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Our Founders & Board

Our founders bring together over 35 years of experience, guiding regional companies towards operational efficiency and excellence through innovative and transparent processes, utilizing technology, and emphasizing a thought process centred on sustainable growth, human capability enhancement, and well-being.

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As pioneers of modular production systems in the region and operators of successful production environments, our founders have been at the forefront of developing solutions that leverage advanced technology and their process optimization expertise, ensuring high levels of productivity, efficiency, and cost-effective operations for their clients. Their extensive experience across diverse sectors, patented innovations and close collaboration with industry giants and business leaders set them apart.

 

Embracing a hands-on approach, they prioritize partnerships that develop long-term value over transient client relationships.

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FOUNDER, MANAGING PARTNER

Sami El Madalla

Sami El Madalla stands as a luminary in the realm of business development with his innovative approach shaping the Middle East’s prefab market as the founder of TechnoIN Prefabricated Technologies. With over three decades of rich expertise spanning Sales, Marketing and Finance, Sami has unparalleled track record, including co-founding the prosperous SBS providers and rejuvenating operations at Europcar Car Rental LLC. An MBA holder from Bridgewater University and a multilingual leader, Sami ‘s vision and leadership has consistently ushered companies to new zeniths of success

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FOUNDER, COO & PROJECT DIRECTOR

Ujitha Dassanayake, PMP

Ujitha brings 28 years of diverse experience, including over two decades of  senior leadership roles, to NineBlocks Consulting FZC, specializing in project management and operations in the UAE’s banking and real estate sectors and recently in industrial production environments A certified Project Management Professional, he has led initiatives to optimize processes and implement advanced banking solutions and automation integration. Ujitha has driven operational excellence, established governance frameworks, ensured compliance, and contributed to revenue growth, strategic restructuring, and development project assessments. His credentials include certifications from the Banking Institute of Sri Lanka and the University of Wollongong, Dubai.

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FOUNDER, CHIEF TECHNICAL OFFICER

Massimiliano Tassi

A seasoned Aeronautical and Production Engineer from the University of Pisa, Massimiliano brings over 20 years of distinguished experience in operations, production, and technical leadership. Having worked extensively abroad , notably with Harwal Group, he is adept at managing diverse product divisions and large teams, evidenced by his role overseeing over 500 employees. Massimiliano is credited with pivotal achievements such as setting up the KSA factory;  realizing AED 660 Million production value in UAE, and offering crucial technical guidance in prefabricated technology in Dubai. Fluent in a range of technical software he is a proven asset in multi-cultural environments, known for his ability to streamline operations and enhance efficiency

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BOARD MEMBER, CHIEF BUSINESS OFFICER, KSA

ABDULRAHMAN AL QURAISHI

AbdulRahman Al Quraishi is a seasoned leader with over a decade of expertise in business development, psychology, and quality of life improvement. As a Senior Partner at NineBlocks Consulting and  National Director for Special Olympics Saudi Arabia, he leverages his extensive experience in business growth and strategic organizational leadership. He is also the founder of Apres Maroc, a consultancy dedicated to enhancing personal quality of life, and has previously headed the Legal Affairs Department at a leading real estate company in Dubai.

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