25+ years of global leadership across aviation, security, infrastructure, international sales and strategic expansion across MENA, Europe and Asia-Pacific.
A career built around complex operations, strategic partnerships, high-value procurement and enterprise transformation.
Visionary Senior Executive with 25+ years of global experience across Commercial Aviation Regulations, Aviation Security, Airline & Airport Operations, Infrastructure Development and International Sales.
Naveed has led enterprise turnarounds, aviation operations, government-facing engagements and cross-border partnerships across the Middle East, Europe and Asia-Pacific.
Deep expertise spanning aviation, security, compliance, growth and executive leadership.
From airport operations to enterprise leadership and strategic growth.
Leading Veritas Institute’s MENA growth, building regional partnerships and presence, and advancing professional standards and certification across the Middle East and North Africa.
Providing strategic leadership and direction to build ASG as a professional, reliable and internationally aligned security services organization, focused on operational discipline, continuous training, technology-driven solutions and compliance.
Launched the Bahrain practice for a global security consulting firm, establishing market presence and client relationships across the GCC, while delivering strategic security and risk mitigation solutions for enterprise clients and Bahrain Vision 2030-aligned projects.
Led a full corporate turnaround, expanded across aviation, security, contracting, cyber security and facilities management, and built a high-performing workforce of 900+ professionals.
Directed corporate strategy, secured GSA agreements with international airlines, led Hajj, Umrah and charter flight operations, and drove USD 150M sales growth over three years.
Defined vision, mission and strategy; secured airline partnerships; facilitated GACA approvals; built safety, compliance and operational frameworks; and oversaw charter operations.
Led regional strategy across oil & gas and infrastructure; structured M&A and joint ventures; delivered energy projects and cross-border stakeholder engagements.
Led market entry across Europe, Africa and CIS; managed P&L; secured airline and vendor contracts; and introduced aviation service offerings including MRO logistics and supply chain solutions.
Directed AVSEC operations at major international airports, managed 80+ professionals, introduced advanced screening technologies, trained 800+ staff and coordinated regulatory audits.
Directed full-spectrum airport and airline operations; launched airline stations; generated SAR 35M in commercial revenue for Austrian Airlines; managed Medina Airport operations; and handled critical safety incidents.
A selection of documented outcomes from a career spanning aviation, security and strategic growth.
Led commercial growth strategy for Golden Falcon achieving USD 150M in sales growth over three years.
Negotiated and signed a USD 250M project at King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) New Terminal, Jeddah.
Oversaw passenger handling, transportation and accommodation for 25,000+ pilgrims at Hajj Terminal.
Managed Hajj & Umrah operations for 15+ airlines covering 300+ flights per season with zero delays.
Led ETD project acquisition and training nationwide and trained 800+ staff.
Participated in 50+ UK Department for Transport regulatory audits and directed responses and corrective actions.
Led and developed teams totaling 2,000+ professionals across multiple disciplines, locations and operations.
Built and managed a partner and client network of 800+ organizations across more than 60 countries.
Fluent in 7 languages, including native-level Arabic across all MENA dialects and English.
A multi-country network across security and aviation, spanning government stakeholders, airlines and commercial partners.
Academic and professional credentials supporting leadership across risk, aviation and security.
New Buckinghamshire University, UK
IIER — Bahrain
Project Management Institute (PMI)
SRMP-C
DRPro
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