Alaa Khalefa
I bridge the gap between emerging AI and bottom-line commercial impact.
About
Recognized for leading high-stakes innovation portfolios, I specialize in transforming complex technical capabilities into scalable, revenue-generating products. I don't just manage portfolios; I synchronize cross-functional teams to deliver at velocity. My goal is always clear: redefining market standards by aligning frontier technology with operational excellence.
Expertise
AI Strategy & Implementation
Transforming emerging AI capabilities into production-ready solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.
Innovation Portfolio Leadership
Managing high-stakes innovation initiatives from concept to market, balancing risk with commercial potential.
Cross-functional Orchestration
Synchronizing engineering, design, product, and business teams to deliver complex projects at velocity.
Commercial Transformation
Converting technical capabilities into scalable, revenue-generating products that redefine market standards.
Experience
Design Futures Manager
Qatar Airways · Full-time · Doha, Qatar
Stealth Mode
May 2024 – Present
Lead Product Designer
Qatar Airways · Doha
Sep 2019 – Jun 2024
Senior Product Designer
NET-A-PORTER · Contract · London, UK
May 2019 – Aug 2019
Product UX Designer
Momentum Design Lab · Contract · London, UK
Nov 2018 – May 2019
Product Design Consultant
Dotted Arrow · Contract · London
Oct 2016 – Nov 2018
Let's connect
Open to discussing AI strategy, innovation leadership, and transformative opportunities.