Waleed Bekheet

I am a self-motivated and energetic individual, with superb interpersonal skills who is driven by a strong desire to achieve results. I work effectively as part of a team and have a good level of emotional intelligence along with superb strategic thinking, leadership, and organizational skills.

Bachelor’s degree holder in Agriculture Sciences since 1997; obtained my EMBA (Executive Master of Business Administration) degree from Alexandria University in 2020, achieved my Doctorate degree in Business Administration from Cambridge International College, in 2022. Completed comprehensive training program and industry conference participation on the domestic and international levels (Germany, France, Brazil …etc.). Owning Diploma in Project Management; Certified General Manager from HRMI, also Certified as a System Analyst and Designer from ICL & NCC.

Peers and clients consider me knowledgeable and positive which is motivational to personnel at all levels. I have a strong history and a proven track record of leading or working with a team in managing development projects, auditing, training, and consulting at domestic and international levels. I participated in multiple projects in the field of value chain development, developing traceability systems, quality management, food safety, health & Safety; and private sector engagement while working for international organizations (UNIDO, UNDP, USAID, GFSI, ILO, and GIZ) with the goal of poverty elevation, job creation and enhancing the quality of living for people living in rural areas.

• Project Management 

Deliver a project by developing realistic objectives, effectively managing and leading project teams whilst at all times managing the triple constraints of scope, time, and cost.

• Business and Technical Support 

Value Chain Analysis, Logistics & Supply Chain, Supplier Qualification, Traceability & Product Recall, Operation Management, Warehouse Management, Cost Savings, Management Review, Farming Development, 5S Techniques, TPM Philosophy, Team leadership, business development, and performance assessment.

• Quality Management Systems 

Dedicated leader with extensive industry experience and first-hand knowledge of quality management systems. Experienced with several quality and food safety management systems; familiar with standard reporting procedures, high knowledge to develop procedures, SOPs, and guidelines.

• Training & Capacity Building 

Management + Quality, Audit Preparation, Inspection technique, Food Safety, Food Security, Environmental Management, Occupational Health & Safety management, Good Agricultural Practices, and TPM.

• Horticulture Value Chain

Developing and designing value chain activities to support small-scale farmers and private sector partners that increase accordingly agricultural production and market linkages; support farmers and farmers groups for value chain development; high knowledge of connecting farmers, and farmer groups with the private sector; provide technical guidance and capacity building programs for agribusiness supply chain key players.

• Auditing & Assessments 

International Quality Management Standards, Gap Analysis, Supplier Auditing, Pre-shipment Inspections (F&V), Risk Assessment and Internal Audits.

• DBA – Doctor of Business Administration (Sustainable Development) – Cambridge International College (September 2022)
• EMBA – Executive Master of Business Administration, Faculty of Commerce – Alexandria University, 2020.
• B.Sc. Agricultural Sciences - Alexandria University, 1997.
• CGM (Certified General Manager) – HR Management Institute, 2019
• Project Management Diploma – Smart Tech Center, 2011
• Export & Import Diploma – WTOI, 2015
• Diploma in System Analysis & Design - ICL -Fujitsu (International Computer Limited).
• Diploma in System Analysis & Design - NCC (National Computing Center).