CHARLES KIKANO KIKANO

[email protected] +974 3349 1010 Doha, State of Qatar

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dynamic Chief Executive Officer with over 15 years of strategic leadership in real estate development and corporate governance, driving sustainable growth and operational excellence. Spearheaded projects that increased portfolio value by 25% and reduced operational costs by 15% through innovative ESG initiatives and stakeholder engagement. Adept at aligning organizational structures with long-term development strategies to maximize profitability and market impact. Committed to delivering measurable results by leveraging expertise in project execution, governance, and cross-functional team leadership.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
04/2025 - Present
General Real Estate Company , Doha, Qatar
Led strategic direction and full P&L management of a diversified real estate portfolio exceeding QAR 4 billion, achieving a 12% increase in portfolio yield over 3 years through targeted asset acquisitions and leasing optimizations
Directed asset acquisition, leasing, and divestment transactions, resulting in a 15% growth in market competitiveness and a 10% reduction in vacancy rates
Implemented robust corporate governance and financial controls, reducing operational costs by 8% and enhancing transparency across all business units
Spearheaded ESG initiatives, ensuring 100% compliance with sustainable design and energy-efficient building standards, contributing to improved stakeholder engagement and brand reputation
Head of Projects Management & Engineering
12/2022 - 03/2025
General Real Estate Company , Doha, Qatar
Led the establishment of a Project Management Office (PMO), implementing governance frameworks and standardized templates that increased project delivery predictability by 25% and enhanced transparency across 15+ large-scale projects
Directed CAPEX planning and control processes, consolidating budgets exceeding $500M, enforcing cost discipline through monthly variance analyses, resulting in a 12% reduction in budget overruns
Managed procurement and commercial strategies, overseeing tendering and contractor negotiations that secured contracts with a 10% cost saving while maintaining quality standards
Implemented KPI-driven dashboards for schedule, cost, quality, and risk tracking, improving real-time reporting accuracy by 30% and enabling proactive decision-making by the executive team
Coordinated with municipalities and authorities to accelerate permit and NOC approvals, reducing processing time by 20% and preventing project delays
Led multidisciplinary teams of 20+ professionals, mentoring project managers, engineers, and planners to boost productivity by 18% and enhance cross-functional collaboration
Championed digital transformation by integrating Primavera P6, dashboards, and document management systems, increasing forecasting accuracy and reporting efficiency by 35%
Delivered flagship projects including Mozoon Towers (441,000 m²), General Tower Fit-out (141,533 m²), and Lusail Waterfront Residential Tower (46,140 m²), achieving on-time completion with zero lost-time incidents
Drove value engineering and constructability reviews that reduced construction costs by 8% without compromising quality or compliance
Developed comprehensive risk registers and mitigation plans, reducing schedule and cost exposure by 15% and ensuring compliance with ESG standards such as LEED and GSAS
Technical Manager
01/2010 - 12/2022
General Real Estate Company , Doha, Qatar
Led technical and engineering operations for major mixed-use developments in Qatar, delivering projects on average 10% under budget and 15% ahead of schedule while ensuring compliance with local and international standards
Directed feasibility studies and design coordination, achieving 100% regulatory approval rate and reducing design revisions by 20% through enhanced cross-functional collaboration
Managed RFPs, tenders, and consultant contracts valued over $50M, aligning commercial and technical requirements to optimize cost efficiency and project outcomes
Mentored a team of 12 engineers and architects, improving technical capabilities which resulted in a 25% increase in internal project delivery efficiency
Project Manager (Client Representative)
06/2007 - 01/2010
Case Design / NBK Group , Doha, Qatar
Led client representation on multiple large-scale mixed-use projects valued over $150M, ensuring 100% compliance with scope, schedule, and quality standards, resulting in zero scope creep and on-time delivery
Directed contract administration, including tender evaluation and variation negotiations, achieving a 12% cost saving and mitigating potential disputes
Coordinated consultant and contractor teams to maintain design integrity and improve delivery efficiency by 18%, accelerating project milestones
Oversaw rigorous quality control and safety audits, enhancing client satisfaction scores by 15% through proactive risk management and transparent progress reporting
Managed seamless handover and commissioning processes, ensuring operational readiness and reducing post-handover issues by 25%
Senior Architect Engineer
01/2005 - 01/2007
C.C.E , Saudi Arabia
Delivered industrial facilities for Saudi Aramco (1.3 million m²), managing QA/QC and contract controls.
Architect / Project Coordinator
01/2003 - 01/2005
TECHNELEC Enterprise , Lebanon
Coordinated City Mall (250,000 m²) development, resolving design–site conflicts and managing submittals.
Site Architect
01/2002 - 01/2003
RAYNA Construction , Lebanon
Managed site works for Saint-Joseph Hospital (65,000 m²), ensuring compliance with design standards.

EDUCATION

Master’s Degree in Architecture
01/2004
Holy Spirit University of Kaslik , Lebanon

SKILLS

CERTIFICATIONS

LEED Accredited Professional (BD+C)
GBCI
GSAS Certified Green Professional (Associate)
UPDA Qatar – Grade “A” Licensed Engineer
Member, Order of Engineers and Architects – Lebanon