International leadership experience across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia.
About Me
I bridge Japanese organizations and Middle Eastern stakeholders.
As a native Arabic speaker with over two decades of professional experience in Japan, I serve as a bridge between Japanese organizations and stakeholders across the Middle East.
18+
years of international leadership
USD 5B+
combined project value
50+
professionals directed across regions
4
languages: Arabic, Japanese, English, French
Role
International Business & Project Executive
Email
paris.nick.25@gmail.com
Phone
+81 70 9007 8889
Base
Tokyo, Japan
Skills
International project leadership with cross-cultural execution.
My work combines international project leadership, strategic relationship management, business development, executive stakeholder engagement, and cross-cultural communication.
International Project Leadership
Strategic Relationship Management
Business Development
Executive Stakeholder Engagement
Cross-Cultural Communication
Commercial Administration
Summary
International project and business management across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia.
I am an international project and business management professional with over 18 years of experience delivering complex developments and strategic initiatives across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia.
I have extensive experience leading multinational stakeholders, managing client relationships, negotiating contracts, and coordinating large-scale projects for globally recognized developments including One Za'abeel in Dubai, Tadawul Tower in Riyadh, and Camp Nou in Barcelona.
Beyond project management, I bring proven expertise in international business relations, executive-level stakeholder engagement, public relations, proposal development, and cross-cultural leadership. I have regularly represented Nikken Sekkei in interactions with government officials, royal family representatives, institutional clients, and private investors across multiple regions.
Languages
- Arabic
- Japanese
- English
- French
Core Achievements
Measurable leadership across landmark international developments.
Led stakeholder engagement and client relationships on landmark developments with combined project values exceeding USD 5 billion.
Directed multidisciplinary teams of architects, engineers, consultants, and specialists from proposal development to construction completion.
Played key management roles in One Za'abeel, Tadawul Tower, Camp Nou, and E-JUST Campus.
Represented Nikken Sekkei in engagements involving royal family representatives, government leaders, institutional investors, and major corporate stakeholders.
Led overseas public relations initiatives, including award submissions, corporate publications, project marketing materials, and executive client tours.
Professional Experience
From international project delivery to geopolitical risk intelligence.
Nikken Sekkei Ltd
Tokyo, Japan
Apr 2007 - Present
Senior Project Manager
Leadership and Delivery
- Led multidisciplinary project teams throughout design, procurement, construction, and delivery phases.
- Directed multidisciplinary teams of 50+ professionals across Japan, the Middle East, and Europe.
- Managed project delivery from proposal stage through construction completion.
Commercial and Client Management
- Negotiated contracts and managed commercial administration for major international developments.
- Supported business development initiatives and client acquisition efforts across MENA markets.
Executive Relations and Representation
- Represented Nikken Sekkei in engagements involving royal family representatives, government leaders, and institutional investors.
Selected Landmark Projects
One Za'abeel, Dubai
Tadawul Tower, Riyadh
Camp Nou, Barcelona
E-JUST Campus, Egypt
Tokio Marine Nichido
Tokyo, Japan
Apr 2004 - Mar 2007
Risk Intelligence Analyst
- Conducted geopolitical, security, and natural disaster risk assessments focused on the Middle East and East Asia.
- Delivered strategic intelligence and analytical reports for corporate clients and Japanese government agencies.
- Supported overseas business planning and risk management through cross-border political and environmental risk analysis.
Education
Academic foundation in oceanography, biochemistry, and Japanese language study.
Master in Oceanography (satellite programming)
Division of Marine Science and Technology, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
Apr 2001 - Mar 2003
Bachelor in Ocean Biochemistry
Division of Biochemistry, Faculty of Fisheries, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
Apr 1997 - Mar 2001
Monbushou Scholarship
Acquired first-level certificate in Japanese language as a foreign student, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, Fuchu, Japan
Apr 1996 - Mar 1997
Portfolio
Public project outcomes and communications materials.
These selected public links show project outcomes, brochures, and publications connected to my international project management and overseas public relations work.
Mixed Use / TOD
One Za'abeel
An elegant tower development in Dubai, connected by THE LINK and positioned as a new symbol of the city.
Open project page
Residential
New Dubai Skyline
A high-grade residential tower project conceived under the theme "Above the Clouds."
Open project page
Urban Design
Jumeirah Gardens: Technoprenour City
An aerodynamic sustainable city concept for Jumeirah Gardens.
Open project page
Sustainable City
Cool City and Eco-towers
A sustainability-focused urban proposal exploring energy savings and architecture at city scale.
Open project page
Office
Tadawul Tower
The Saudi stock market epicenter in Riyadh, recognized as a major office and tall-building project.
Open project page
Mixed Use / TOD
Mongol Tower
A mixed-use tower positioned as an icon of modern Mongolia.
Open project page
Cultural / Sports
Futur Camp Nou
A stadium remodel concept designed to open the venue to the city and the people.
Open project page
Education
E-JUST Campus
The Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology campus, described as a twin-culture campus.
Open project page