Dr. Mostafa Mehrabani is a globally recognized leader in business transformation, executive leadership, and strategic planning. With over 35 years of experience at Fortune 500 companies, he has successfully guided organizations to industry prominence through innovation and operational excellence.
In July 2024, Dr. Mehrabani joined Mowah as Head of Business Excellence, leading the company’s end-to-end transformation to achieve its market potential and establish itself as a regional leader in the utility sector. He also serves as a member of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors.
He began his career at Northrop Grumman/TRW, rising to Chief Information Officer and overseeing advanced product development and information systems. Under his leadership, TRW ranked among InformationWeek’s top U.S. IT innovators, and Computerworld recognized him as a top 100 technology leader.
He later joined McGraw-Hill as Executive Vice President and Global CIO, driving business growth through technology. Promoted to President of McGraw-Hill’s Assessment and Reporting Division, he led its digital transformation, aligning educational assessment and data-driven instruction to enhance learning outcomes.
As Division CEO of Obeikan Plastic Division in Saudi Arabia, he led seven business units specializing in advanced manufacturing for global brands like Procter & Gamble, Unilever, Neste, and Pepsi. His leadership drove technological advancements and process innovations, positioning the division as a regional leader. He also spearheaded Obeikan Group’s human capital transformation, enhancing talent management and establishing the Obeikan Knowledge Academy.
Beyond his corporate leadership, Dr. Mehrabani has taught advanced computer science and management courses at California State University, Dominguez Hills, and was a visiting faculty member in Columbia University’s Executive MBA program. A Master Black Belt in Six Sigma and an expert in Lean Management, he holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from California State University, Fullerton, a master’s in Computer Science from Loyola Marymount University, and a doctorate in Institutional Leadership from Pepperdine University. He also completed postgraduate studies at MIT Sloan School of Management.
Dr. Mehrabani has served on numerous Boards of Directors and Executive Advisory Committees for Fortune 500 companies, including Microsoft, Dell, AT&T, and Satyam Manufacturing Technology.
With a track record of innovation and leadership, Dr. Mehrabani continues to shape business and education through strategic guidance and technological advancement.
