Omar A.

Omar A.

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Harvard MBA Admissions | Internationals | BlackRock VP

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Studied at Harvard Business School

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Works at BlackRock

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Welcome to my profile! As a VP at BlackRock and a Harvard MBA, I bring over 10 years of experience in strategy, climate change policy and negotiation, sustainable investing, operations, and entrepreneurship. I have a proven track record of making a positive impact on the environment and society. In addition to my professional experience, I have also coached 5 individuals in their MBA journey, helping them navigate the application process and achieve their goals. Whether you need guidance on crafting a compelling application, preparing for interviews, or choosing the right program, I'm here to help. Let's connect and discuss how I can support you in your MBA aspirations!

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About Omar

With over 10 years of experience in strategy, climate change policy and negotiation, sustainable investing, operations, and entrepreneurship, I am a versatile and accomplished professional who is passionate about making a positive impact on the environment and society. I am currently a Vice President of Sustainable and Transition Solutions at BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager. Before joining BlackRock, I led the decarbonization strategy execution at Saudi Aramco, the world's largest oil and gas company. I also represented the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at several UN organizations as a climate policy negotiator, such as UNFCCC, IPCC, and ICAO, where I honed my negotiation skills and gained insight into the complexities of climate policy. Additionally, I co-founded and chaired a growing family-owned restaurant group with multiple successful brands, demonstrating my entrepreneurial spirit and leadership abilities. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Penn State University and an MBA from Harvard Business School, class of 2023.

Work Experience

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VP, Sustainable and Transition Solutions

BlackRock

August 2023 - Present

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MBA Summer Associate

BlackRock

June 2022 - August 2022

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Sustainability Strategy Execution Lead

aramco

November 2018 - August 2021

• As a Sustainability Strategist, I co-lead the development of the Corporate Decarbonization Strategy, which aims to sustain the company's global leadership in upstream carbon intensity. • Following the strategy development, I was responsible for driving strategy execution at a corporate level by directing a multi-disciplinary corporate team of over 60 experts to drive strategy execution. I was also leading a corporate task force to coordinate Saudi Aramco's contribution to the Saudi and Middle East Green Initiative.

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Sustainability Strategist

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November 2018 - November 2020

As a Sustainability Strategist, I co-lead the development of the Corporate Decarbonization Strategy, which aims to sustain the company's global leadership in upstream carbon intensity. • Demonstrated high commitment and ability to work under pressure to meet corporate management's expectations. • Coordinated among 40 experts from different business lines to validate and align on all proposed carbon reduction initiatives. • Carried out a corporate-wide awareness program for company executives about the strategy, delivering more than 15 presentations. • Received a recognition award from Saudi Aramco Technical Services Senior VP. • Admitted to the Specialist Development Program, which fosters a qualified talent pool of engineers to become future leaders.

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Climate Change International Policy Negotiator

Ministry of Energy, Saudi Arabia

January 2019 - December 2019

A special assignment with the Ministry of Energy. As an International Policy Analyst, I represented the Kingdom in six climate change multilateral negotiation sessions at the UNFCCC, IPCC, and ICAO. • Completed a rigorous certification on Climate Change Diplomacy provided by the United Nations Institute for Training & Research (UNITAR). • Assigned as the Lead Negotiator for a critical political agenda item in the 2019 UNFCCC Bonn Climate Change Conference. • Selected as the Arab Group's spokesperson and Lead Negotiator for the transparency framework agenda in COP25. • Prepared and presented the Kingdom's first Biennial Update Report (BUR1) in an open and live-streamed event during COP25, which contains the Kingdom's national circumstances, institutional arrangements, and national programs to combat climate change. • Prepared and presented the 2020 G20 climate and energy priorities proposal to the Minister of Energy.

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Operations Manager, Ethylene Plant

SABIC

November 2013 - November 2018

• Managed and mentored a team of four engineers and four shift supervisors. Established competency maps aligning individuals' development with company objectives and production targets. • Avoided 6-day plant shutdown during start-up due to process optimization that resulted in $16 million USD savings - awarded Distinguished Achievement for demonstrating critical and timely sound decision-making skills. • Led a corporate team to investigate and resolve olefin production losses, which resulted in $2.8 million USD savings - awarded Distinguished Achievement for demonstrating results-driven leadership capabilities.

Education

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Harvard Business School

Master of Business Administration - MBA

2021 - 2023

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Pennsylvania State University

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemical Engineering

2009 - 2013

Activities and societies: Vice President of Saudi Arabian Students Association, Member of Khaleeji Students Association, Team Captain of Khaleeji Soccer Team, Volunteer at THON.

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