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Olga Witchalls

+44 7305 401869 Olga.Witchalls@gmail.com Hampshire, England

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Visualization is my power

Turning vision into reality - Strategist, Visionaire & Futurist with a passion for innovation in the construction industry and business interface of the built environment. Charting the course for the future of construction. Strategist, Visionaire and Futurist driven by a passion for innovation in the built environment.

Summary

I possess 15+ years of executive management and business development experience gained geographically across Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Central Asia and Europe.. I have been instrumental in developing business opportunities to lead the transformation of early start-ups into commercially successful ventures and established companies into well-diversified business groups. A through knowledge of Built Environment : methods, trends, innovations and digital tools. Ability to bring new ideas and innovation to deliverables with a strong focus on transformative digital, managed service and/or Alliance- based solutions. As a strategic leader with an entrepreneurial spirit, I have proven track-record in spearheading the finance, business development, operations and strategic functions to build organizational portfolios. I have rich experience in profit center management, competitive bidding and tendering, revenue optimization, business and sales growth, engineering and construction administration with focus on bottom-line results for several multibillion projects.

  • Business development

  • Business Transformation

  • Research and Development

  • Strategic business modelling

  • Revenue and profit maximization

  • Marketing strategy expertise

  • Business process optimization through digitalization

  • Data analytics and Integration, Statistics modelling

  • Market Intelligence

  • Automation in Built Environment

  • Thought Leadership and vision

  • New business development

  • Key Performance Indicator monitoring

  • Client Relationship Management (CRM)

  • Risk Management

  • Social innovation in the smart city

Sustainability

With over 12 years of experience in the construction industry, I have a deep understanding of all aspects of the industry, from building materials and techniques to energy efficiency and sustainability. I have an excellent track record in leading projects that incorporate innovation and new technology into existing construction practices, while also meeting environmental standards

In addition to my experience, I have also worked with other Advisory Service lines such as Environmental & Sustainability, Digital Advisory Services, Urban planning and Smart cities Tech. I am well-versed in the use of modern technologies such as BIM (Building Information Modelling), Blockchain Tech and IoT (Internet of Things). My experience has enabled me to develop innovative solutions that are cost-effective and beneficial for both clients and end users.

I have been leading in-house Research & Development and Data teams to advance the company's data and digital capabilities and increase productivity through investigation of new technical innovations and assess viability. I am responsible for leading the development and implementation of Carbon Accounting and Social Value Quantifying and Delivery ensuring the development of standards, methods and procedures are in line with the latest industry standards.

Being a passionate advocate of People -Profit - Planet measures I have introduced new initiatives to help our clients reduce their overall carbon footprint. Through technology, we calculate the embodied carbon of building components and assess the long-term energy implications of the project, materials used, and other considerations.
Whole life carbon assessments for the built environment
'Dynamic' benchmarking
Carbon target setting
Longer-term thinking: Integration of whole life carbon assessment into the design process
Modern Methods of construction
Global Transition to Hydrogen
Augmented Reality/ Digital Twins/ Collaborative approach

I have a successful track record of developing innovative solutions for clients through a combination of creative problem-solving skills, industry knowledge, and an understanding of design trends. I believe my skills and experience make me an ideal candidate for this position. I am confident that I can provide invaluable insights into trends in the industry and develop innovative solutions that will help your organization reach its goals.

Accomplishments


Establishing a new standard of work

Taking companies to the next level

  • Cost Consultancy of the year award for C-Quest in – 2013(By Big Project Middle East)
  • Featured in the TOP 500 most Influential Women in Islamic Banking and Finance by Cambridge IFA
  • Featured among the most prominent names in the industry on the cover of Construction Week Middle East, Focus on Cost Consultant edition
  • Initiated and led strategic partnership with SAAS developer KREO – Design Generative Software for Developers, Manufacturers, and Contractors who are involved in modular construction. The Project was awarded Big5 finalist- Digitalization Project of the Year 2021.
  • Anticipated and implemented Carbon accounting service line as part of Carbon Net Zero initiative
  • Launching new lines of services (Claims and Programming, Facility Management, Carbon Accounting, Construction Market Outlook, Development Management)
  • Launched and led the expansion of Business to KSA
  • Grown business and revenue by 400% within 2 years
  • Complete Marketing content development, C-Quest reinvention and portfolio diversification and expansion, taking the company to the next level
  • Leading Data and Research Team, the development and implementation of Cost database and building information management, ensuring the development of standards, methods and procedures are in line with the latest industry standards
  • Launched and maintained Construction Material price and inflation tracker
  • Elected as part of the panel judge for the Construction Ideation Jam events organized by Satoshi Block Dojo at the Hult Business School, an event that looks to shape the next generation of globally disruptive enterprise innovation, utilising blockchain technology and focusing on problem solving and commercial ideation
  • Conducted complete risk assessment of NEOM Gulf of Aqaba development project comprising of 323 luxury 7 star assets / infrastructure as part of budget review, including risk headings: environmental, economic, design, procurement, health and safety
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Applying research and data analysis approaches to provide evidence-based advice and insights. Familiar with agile methods, terminology, and concepts

Knowledgeable regarding operating model and business process redesign

Driven individual possessing the hard and soft skills necessary to drive transformational performance across a portfolio of accounts and solutions

Ability to build high-impact c-suite relationships quickly and sustain them. Expert client management and client relationships skills

Strong change agent skills. The ability to flex personal style as required

Strong knowledge of current and emerging sales tools, methodologies and go-to-market (GTM) models including social media. Leading and credible social media profile

Strong Executive presence. Expert influencing skills. Solid understanding of the marketplace/industry, competitive and account information

Ability to team with and influence technical partners to formulate the best strategy to serve the client

Lead and implement business transformation initiatives related to business operating models and technologies

Leverage your professional experience and expertise to work with clients and solve complex problems (e.g., revenue growth, efficiency, cost, velocity, innovation)

Lead/facilitate meetings and one-to-one interviews with senior client stakeholders to ensure an understanding of their current state business operating models, business performance, agile mindset, challenges and pain points

Lead the ideation, design, and implementation of future state business operating models, including vision and strategy, business processes, organizational and governance structures, supporting tools and templates, and performance metrics

Develop business cases, prioritize opportunities, and work with cross-disciplinary teams to develop implementation plans

Support the organizational change management team to identify stakeholder impacts, develop communications, deliver training, and support the journey to adoption and proficiency

Document and provide high level product capability requirements for delivery by technology teams

Develop strong, trusted partnerships with cross-disciplinary internal and client teams