22+ YEARS · 17+ COUNTRIES · 7 SECTORS · USD 4B+ INVESTMENTS

Career &
Expertise

Designing, managing, and operating water treatment systems, mining infrastructure, and large-scale industrial projects across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe — with government advisory at the highest levels.

22+
Years Experience
17+
Countries
314+
Projects
4B$
Investments
SECTOR ACHIEVEMENTS

A Diversified
Track Record

Landmark results across seven strategic sectors, spanning 17+ countries over 22 years of hands-on leadership.

Water
WATER & WASTEWATER

Water Treatment

200+ desalination & wastewater projects

3M+ m³/day · 890km Piping · 114 Industrial Stations
Mining
MINING & MINERALS

Mining Operations

Gold · Manganese · 50,000 t/day

Chemicals
CHEMICALS

Industrial Chemicals

45,000 t/year · 6 countries

Energy
ENERGY — BOT/PPA/IPP

Energy & Power Generation

600 MW managed · 5 Government agreements across West Africa

Logistics
LOGISTICS & TRANSPORT

Hazardous Transport

130+ trucks · 7 countries · SAY Logistics

Government
GOVERNMENT ADVISORY

13+ National Projects

FDI
INVESTMENT & FDI

USD 4B+ Overseen

Research
RESEARCH & ACADEMIA

PhD · 10 Publications

CURRENT POSITION · 2025 — PRESENT

Regional Manager
HST Systemtechnik
GmbH · Germany

Leading HST Systemtechnik GmbH's regional operations in water & wastewater treatment, mining process solutions, environmental engineering, and industrial infrastructure across Morocco and West Africa.

Strategic Business Development

Government infrastructure programs, industrial water projects, mining operations, and donor-funded initiatives.

Full Tender Lifecycle Management

Prequalification, technical documentation, partner structuring, compliance review, and commercial strategy.

Partnership & Official Representation

Strategic alliances with local engineering firms, government agencies, and international development partners.

🇩🇪
German HQ
🇲🇦
Morocco Base
EPC
Full Cycle
HST Systemtechnik
🇧🇫 GOVERNMENT ADVISORY — BURKINA FASO · 2018–2023

Senior Advisor to Head of State

Served as the primary strategic link between the National Vision and global capital investment — spanning economic diplomacy, 13+ national projects, and advisory to the Minister of Environment & Water. Concurrent part-time role alongside main executive position.

Economic Diplomacy

Spearheading the attraction of international investors to the mining and investment sectors, promoting national opportunities at global economic forums.

National Project Delivery

Directed 13+ strategic national projects valued in billions — ensuring full alignment with sustainable development goals and national priorities.

Advisor — Environment & Water

Supervised environmental approvals for mega-projects. Led the National Cyanide Protocol and water security programs with World Bank, EU, JICA, and KfW.

13+
National Projects
3+
Ministerial Roles
7+
Donor Bodies
5yr
Duration
NUMBERS THAT MATTER

Impact & Achievements

3M+

m³/day Capacity

Water treatment plants designed and operated, including mega-projects with West African governments. RO, UF, DEMIN, MBR technologies.

50K

Tons/day Mining

Kire Group Manganese + White Colt Gold Mine: 8,640 kg annual gold production. Full cyanide handling with ISO 14001/45001 compliance.

600MW

Power Managed

SOPAM Energy across West Africa. IPP, PPA, BOT agreements with 5 governments.

200+
Water Projects
890km
Piping Infrastructure
311+
EIA Studies · 8 Countries
4B$
Investments Overseen
TECHNICAL SPECIALIZATIONS

Water Technologies &
Field Expertise

Water Treatment

Licensed Water & WW Treatment Plant Operator. Certified Industrial WW Treatment Plant Designer. PhD researcher in water-mining nexus.

  • RO · UF · DEMIN · MBR · MBBR · SBR · DAF
  • Seawater & Brackish Desalination
  • 3M+ m³/day proven capacity

Mining & Chemicals

Full mine operations — gold, manganese, cyanide handling with ISO 9001/14001/45001 HSE compliance. 10 peer-reviewed publications.

  • Gold & Manganese Operations
  • NaCN · Activated Carbon Supply
  • 45,000 tons/year chemical supply chain

Strategy & Advisory

Government-level advisory, FDI attraction, and international development financing across 7+ donor bodies.

  • PPP / EPC / BOT / PPA / IPP
  • World Bank · EU · JICA · KfW · AfDB
  • FDI Attraction at Global Forums
THE EXPERTS BEHIND THE PROJECTS

MEET THE
TEAM

Visionary leaders, skilled professionals, and passionate individuals united by a common goal: excellence across every industry we serve — from water treatment to mining and beyond.

22+
Years Experience
17+
Countries
7
Sectors
LEADERSHIP

Principal Expert

International expert and field leader driving water, mining, and industrial excellence across Africa and the Middle East — with PhD-level research and government-level advisory experience.

Dr. Adli ElSaied
PhD
Water & Mining

Dr. Adli ElSaied

Regional Manager · HST Systemtechnik GmbH · Germany

International expert with over 22 years of hands-on field experience designing, managing, and operating water & wastewater systems, mining infrastructure, and large-scale multi-country industrial projects. Former Senior Advisor to the Head of State — Burkina Faso. PhD in Water and Mining (2024).

Water & Mining PhD Government Advisor ISO 9001/14001/45001 HSE Certified 10 Publications

"Driven by a passion for innovation and continuous improvement, I remain committed to delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions that promote public health and economic growth."

ABDELZAHER Hassan

ABDELZAHER Hassan

Co-Founder · Board Member

MIFTAH MOUHIME

MIFTAH MOUHIME

Co-Founder · Board Member

Dr. YASER AGIBA

Dr. YASER AGIBA

Partner · Board Member

DEPARTMENT LEADERS

Sector Experts

Ahmed SHAWAN

Ahmed SHAWAN

Partner · Mining Sector Manager

Mahammoud ABDO

Mahammoud ABDO

Director of Communication

USAMA ZAKI

USAMA ZAKI

Director of Infrastructure

OUANGO Mohamed

OUANGO Mohamed

Sales Manager

Nadine OUEDRAOGO

Nadine OUEDRAOGO

Financial Manager

Patrick Eric

Patrick Eric

Logistics Manager

OLA ALI

OLA ALI

Legal Affairs Manager

AMIR TAKEK AHMED

AMIR TAKEK AHMED

Execution Manager

Monir DIALLO

Monir DIALLO

Marketing Director

ALicia SAWADOGO

ALicia SAWADOGO

Sales Director

Issa GAMONI

Issa GAMONI

Mining Manager

Mahmoud ELHAW

Mahmoud ELHAW

Manufacturing Manager

ZAKARIA GABRIL

ZAKARIA GABRIL

Technical Support

STEPHEN DEO

STEPHEN DEO

Technical Director

Mohammed ATI

Mohammed ATI

Laboratory Manager

Dr. Mahoud DAMASI

Dr. Mahoud DAMASI

Research & Development Manager

Mohamed Ibrahim

Mohamed Ibrahim

Operations Manager

Kpeyabidi OUOBA

Kpeyabidi OUOBA

IT Manager

OUR CULTURE

More Than
Colleagues

We've built a network of professionals that celebrates expertise, encourages innovation, and values every team member's contribution across 17+ countries — from water treatment facilities to mining operations.

Our people are our greatest asset. We invest in their growth, support their ambitions, and create an environment where excellence thrives naturally across Africa and Europe.

22+
Years Field Experience
17+
Countries Operated

Field Excellence

22+ years hands-on delivery

Team
Team

Global Reach

Africa · MENA · Europe