Azhari Musa Kowa

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY TO BoD, FAMA HOLDING CO.

Azhari Musa Kowa e-mail: azharimusa@gmail.com Mobile: +966505467932 Profile: Mr. Kowa, Sudanese Citizen born in 1955, has more than 30 years of extensive experience in all phases of Administration and Management of challenging Establishments and Companies in multinational settings. His strong interpersonal organizational and problem-solving skills enabled him to interact effectively with high profile alliance/clients, officials and others in the Gulf Cooperation Counsel and all over the world. His proven excellence in oral and written communication in Arabic and English enabled him to effectively coordinate, liaise and manage multiple tasks in culturally-diverse settings. Mr. Kowa is married with five children. Education: Diploma in Telecommunications (Khartoum National Instituted for Civil Aviation) Highlights and Employment History 2003 - Present: Executive Secretary to the Chairman and Logistic Manager: Saudi American Exchange (SAE): SAE is a Saudi-based non-for-profit group designed to promote understanding through communication in the wake of September 11. The SAE leadership, is the first grass-root effort after September 11, has been praised by His Highness Prince Faisal bin Fahad AlSaud, Dr. Gregory Payne, Mr. Mohamed S. Khalil (US Citizens) and other members of governments, business and organizations in the U.S., Europe and Middle East. My tasks included all aspects of internal and external logistics of SAE’s programs of student exchanges between the US and Saudi Arabia. Logistics Manager: F1 Powerboat Championship 2004 2nd Round (Saudi Arabia) My strategic and team-building skills were evident during the first International F1 Powerboat championship in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. I managed and coordinated all aspects of the event logistics including Visas Process, Hotels bookings, Transportation, and Customs Clearance for the event equipments, meet and greet at Bahrain and Dammam Airports (300+ people). 1994 – Present Executive Secretary of the Board of Directors Chairman Office Manager FAMA Holding Co. and Sunset Beach Resort In my capacity, I worked closely with the Chairman of the Board of Directors and the CEO and Managing Director of the Company to Establish the Company from the first stage by obtaining the legal documentations i.e. Commercial Registration, Chamber of Commerce Membership and Head Office preparations. Job Description • Responsible for the organization and management of the Office of the Chairman (His Highness (HH) Prince Faisal bin Fahad AlSaud), Board of Directors Members including but not restricted to:- • Direction of administrative activities on behalf of (HH). • Prioritization and control of all appointments schedule. • Co-ordination of Domestic and International travel arrangements. • Co-ordination of Saudi based and international meetings and/or conferences. • Preparation of correspondence using a variety of communication media. • Acting as focal point of contact for all telephone enquiries to (HH)'s office, prioritizing subsequent follow-up activities. • Attending meetings and conferences with (HH) and providing services of minutes Secretary. • Progressing and monitoring actions resulting from meetings and providing progress summaries to (HH). • Monitoring activities delegated to (HH) and providing updates. • Preparation of correspondence to set (HH) Standards. • Provide specific administrative tasks as required by (HH). • To maintain stationery supplies and equipment inventory. • Customer Liaison activities. • Prioritization of work activities to ensure efficient and effective service at all time. Languages Bilingual Arabic/English. Good communication skills in writing, orally and typing. References To be provided on request Knowledge/ Qualifications 30 years experience in administration and possessing. Good keyboard skills, proficient in the use of Microsoft office products (Word – Excel – Outlook and Power Point).