1. Rabih El Lakkis
Mobile: +971 50 6911974/+966 50 6911974
Email: rabihlakis@yahoo.com
Profile___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Dynamic and diligent retail management professional holding over 25 years of experience across
multi-functional area’s includes, Sales and Marketing, stores Operations, HR management,
Procurement Planning & Buying, Logistics and Supply Chain, demonstrating solid analytical,
Leadership, coaching and team management. Fluent in Arabic and English, Moderate German and
French
Education _______________________________________________________________________________________________
2 Years Physio-therapy Professional Course July 1981
Bochoum, Germany
Lebanese Baccalaureate in Sciences 1978 – Tripoli Lebanon June 1978
Professional Experience _______________________________________________________________________________
AD GROUP L.L.C —Dubai, UAE Jan 2011 – Present
REGIONALOPERATIONS MANAGER(UAE,OMAN& QATAR)
Leadingregionalretailerwithovera 400 storenetworkandmorethan 2,000employees.
 Develop, direct and monitor the operations of stores over the region
 Providesleadership, coaching, and process improvement initiatives that are necessary to
improve the operational efficiency of all fashion retail businesses by managing & overseeing day
to day operations in the region
 Plan, manage and controlthe budget forexecuting the operations and logistical requirements for
the stores.
 Create and devise cost-efficientsolutions to operational issues.
 Plan and implement effectiveperformance management system.
 Execute and Manage retail operations KPI’s
 Apply periodic inventory and sales analysis for each store to determine the optimal stocklevels.
 Maintains operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and
personnel policies and procedures.
GULF WEALTH COMPANY LTD. – RIYADH, KSA Aug 2007 – Oct.2010

2. EXECUTIVE, MANAGER
FashionRetailer withPortfolioof 4 Brands ( WAIPAI,IDEXE,VOIR,JUKE BOX) and over 30 stores
across KSA
 Manage budgeting process and budgetary control procedures
 Plan and Formulate, Manages and directs the retail department operations on the basis of
profit and ROI.
 Directs, through subordinate managers and staff, the ongoing operations and/development
of the retail operations within the scope of the company mission and strategic Direction
 Direct and coordinate expansion plan assure high standard communication and promotion
of the Brands, to develop new Stores, increase share and drive competitive advantage in the
industry.
 Plan and execute retail department marketing mix that deliver profitability and growth
Manage the operations and supply chain performance
Supervises, coaches, and provides high standard Human Capital management
Design, conductand maintains performance evaluations and performance corrections
 Manage and deliver high quality Customer services programs that deliver preferences and
growth
 Manage the Buying process
 Maintain and foster relationship with existing vendors and brands shareholders
 Maintain appropriate stock levels and deliver high standard of stock controlprocedures
AD GROUP L.L.C —Dubai, UAE Mar 2003 – July 2007
OPERATIONS MANAGER -UAE
Leadingregionalretailerwithovera 250 storenetworkandmorethan 1,500employees.
 Contribute to sales Development, execute brands retail strategies.
 Ensure that the brand is launched/ promoted as per brand guide and to ensure continues growth
of brand awareness and Market share
 Participate and highly contribute to the supply chain optimization process
 Manage Merchandise mix structuring, restructuring and customizations all over UAE market
 Monitor the sales figures against forecasts, design and execute cost controlmeasures to achieve
set targets vs. budgets
 Review operational standards and monitor quality of customer service
 Plan and execute sales promotional and consumer marketing activities
 Ensure HR and operational policies are managed and implemented successfully
 Producemonthly management report on Budgeting & control
 Implement Inventory ageing analysis, clearance of non-moving stock and initiate markdowns
 Implement and monitor strict control procedures in order to avoid shrinkage and to maintain
efficientsecurity in the store
 Carry out period stockcheckto ensure accountability of stock at all times

3.  Stands fully responsible of all assets in the stores
January 1991 – March 2000 Ose Retail Chain Tripoli, Lebanon
Retail Manager
 Ose Est comprises of 4 retail shops carrying branded Ose Unisex, Jeans,
Maternity, Kids, and Accessories
 Procuredcollections from localmanufacturers in Lebanon
 Purchased selected products from Turkey
September 1986 – October1990 Bugatti Boutique Dubai, UAE
SalesPersonforMen’sFashion
Selling and customer service with Brand names, Versace, Cavalli.
January 1982 – April 1986 Basma Trading Group Dammam, KSA
General ServicesManagerforAramco – Constructionprojects
 Turn-key projects – Communications building Dahran Aramco,
Administration building Aramco , schools
 Housing and catering supply
 Maintenance supervision to all projects and after handover
 Equipments maintenance and Operators management
 Handling GOSI, the largest national insurance company in Saudi Arabia
Personal Details Date of birth: May 10th 1961
Nationality: Lebanese
Marital Status: Married with 2 kids
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