Seasoned, Strategic, and Tech-savvy Group Chief Human Resources Officer with a record of success in spearheading HR digital transformation initiatives, implementing sustainability training programs, and driving business objectives to achieve remarkable outcomes! 📌
As the Group Chief HR Officer at Union Properties, I am at the helm of HR Digital Transformation, Sustainable Strategies, Business Growth Initiatives, fostering a Culture of Innovation, championing Diversity & Inclusion, and cultivating High-Performing Teams.
In my prior role, I served as the Group Chief HRO at GMG, where I strategically positioned the organization from an Administrative-Focused Approach to a People-Centric Human Resources Function. Spearheaded the transformation of HR into a digital entity, establishing a data center of excellence.
👉 I joined Majid Al Futtaim (MAF) 20 years ago and left in 2022. My passion for MAF’s purpose-driven mission had been a driving force in many accomplishments during the tenure, including the rollout of more widespread health benefits, an innovative compensation structure, a hybrid work model (to meet the challenges of Covid-19), flexible time off, career development and training, and a prioritization of business resource groups (BRGs) to highlight, support and nurture MAF retail workforce of over 11,000 employees, representing 68 nationalities.
✨ Established the first Retail Business School (RBS) that offered the first-ever visual reality training courses.
✨ Led MAF to be recognized as the "Best Workplace Environment" in the Private Sector in UAE.
✨ Played a key role in major retail acquisition of Retail Arabia.
✨ Launched 15+ branches of MAF retail stores across the UAE.
🏆 Honors & Awards:
✨ 5-Star Rating Award from MAF Retail granted by the Government of Dubai
✨ Platinum Rating Award by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MOHRE)
📜 Strategic Leaders Program, Michigan Ross University, USA
📜 MBA (Leadership and Education), Geneva Business School, Switzerland
📜 Global MBA, Alliance Manchester Business School, UAE
👉 Specialities: HR Digital Transformation, Advanced Sustainable Strategies, Business Growth Initiatives, Disruptive Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, HR Strategy, Organization Design & Structure, Talent Management/Acquisition, Succession Planning, HR Policies & Procedures, Compensation & Benefits, Change Management, Performance Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Alliances & Partnerships, Shared Services, Team Building
🤝 Open for new contacts, international engagements, and professional bonding!
