ISMAËL ABRIGHACH
Bruxelles
Summary
International Project Manager with on-the-ground experience across Africa, specializing in stakeholder engagement, partnership development and project implementation. Experienced in working directly with government authorities, investors, regulatory institutions and private sector stakeholders to develop and advance strategic projects. Strong negotiation and diplomatic skills, combined with the ability to build trusted relationships across diverse cultural and institutional environments. Proven ability to manage complex initiatives, coordinate multiple stakeholders and deliver results in challenging contexts. Field-based experience. Highly adaptable, internationally minded and committed to sustainable development and regional cooperation across Africa.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager Africa
Oracle Solutions
Grimbergen
07.2025 - Current
- Established strong connections with business contacts and leveraged relationships to drive achievement of financial or operational goals.
- Monitored market trends and technological advancements, incorporating innovative solutions into project strategies.
- Oversaw the development of project documentation, maintaining clear and accurate records throughout project lifecycles.
- leading and managing gold and diamonds mines in Africa, 6 months in the bushes
- Facilitating partnership between investors, private sector stakeholders and African governments to support the development of strategic projects and PPP's across multiple sectors ( Energy , railway , real estate , transport )
Senior Project Manager
AB IMPEX
Brussels
02.2017 - 06.2022
- Monitored project financials, tracking expenditures against budgets to prevent cost overruns.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
- Provided expert guidance on anti-money laundering AML practices and fraud prevention measures.
- Reviewed customer accounts for signs of money laundering, contributing to the organisation's adherence to anti-money laundering AML regulations.
- Monitored project progress, adjusting plans and resources as necessary to achieve objectives.
- Established clear communication channels, ensuring timely and relevant information flow among project stakeholders.
- Resolved project conflicts and challenges through effective problem-solving and negotiation techniques.
Junior Project Manager
Air flow Belgium
02.2013 - 10.2016
- Developed comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
- - Managing and leading the project
- - Ensure the logistical management of a fleet of 100 000 gaz bottles between Antwerp and Africa with constant respect for safety procedures and local legislations .
- Led project scope development with estimates, budgets and schedules to plan successful projects.
- - Controlling and collecting schedules for container drivers and modifying schedules if necessary
Stock and Facility Manager
Nespresso Boutique Brussels
04.2010 - 12.2012
- - Manage stock movements according to procedures
- - Prepare, carry out and analyze the different inventories
Education
AML & Compliance
AWDC
Antwerp,Belgium2021
Diamond Sorter/Planner -
HRD Antwerp
Antwerp, Belgium01-2017
Burgerlijk Ingenieur -
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
01-2008
Wetenschappen-Wiskunde
Hoofdstedelijk Atheneum Karel Buls
01-2005
Skills
- Excellent conceptual and analytical skills
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under time pressure
- Negotiation skills
- Ability to organize own work
- Striving to achieve results
- Ability to diagnose problems
- Ability to set priorities
- Compliance auditing
- Anti-money laundering
- Fraud prevention
- Process optimization
- Risk assessment
Languages
French
Proficient
C2
Dutch
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
Arabic
Upper Intermediate
B2
Hobbies and Interests
Soccer, Travel, Diamonds
PERSONALITY
- Analytical thinking
- Flexibility
- Precision
- Resistance to stress
- Creativity
- Self-development
Timeline
Senior Project Manager Africa
Oracle Solutions
07.2025 - Current
Senior Project Manager
AB IMPEX
02.2017 - 06.2022
Junior Project Manager
Air flow Belgium
02.2013 - 10.2016
Stock and Facility Manager
Nespresso Boutique Brussels
04.2010 - 12.2012
AML & Compliance
AWDC
Diamond Sorter/Planner -
HRD Antwerp
Burgerlijk Ingenieur -
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Wetenschappen-Wiskunde
Hoofdstedelijk Atheneum Karel Buls