Hon. Abbas Al Humaid

Strategic leadership | Investment governance | National transformation

Empowering leaders with strategic vision and transformative impact.

Trainer Profile

Professional Biography

Hon. Abbas Al Humaid is a distinguished strategic advisor, executive educator, and national policy consultant with a career that spans public governance, corporate transformation, and leadership development.

He currently serves as a Member of the State Council in the Sultanate of Oman and is the Founder & CEO of Merit Group, a leading firm specializing in strategy, training, auditing, and executive education.

He is the author of several accredited programs and books in the field of strategy and leadership, and has personally trained ministers, CEOs, and board executives across the GCC.

Key Projects & Achievements

Developed the “Chief Strategy Officer Diploma” – the first CMI Level 8 strategy qualification in the region.

Led national strategy consultations with governmental and sovereign institutions.

Advised executive boards and audit committees on governance, risk, and transformation.

Published author of several books including “Strategic Management Procedures” and “No Limits”.

Academic & Professional Credentials

CPA – Certified Public Accountant
CFE – Certified Fraud Examiner
CMC – Certified Management Consultant
CMgr – Chartered Manager (CMI – UK)
MBA in Strategic Management
BA in Accounting & Finance

Areas of Expertise

Strategic Leadership & Transformation
Public Policy & Governance
Executive Board Development
Financial Oversight & Risk Management
Training Design & Accreditation

Programs Delivered at Merit Academy

Chief Strategy Officer Diploma (CMI Level 8)
Strategic Management Process
Executive Consulting Program
Financial Planning & Executive Budgeting