high-volume trading environments, specializing in financial
structuring, credit architecture, and operational risk containment.
Progressive Snapshot
15+ Years
Senior commercial and financial operations executive with over 15 years of progressive leadership experience in multi-channel trading and distribution environments.
Proven Track Record
Proven track record in structuring high-value financing, optimizing supplier credit exposure, stabilizing distressed inventory positions, and building resilient operational frameworks under volatile market conditions.
AED 258M
Demonstrated ability to manage annual trading volumes exceeding AED 258M, structure financing facilities up to AED 35.7M, and maintain supplier credit ceilings above AED 27M across strategic partnerships.
Governance
Operates with disciplined financial governance, structured decision-making, and direct executive-level accountability.
AED 258M
Managed annual trading turnover of AED 258M (Peak Year 2023)
AED 35.7M
Structured and secured financing facilities totaling AED 35.7M
AED 27M
Built and maintained supplier credit ceilings of AED 27M across 9 strategic suppliers
AED 25M
Developed credit line capacity exceeding AED 25M
80% of 353 sqm
Optimized warehouse exposure by subleasing 80% of 353 sqm facility, neutralizing overhead risk
AED 12M
Led financial stabilization of AED 12M inventory exposure during market contraction
AED 1.84M
Recovered AED 1.84M in frozen banking funds through structured negotiation
Commercial Governance
- Supplier Negotiation & Credit Structuring
- Contract Architecture & Commercial Risk Mitigation
- Cross-Border Trade Oversight
- Revenue Recovery & Exposure Management
Financial Strategy
Full P&L Ownership
Banking Relations & Financing Architecture
Cash Flow Structuring
Credit Line Development
Crisis Stabilization & Risk Containment
Operational Control
Executive-Level Budget Authority
Direct Reporting to Ownership
Hiring & Team Leadership (11 staff)
SOP Development & Process Structuring
Asset & Lease Negotiation Oversight
To-Date
Director – Commercial & Financial Operations Confidential UAE-Based Trading & Distribution Group 2021 – Present
- Full commercial and financial accountability
- Direct executive reporting to ownership
- Structured multi-million financing and credit facilities
- Led supplier negotiations and exposure containment strategies
- Stabilized high-value inventory risk during pricing disruption cycles
- Implemented structured operational governance across finance, logistics, and commercial functions
Professional Experience
Director – Commercial & Financial Operations Confidential UAE-Based Trading & Distribution Group 2021 – Present
- Full commercial and financial accountability
- Direct executive reporting to ownership
- Structured multi-million financing and credit facilities
- Led supplier negotiations and exposure containment strategies
- Stabilized high-value inventory risk during pricing disruption cycles
- Implemented structured operational governance across finance, logistics, and commercial functions
Alireza Ghorbani