Abdullah Barakat

Pioneer
DISC Type : DIS

Executive Director - IT Business Relationship Management at Qiddiya | القدية

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Overview

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Personality Overview

Decisive But Friendly

Friendly But Fast

Driven But Considerate

They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)  If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed

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Work History

6-2022
Executive Director - IT Business Relationship Management at Qiddiya | القدية
1-2024
Executive Director - IT Strategy, Planning, Budgeting , EA & Portfolio Management at Saudi Entertainment Ventures | SEVEN
4-2021 - 11-2024
Director of Attractions IT at Saudi Entertainment Ventures | SEVEN
4-2015 - 4-2021
Head of Parks Systems at Dubai Parks and Resorts
1-2012 - 3-2015
Head IT Operations at Majid Al Futtaim

Education

2013 - 2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from University of Wollongong - Australia
2000 - 2005
B. Sc : Bachelor of Science from University of Sharjah

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Insights For Selling To Abdullah

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established
  • During followups, use calls or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach
  • Don't lean very heavily into providing too much information, sharing whitepapers etc.
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Abdullah is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Abdullah

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Abdullah move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Abdullah take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Abdullah

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