A Legacy of Innovation and Impact
Four decades in entrepreneurship and international business, spent helping small and medium enterprises reach the quality, compliance and operational standards that global markets demand.
I have spent over forty years in entrepreneurship and international business, and the work I care about most is the work I do now.
As Managing Director of WCA GLOBAL™, I lead a firm that provides procurement, audit and shipping solutions to global corporates — but the heart of what we do is with small and medium enterprises. I hold a Certified Quality Auditor credential from the Bureau Veritas Group, and I apply that expertise in quality systems, ISO certification and intellectual property to deliver measurable value to clients and partners.
SMEs are the backbone of the global economy, and they face a particular set of problems: complex markets, international standards written for larger organisations, and the need to compete on quality with a fraction of the resources. My conviction is simple — size should never limit success. Everything we build at WCA GLOBAL™ and Certify.cx™ exists to close that gap.
Beyond the businesses, I mentor start-ups and ventures across the Middle East and Africa, regions that hold enormous opportunity alongside real challenges for growth and innovation. I serve on the board of The Station Media & Production, a media and online marketing company. I have contributed to publications and exhibitions on ethical business practices, ecommerce, supply chain, manufacturing and media.
I hold a BA in Public Administration from the American University of Beirut.

Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
Bureau Veritas Group
BA, Public Administration
American University of Beirut
Creator
Quality Tech
CEO & Board Member
Abughazaleh Trading (ABCO), Established 1975
President
World Consumer Assurance — Non-Profit Organization
CEO
Global Leadership for Quality (GLQ)
Board Member
The Station Media & Production
Based in
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
“Size should never limit success.”
SMEs are the backbone of the global economy. They face challenges the standards were never written for: complex markets, international requirements, and the pressure to achieve excellence with limited resources.
At WCA GLOBAL™ we build for exactly that — affordable, practical and impactful services designed to foster growth and resilience. We are not service providers. We are partners invested in your journey.
The goal is not that SMEs survive, but that they lead their industries and build lasting legacies rooted in quality and trust.
Core areas of focus
- Business Strategy
- Business Mentoring
- Business Development
- Consultancy
- International Business
- Quality Assurance
Services
ISO Certification Support
Guidance through certification for ISO 9001, 14001, 27001, 45001, 22000 and more — from gap analysis to audit readiness.
Consultancy
Aligning operations with global standards. Tailored consultancy for sustainable growth and compliance with international frameworks.
Training Programmes
Awareness, Internal Auditor, Lead Auditor and Implementer training, delivered live for teams anywhere in the world.
Start-up & SME Mentorship
Mentoring ventures across the Middle East and Africa on growth, standards and access to international markets.
Board & Advisory
Non-executive board membership and advisory roles for organisations building long-term governance capability.
Career highlights
CEO & Board Member
Abughazaleh Trading (ABCO)
Established 1975 — family trading business.
Founder & Managing Director
WCA GLOBAL™
ISO certification consultancy, training and advisory for SMEs worldwide.
Founder
Certify.cx™
A digital marketplace for ISO certification, audit management and compliance workflow.
Creator
Quality Tech
Technology platform supporting quality management and certification workflows.
President
World Consumer Assurance
Non-profit organization advancing consumer assurance standards.
CEO
Global Leadership for Quality (GLQ)
Leadership development and quality management initiative.
Board Member
The Station Media & Production
Media and online marketing company producing content and campaigns.
Let's Build the Future Together
Interested in collaborations, partnerships or speaking opportunities? I'd love to connect.