Ashraf (ASH) Albarghuthi

A distinguished Board Member and exceedingly accomplished Chief Executive Officer, Ashraf has incessantly generated outstanding results unparalleled for the companies he has served and advised. As CEO, he has led conglomerates like Alhaider Holding and Alnabi Foods, and growth companies like Arabian Supply and Mas International. Ashraf has regularly advised several U.S. subsidiaries both in the U.S. and, as partners, across the MENA region.

Ashraf attributes his executive successes to taking a big-picture and long-term approach, alongside global trends and industry dynamics. Applying these with his sharp insights gained from multifarious work environments – public and private, large and small, national and international – he has developed and implemented successful strategies and constructive organizational changes taking his companies to the next levels. Leading from 25 to 1,000 managers, his P&L impact exceeded $400M; while enhancing the market shares and competitive resilience of his companies.

With his growth-focused resourcefulness, Ashraf has served multiple industries: Advisory & Consulting, Construction, Consumer Packaged Goods, Food & Beverage, Heavy Equipment, Hospitality, Manufacturing, Private Equity, Real Estate, and Retail. In pursuit of best-in-class operations in the construction industry, he deployed Multi-Firm Supply Chains (MFSCs) through exclusive global partnerships with industry leaders like AKSA Generators, Goodyear Tires, Hitachi Heavy Equipment, and Sandvik Rammer. Across industries, Ashraf’s pursuits for transforming and optimizing operational processes catalyzed his clients to enduring growth despite global fluctuations and variabilities.

Ashraf’s academic foundations are anchored in the Middle East, the Far East, and the U.S., and he speaks three languages: Arabic, English, and Tagalog. His academic degrees are from the University of Manila with honors. Ashraf makes his home in Dallas, enjoying time with his family and six children, and also traveling and playing golf.

WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO WORK AT CONFLUCORE?

ConfluCore has distinguished itself as an incomparable, futuristic management consulting and executive development team comprising absolutely outstanding, brilliant colleagues. We provide Boards and CEOs with a coherent picture that integrates all puzzle pieces which typically are in silos and helps executives effect legacies. Our team has fun putting together a realistic, successful roadmap using our innovations/R&D. Whether as trusted advisors, or experienced problem solvers, and talent developers – we apply SIGOMO® and Business Dynamics to organize information and identify effective decisions, exposing clients to fresh opportunities, even those that may seem remote.

WHAT’S THE BIGGEST TRANSFORMATION YOU HAVE BEEN A PART OF?

One of my significant transformations happened when I was the General Manager of a company that was losing $300,000 a week when I took on. I actively led an integrated transformation of its managerial, financial, and operational areas. Within six months, we exceed breakeven and started gaining grounds, netting profits of $300,000 a week. This is now a multinational organization and operating at a much higher level.

WHAT CHALLENGES DO YOU MOST ENJOY HELPING CLIENTS ADDRESS?

Scaling and transforming organizations is my passion. I enjoy assessing the inner workings of organizations and dynamically integrating these as a confluent set of decisions to be implemented over different horizons. In this quest, our SIGOMO® approach distinctively helps clients identify deeper root causes, their interconnectedness, and, above all, the inherent potential opportunities that can catalyze growth and succeed in any/every corporate situation.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE DOING IN FREE/PERSONAL TIME?

Enjoying time with my family, whether by watching movies or playing cards, is one of my favorite activities. I enjoy playing golf and traveling with my wife. Professionally, I also like to stay informed on contemporary management subjects.

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