Hisham Enani

Professional Experience

Dr. Hisham Enani is a senior consultant in planning, evaluation, and data governance with extensive experience in both government and private sectors. He currently serves as a Senior Consultant at Kaizen Consulting in Riyadh, where he has led projects on establishing and operating data offices, developing compliance controls for the National Data Index (NDI), building analytical capacities, and enhancing customer experience strategies. Previously, he was a Planning and Evaluation Consultant with Tatweer for Educational Technologies, and before that spent over a decade at the Saudi Ministry of Education, working closely with UNESCO, OECD, and ALECSO on educational indicators and international reporting. Earlier in his career, he contributed to evaluation projects with the National Center for Examinations and Educational Evaluation in Egypt in collaboration with USAID.

Practical Expertise

Dr. Enani’s expertise covers data governance frameworks, strategic planning, and performance evaluation. He has managed large-scale projects such as the Saudi Unified Classification of Educational Levels and Specializations (aligned with ISCED 2023), national strategies for higher education development, and SDG4-related performance assessments. His portfolio also includes designing operational models, developing NDI guidelines, conducting gap analyses, and producing periodic analytical reports on workforce surveys linked to educational qualifications. He has a strong track record in reviewing and validating research tools, supervising educational assessments, and providing advisory services to improve national data systems and institutional performance.

Education & Training

Dr. Enani holds a Ph.D. and an M.A. in Planning & Evaluation from Mansoura University, a Special Diploma in Planning, and a B.Sc. in Educational Sciences from Zagazig University. He is a Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP®) by DAMA International and holds a professional certificate in Educational Planning & Evaluation from the University of East Anglia, UK. This blend of academic qualifications and international certifications strengthens his ability to bridge policy, planning, and governance, ensuring that institutions achieve data-driven excellence and compliance with international standards.