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Dr. Jonathan Stearns

Corporate transformation | Risk Management | Operational Strategy

Delivering strategic clarity and operational excellence to global organizations.

Trainer Profile

Professional Biography

Dr. Jonathan Stearns is a seasoned expert in corporate strategy, business transformation, and leadership development, with over 25 years of experience advising organizations across diverse industries.

 

He has worked with government entities, multinational corporations, and mid-sized enterprises to solve operational, financial, and strategic challenges through data-driven planning and executive coaching.

Key Projects & Achievements

  • Advised the Omani government on maximizing the national impact of Expo 2020 Dubai.

 

  • Led the strategic development of the Oman Arbitration Center, including financial modeling.

 

  • Mobilized over 2,500 employees on a major infrastructure project, securing $168M in milestone payments.

 

  • Provided executive training for leadership teams across the Middle East.

Academic & Professional Credentials

  • PhD in Business Management, Central Western University 
  • MBA in Organizational Development, Regent University 
  • BA in Organizational Communication, Oral Roberts University 
  • Certified Six Sigma Black Belt 

Areas of Expertise

  • Strategic Business Planning 
  • Risk & Fraud Management 
  • Risk & Fraud Management 
  • Performance Management  
  • Corporate Transformation

Programs Delivered at Merit Academy

  • Chief Strategy Officer Diploma (CMI Level 8)
  • Strategic Management Process 

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