Mohamed Lehita

Mohamed Lehita is a distinguished governance and compliance expert with over 17 years of experience specializing in Organizational Excellence, Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), and Sustainability/ESG reporting. Known for his strategic insights and policy leadership, Mohamed has advised public and private sector institutions across the Middle East and North Africa, helping them align operational frameworks with global standards and regulatory mandates. His expertise encompasses institutional governance, risk assessment, internal controls, and strategic planning, enabling organizations to strengthen compliance, enhance performance, and promote sustainability.

A certified trainer and lead auditor, Mohamed is highly regarded for his ability to translate complex frameworks such as EFQM, ISO, GRI, and CSR into practical, results-driven systems. He regularly serves as an assessor, advisor, and lecturer on government excellence programs, driving transformation through effective training and capacity building. Mohamed continues to empower organizations through world-class training, consulting, and excellence-focused advisory services.

Areas of Expertise

Professional Summary

Organizational Excellence | Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) | ESG & Sustainability Reporting Expert | Lead Auditor | Policy Advisor

• Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC).

• Sustainability & ESG (GRI, CSR, SDGs).

• Institutional Policy & Procedure Development.

• Strategic Planning & Performance Management.

• ISO Management Systems (Quality, Environment, Social Accountability).

• Organizational Excellence (EFQM, SKGEP, Sheikh SAQR, EGEA).

• Risk Mitigation & Compliance Auditing.

• Public Sector Reform & Government Excellence.

Training Programs Delivered

Professional Qualifications, Education and Accreditation

• ISO Lead Auditor Certification Courses (ISO 9001 Quality Management, SA8000 Social Accountability).

• Governance Framework Development and GRC Fundamentals Training.

• ESG and Sustainability Reporting Workshops (GRI, CSR, SDGs) for Public and Private Institutions.

• Excellence Model Implementation Training (EFQM, Sheikh Khalifa Government Excellence Program (SKGEP), European Government Excellence Award (EGEA)).

• Policy Writing and Institutional Procedure Manuals Workshops.

• Risk Management and Internal Audit Planning Programs.

• Strategic Compliance and Organizational Alignment Courses.

• Public Sector Performance and Government Transformation Programs.

• Over 17 years of international experience advising public and private sector institutions across the Middle East and North Africa on Organizational Excellence, GRC, and ESG Reporting.

• Certified ISO Lead Auditor (Quality Management Systems, SA8000 Social Accountability).

• Accredited Trainer recognized by international organizations including the International Labour Organization (ILO) and USAID.

• Specialist in institutional governance, risk assessment, internal controls, and strategic planning aligned with global standards (ISO, EFQM, GRI).

• Experienced Assessor and Advisor for government excellence programs, driving public sector reform and transformation.

• Expert in developing institutional policies, governance frameworks, risk mitigation strategies, and sustainability reporting systems.

• Regular lecturer and consultant on aligning operational frameworks with international compliance requirements and promoting sustainable performance.