A seasoned strategic advisor with over a decade of experience driving growth, transformation, and operational excellence across defense, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing. My passion lies in helping organizations unlock sustainable growth by navigating intricate market landscapes and implementing strategies that deliver measurable outcomes. Currently the youngest member of the senior leadership team at ND Defense, I serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO — leading enterprise-wide strategy across a $50M+ revenue organization, evaluating $100M+ in M&A opportunities, driving $1M–$5M in operational efficiencies, and leading cross-functional teams of 150+ professionals across the Defense Industrial Base (CMMC, ITAR, DFARS). Core Expertise: ➔ Growth Strategy Consulting: Crafting bespoke market entry and expansion strategies to drive measurable results. ➔ Strategic Advisory: Delivering high-impact guidance to support organizational transformation and long-term success. ➔ Market Intelligence: Conducting competitive intelligence, product-market fit analysis, and opportunity assessments. ➔ Business Development: Identifying critical success factors and developing performance measurement systems. My approach is shaped by high-impact roles at PwC Middle East and Frost & Sullivan, guiding multinational clients through commercial due diligence, market expansions, and growth initiatives across the US, Europe, MENA, and Southeast Asia. Proud to support organizations in shaping their future while maintaining a focus on sustainable growth and innovation.

MOHSEN HAJ HASSAN

A seasoned strategic advisor with over a decade of experience driving growth, transformation, and operational excellence across defense, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing. My passion lies in helping organizations unlock sustainable growth by navigating intricate market landscapes and implementing strategies that deliver measurable outcomes. Currently the youngest member of the senior leadership team at ND Defense, I serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO — leading enterprise-wide strategy across a $50M+ revenue organization, evaluating $100M+ in M&A opportunities, driving $1M–$5M in operational efficiencies, and leading cross-functional teams of 150+ professionals across the Defense Industrial Base (CMMC, ITAR, DFARS). Core Expertise: ➔ Growth Strategy Consulting: Crafting bespoke market entry and expansion strategies to drive measurable results. ➔ Strategic Advisory: Delivering high-impact guidance to support organizational transformation and long-term success. ➔ Market Intelligence: Conducting competitive intelligence, product-market fit analysis, and opportunity assessments. ➔ Business Development: Identifying critical success factors and developing performance measurement systems. My approach is shaped by high-impact roles at PwC Middle East and Frost & Sullivan, guiding multinational clients through commercial due diligence, market expansions, and growth initiatives across the US, Europe, MENA, and Southeast Asia. Proud to support organizations in shaping their future while maintaining a focus on sustainable growth and innovation.

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A seasoned strategic advisor with over a decade of experience driving growth, transformation, and operational excellence across defense, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing. My passion lies in helping organizations unlock sustainable growth by navigating intricate market landscapes and implementing strategies that deliver measurable outcomes.

Currently the youngest member of the senior leadership team at ND Defense, I serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO — leading enterprise-wide strategy across a $50M+ revenue organization, evaluating $100M+ in M&A opportunities, driving $1M–$5M in operational efficiencies, and leading cross-functional teams of 150+ professionals across the Defense Industrial Base (CMMC, ITAR, DFARS).

Core Expertise: ➔ Growth Strategy Consulting: Crafting bespoke market entry and expansion strategies to drive measurable results. ➔ Strategic Advisory: Delivering high-impact guidance to support organizational transformation and long-term success. ➔ Market Intelligence: Conducting competitive intelligence, product-market fit analysis, and opportunity assessments. ➔ Business Development: Identifying critical success factors and developing performance measurement systems.

My approach is shaped by high-impact roles at PwC Middle East and Frost & Sullivan, guiding multinational clients through commercial due diligence, market expansions, and growth initiatives across the US, Europe, MENA, and Southeast Asia.

Proud to support organizations in shaping their future while maintaining a focus on sustainable growth and innovation.

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Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior Business Manager (Strategy & PMO) at ND Defense, USA
October 1, 2024 - Present
Youngest senior leadership member and strategic advisor to CEO driving enterprise-wide growth strategies, digital transformation, and operational excellence across mission-critical defense operations. Lead M&A evaluation, strategic partnership development, and P&L oversight while ensuring alignment with Defense Industrial Base regulations. Collaborate with executive stakeholders on data-driven strategies, resource optimization, and CMMC compliance roadmap.
Project Lead at Aerospace Defense Project, USA
March 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Led critical-phase implementation of predictive AI system for classified aerospace defense project. Delivered ahead of schedule and under budget with significant operational efficiency improvements and enhanced quality assurance capabilities.
Growth Advisory Consulting Program Manager at Frost & Sullivan, International
January 1, 2021 - March 1, 2024
Directed Global Chemicals, Materials & Nutrition Program, delivering strategic market intelligence and value-driven growth strategies to Fortune 500 clients. Leveraged cross-functional expertise across Manufacturing, Automotive, Defense/Aerospace, and Materials & Minerals sectors to drive organizational transformation and market entry strategies.
Senior Consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Dubai
December 1, 2018 - December 1, 2020
Led M&A advisory, commercial due diligence, and business strategy projects for Commercial and Industrial Products sector clients internationally. Drove large-scale manufacturing transformation initiatives and B2B operations optimization across MENA region.
Key Account Manager at Transmed | Procter & Gamble, Dubai
August 1, 2016 - November 1, 2018
Managed portfolio of 630+ P&G and Clorox products leading team of 150. Drove strategic account planning, supply chain coordination, and performance optimization across regional markets.
Mechanical Engineering Consultant at Khatib & Alami, Dubai
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016
Mechanical Engineering Consultant
Project Engineer at Arabuilco, Erbil
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016
Project Engineer
Financial Analyst at MTI Consulting, Manama
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016
Financial Analyst

Education

Executive Mini-MBA at University at Buffalo School of Management
October 1, 2022 - October 1, 2023
BS Mechanical Engineering (Minor: Biomedical Engineering) at American University of Beirut
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2014

Qualifications

PMP (PMI)
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Certified Balanced Scorecard Professional (KPI Institute)
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Value Driven Thinking (University of Michigan)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
LEED Green Associate (USGBC)
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Lean Six Sigma
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Business Case Modeling (PwC)
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Operations Management (Excelsior)
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
CSP - Certified Speaking Professional
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
AI & Career Empowerment (Smith School)
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Data Analysis Fundamentals (Udacity)
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Government, Professional Services, Other