Leadership
Our dedicated team, comprised of bicultural and bilingual personnel, has accomplished
various core competencies in Iraq, Dubai, and the United States. Our staff members
have experience in everything from client relations, accounting, management, procurement
to construction.
The combination of our experienced resources and our background of teaming with
strategic partners provides our clients with the very best of service on a project-by-project
basis meeting our clients’ schedules, budgets, and expectations.
AWI, President and Chief Executive Officer
Abathar Al-Juboori
Abather Al-Juboori is the President/CEO of AWI. Mr. Al-Juboori was appointed to
this position in June 2005, after serving over two years as a managing member for
AWI. During the past seven years Mr. Al-Juboori was responsible for applying modern
processes & technology and leading the growth of AWI’s workforce solutions,equipment
rental and maintenance, procurement and logistics, and construction services.
Over the past 10 years, Mr. Al-Juboori has held a series of leadership roles in
operations, business development and business management within AWI and its affiliated
companies. During this time, he has been responsible for leading the development
and growth of domestic and international partnerships serving both commercial and
government customers.
Mr. Al-Juboori is a strong believer in the ability of Iraqis to rebuild and enhance
their country. In support of these beliefs, Mr. Al-Juboori has established a career
development program for the top 10 graduates from selected colleges. Each candidate
is enrolled in a talent challenge while studying Computer Science and English. The
candidates are then eligible to compete for employment opportunities in AWI.
AWI, Chief Operating Officer
Ilham Rashid Alazawi
Ilham Alazawi is the Chief Operating Officer for AWI. Her international business
experience, brings a solid approach to planning, directing, and problem solving
ensuring the day-to-day operations operate in the most efficient and cost effective
manner.
Over the past 30 years, Ms. Alazawi has held several leadership roles in business
development, project management, as well as design and planning engineering. Ms.
Alazawi began her career working for the Universities of Tripoli and Begnhazi where
she obtained invaluable experience as she supervised the day-to-day operations of
both physical and computer labs, participated in computer committees designing and
developing software for use by the university, and assisting academic staff, faculty,
and students. To date, Ms. Alazawi has successfully completed projects and has worked
within organizations including those within the Iraqi Government, construction industries,
and education institutions.
AWI, Chief Financial Officer
John C. Hikins III
John C. Hikins III is the Chief Financial Officer for AWI. Mr. Hikins has 17 years
of accounting, finance and pricing experience in both the commercial and government
business sectors. He worked for SOC International Security and Logistics as the
Director, Business Management and Pricing. During this time, his significant contributions
resulted in numerous contract awards in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Prior to joining SOC, Mr. Hikins worked for Day & Zimmermann Inc. for 14 years covering
various aspects of accounting and pricing. Mr. Hikins supported a Mentor Protégé
program of a Native Hawaiian company which included projects at Groton Naval Station
in Connecticut and Pearl Harbor Naval installations in Hawaii.
AWI, Director of Operations
Ghaith Abjulah
Ghaith M. Abjulah is the Director of Operations for AWI. His operational and project
management skills bring a solid approach to leading, directing, and problem solving
for customers to successfully complete their projects. His broad based experience
combined with in-country knowledge has provided clients with quality genuine parts
and the highest level of laborers to meet or exceed expectations.
Over the past six years, Mr. Abjulah has held several operational and management
roles emphasizing logistics, cost control, safety and quality control to ensure
all contract specificities are met. To date, Mr. Abjulah has successfully completed
several projects and possesses a high level of software application knowledge ensuring
auditing and reporting efforts are completed in an accurate and timely manner.
AWI, Business Development Manager Jamal Raheem Rasool
Jamal Rasool is the Business Development Manager of AWI. His international business
experience brings a solid approach to planning, directing, and problem solving for
customers to meet their mission and financial objectives.
Over the past 20 years, Mr. Rasool has held several leadership roles in business
development, organizational & management structuring, project management, as well
as procurement activities and quality control. To date, Mr. Rasool has successfully
completed projects and has worked within both governmental and commercial organizations
including the Iraqi Government, construction and oil industries.
Mr. Rasool’s interest in management and organizational structuring has led him to
mentor other local businessmen to establish and build their own professional activities.
His leadership and guidance has provided in the success of several start-up businesses.
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