Jawad Raza
About Jawad Raza
Jawad Raza is the Senior Manager of Corporate Development & Strategy at Chevron in Saudi Arabia, with over 12 years of leadership experience in various business domains.
Senior Manager Corporate Development & Strategy at Chevron
Jawad Raza holds the position of Senior Manager Corporate Development & Strategy at Chevron in Saudi Arabia. In this role, he collaborates with the organization’s president to identify, assess, and manage strategic partnerships, joint ventures, acquisitions, and disposal opportunities that support the company's strategic direction. Raza chairs strategic reviews of businesses, products, segments, and operations to pinpoint opportunities and issues, recommending solutions for long-term competitiveness. He also provides value-added strategic insight, counsel, and management support to both corporate and subsidiary businesses.
Previous Roles at Chevron
Before his current role, Jawad Raza served in several key positions at Chevron. From 2021 to 2023, he was Manager Innovation & Special Projects. From 2011 to 2022, he undertook multiple roles such as Secretary of the Board of Directors, Manager Business Intelligence & Reporting, Compliance Manager, and Marketing Manager. His diverse roles reflect his extensive experience in business intelligence, reporting, compliance, and marketing, spanning over a decade at Chevron.
Experience at Petromin Corporation
Prior to joining Chevron, Jawad Raza worked at Petromin Corporation as Brand Manager from 2009 to 2011. During his tenure, he focused on brand management, enhancing Petromin’s market presence, and developing strategies to boost brand recognition and market share.
Educational Background
Jawad Raza earned an MBA in Marketing & Operations from Government College University, Lahore, where he studied from 2007 to 2009. He also holds a BBA in Banking & Finance from the University of the Punjab, completed between 2003 and 2006. His academic background provided a solid foundation in business administration, marketing, and finance, which has been instrumental in his professional career.
Leadership and Strategic Expertise
Jawad Raza brings over 12 years of leadership experience in various domains including business planning, sales operations management, channel development, pricing, analytics, and marketing. He is adept at enabling business teams to lead disciplined planning and execution of key initiatives and activities. Additionally, Raza performs regular market, industry, and competitor analysis to support strategic planning. He acts as an independent voice in governance forums, holding leaders accountable to commitments and supporting successful execution through critical challenge.