“…Mr. Jones’s overall responsibility was to develop, design and implement the organizational structure necessary to support KAUST’s Business Development function and lessen the institution’s dependence on its endowment. Dedication to work, organization, and attention to details are attributes that have lead Mr. Jones to numerous successes, as he: •...

“…As Senior Advisor to the President, Mr. Jones’ overall responsibility was supporting me in identifying and pursing new business opportunities. More specifically, his duties included discovering and conducting due diligence on new business opportunities; collaborating with senior CRDF staff in the early stages of new business development; traveling overseas...

"...Mr. Jones' ability to take an initial concept and transform it into a viable business case was outstanding. Mr. Jones possesses a very unique set of skills, which combined with his broad range of management expertise, including strategy, marketing and finance as well as his innovative and creative approach...

"... Dedication to work, organization, and attention to details are attributes that have lead Mr. Jones to numerous successes, as he: established the Business Development Department and its vision and mission: “to advance and promote business opportunities within KAUST’s facilities, community and properties to generate a long term, continuous...

"…I had first-hand exposure to Mr. Jones’ productive approach to problem solving, when he presented business cases for two major commercial projects: a multi-million dollar mixed-use land development, and commercialization of excess desalinated water into bottled water. As the Manager of Business Development, Mr. Jones’ ability to take an...