Mohsin Haider Darwish LLC - Award for Innovative Management in Business Product & Service Industries

Company: Mohsin Haider Darwish LLC, Muscat, Oman
Company Description: MHD L.L.C. is one of the premier business houses contributing to the growth of the Sultanate's economy. MHD LLC’s diverse trading interests range from Automotive, Consumer Electronics, Building Materials, Engineering Products, Telecom, Office Automation, Projects, Logistics & Training Institute. The company represents some of the world renowned brands. It has been a recipient of numerous awards
Nomination Category: Management Categories
Nomination Sub Category: Award for Innovative Management in Business Product & Service Industries - Organizations with 100 or More Employees

2022 Stevie WinnerNomination Title: Areej Mohsin Haider Darwish

 

  1. Provide an essay of up to 625 words describing the nominated executive's or management team's innovative achievements since July 1 2019. Describe the innovative achievements in at least three (3) of the following areas: organizational management, board leadership, brand leadership, business recovery, financial management, growth management, hiring & employee development, investor relations, leadership development, and the promotion of innovative practices:

     

    Total 617 words used.

     MHD LLC has been a pioneer since 1974.  It is associated with some of the world renowned brands such as Jaguar , Landrover, MG, Mclaren, Ford, Michelin.The company has achieved phonemenalprogress over the years.  In line with Oman's Vision 2040, the organization has aligned its objectives & diversified its product portfoilio to meet the country's long term objectives.

    During the pandemic, despite the ups and downs, the group’s net worth has remained stable at around $200 million and while revenues dipped ,EBITDA remained at a healthy $25 million. MHD even managed to grow its bottom line by 10%.

    MHD Acere cluster has forged new partnerships and expanded its brands.  They have introduced McLaren in the premier luxruy automotive segment.  They have also expanded their presence across Oman and in the interiors of Oman.  They have recently introduced a new brand in their portfolio - the elusive Hongqi.

    They have also ventured into sustainable energy and ventured into solar energy & also electric charging stations

    The company has also been awarded the Best Corporate Brand Award at the Menaa award 2021. It has also been listed in the Forbes Top Family Business consecutively over the last few years. 

    Areej Mohsin Darwish is Chairperson of ACERE cluster of Mohsin Haider Darwish LLC, a renowned & Forbes listed Top Arab Family Business in the GCC. She is a Computer Science graudate from Sultan Qaboos University.In recognition of her business leadership & corporate management, she was conferred a Professional Doctoral in Global Leadership & Management by European International University, Paris, France in November 2020. She embarked on her career with MHD LLC in 1994.Under her leadership the company achieved ISO 9001:2000 compliance for Quality Management System, ISO 27001 compliance for Information Security Management System. She is leading MHD LLC to develop better practices that ensures it continues on the path of growth and success. Areej Mohsin Haider Darwish is an aspiring and empowered leader of today & an exemplary role model for the young business leaders. She was listed in Forbes The Middle East Most Powerful Businesswomen in 2021, 2020, Forbes Women Leading Family Business 2019, Forbes Middle East’s Most Influential Women in 2018.  She was also listed in CEO Middle East  Women of Influence in Arab world 2021, Arabian Business– The Arab Power list 2021 & Retail ME– Most Influential Women in Middle East Retail 2021.  Her major achievement has been the Professional Doctoral which was awarded to her by the EIU University in 2020 in recognition of her corporate leadership.  As Chairperson of MHD LLC, she has succeeded in driving growth and profitability of the company.

    Areej is a role model & has many business achievements.Her business astuteness, perseverance has contributed to the growth & success of the company. As the Chairperson, her strategy to innovate, build and strengthen relations, expand their portfolio, stay focused & resilient, continually assess their market share has driven the family legacy to greater heights. Her Economic Inclusion strategy works on creating of employment opportunities and development of skills & investing in green investments.  Her achievements are unique as she has been successful in getting representations of International brands into Oman.  Her social initiatives during Covid were commendable as she took the initiative of getting Covid tests done for people in the interiors of Oman. The recognition she has received for her leadership & corporate role has increased multifold over the past few years. As an exemplary leader, who directs an organization in a way that makes it more cohesive and coherent, her aim is to leave a legacy that will continue to make an impact as the responsibility to the country and its people goes beyond today and tomorrow

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