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Najib Fakih
Consultant - Waste Management
Najib Fakih is a Consultant specializing in Waste Management at WASCO Waste Collection & Recycling Co, based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.2 He has previously held the position of CEO at WASCO, where he played a significant role in the company's strategic development.1
Professional Background
Fakih has been instrumental in WASCO's efforts to transform into a world-class waste management company. In 2019, as CEO, he was involved in hiring the global consulting firm Roland Berger to develop a comprehensive strategy plan for WASCO.1 This initiative was aimed at aligning the company with Saudi Arabia's National Waste Management Plan and the Saudi Vision 2030.1
Education
Najib Fakih received his education from King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM).24
Experience
Throughout his career, Fakih has gained extensive experience in the waste management sector. His roles at WASCO have included:
Achievements
Under Fakih's leadership as CEO, WASCO took significant steps towards operational excellence and diversification of revenue streams. He was quoted saying, "Working with Roland Berger will enable WASCO to alter its operational and business model to be in perfect alignment with the Saudi new environmental and waste management initiatives".1
Fakih has also been involved in launching new initiatives at WASCO, such as a state-of-the-art waste sorting facility in Saudi Arabia, demonstrating his commitment to advancing waste management practices in the region.5
