About Me
+44 7305 401869 Olga.Witchalls@gmail.com Hampshire, England
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.
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Business development
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Business Transformation
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Research and Development
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Strategic business modelling
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Revenue and profit maximization
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Marketing strategy expertise
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Business process optimization through digitalization
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Data analytics and Integration, Statistics modelling
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Market Intelligence
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Automation in Built Environment
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Thought Leadership and vision
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New business development
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Key Performance Indicator monitoring
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Client Relationship Management (CRM)
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Risk Management
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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