Strategy, procurement & supply chain, mergers & acquisitions, capital raising, and sector expertise — in FR · EN · IT · AR
About
With over 22 years of international experience, I advise organizations and leaders operating in complex and multicultural environments. My expertise spans strategy, operational execution, complex project management, and the steering of critical decisions. I work directly with teams and decision-makers to turn strategy into concrete, measurable results.
Since 2024, I have been expanding my expertise into artificial intelligence applied to business management. I am currently pursuing the AI Business Specialist federal certification (SEFRI-recognized, first national exam in autumn 2026), which builds on hands-on practice I already have: I designed and led the digital platform for stopdettes.ch, a charitable project run by the association I founded to support people facing over-indebtedness. Without writing a single line of code, I oversaw the functional architecture of a complete system — case management, automations, document OCR, debt-relief strategy generation, a conversational agent — challenging every technical choice along the way to ensure its reliability.
This dual competency — operational business expertise and AI solution leadership — allows me to help my SME clients identify concrete AI opportunities, without overselling the technology or underestimating it.
1. Strategic Advisory for Businesses and Entrepreneurs
Optimization of operations, supply chain, and profitability for SMEs, startups, and large enterprises.
Support in project governance, site setup, and organizational structuring.
Strategic financing: capital raising and investor relations to support projects and growth.
Identification and implementation oversight of artificial intelligence opportunities tailored to the company's real needs (automation, decision support, no-code).
Integrated Purchasing Strategy, Adapted to Local and International Markets
Optimization of tenders, supplier selection, and partnership management.
Supply chain analysis, continuous improvement, and operational risk control.
Strategic Key Account Management and Commercial Performance Optimization
Brand deployment, franchise structuring, and new market development.
Support in mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructuring operations.
Negotiation, contract management, and strategic commercial guidance.
Strategic Key Account Management and Commercial Performance Optimization
Brand deployment, franchise structuring, and new market expansion.
Support for mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructuring operations.
Negotiation, contract management, and strategic guidance for commercial activities.
Facilitation of Negotiations and Stakeholder Mediation for Effective Agreements
Optimization of operational and financial processes to maximize performance.
Strategic support in critical situations and turnaround projects.
Expertise in Chemicals, Plastics, Nonwovens, and Absorbent Materials
Optimization of industrial processes and innovative packaging solutions.
Support in IT services, hardware/software solutions, and telecommunications.
Why Choose Zalfa El-Harake: Because you want results guaranteed with a human approach.
Over 15 years of global corporate experience and 8 years as a successful entrepreneur
Proven track record in procurement, sales, and management across multiple industries
Multilingual, culturally aware, globally experienced and a substantial network
Business cases.