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Education
Harvard Business School Online (2020 - 2020)
- Degree: Certificate
- Field of Study: Business Analytics
- Description: HBS Online Business Analytics is an 8-week, 40-hour online certificate program from Harvard Business School. Business Analytics introduces quantitative methods used to analyze data and make better management decisions. Participants hone their understanding of key concepts, managerial judgment, and ability to apply course concepts to real business problems. Business Analytics was developed by leading Harvard Business School faculty and is delivered in an active learning environment based on the HBS signature case-based learning method.
CIPD Qualifications (2019 - 2020)
- Degree: Level 5 Diploma
- Field of Study: Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- Description: Developing Professional Practice Business Issues and the contexts of Human Resources Using Information in Human Resources Resourcing and Talent Planning Employee Engagement Employment Law Managing and Coordinating the Human Resources Function Developing Leadership and Management Skills
The American University in Cairo (2010 - 2012)
- Degree: Master
- Field of Study: Business Administration
- Description: Jameel Fellow: passed the rigorous selection process of Jameel fellowship and awarded full MBA sponsorship Concentration: Leadership and Human Resources Management 1. Financial Reporting 2. Managing Organizations 3. Management of Information Systems 4. Managerial Economics 5. Financial Management 6. Business Communication and Negotiation 7. Marketing Management in a Global Economy 8. Financial Institutions and Markets 9. Entrepreneurship and Innovation 10. Business Statistics 11.Human Capital Strategy 12. Strategic Management 13. Operation Management for Competitive Advantage 14. Marketing Strategy 15. Leadership 16. Sales Management
Skills:
Sales Coaching, Workshop Facilitation, Training Design, Selling
Work Experience:
Director of Learning and Development at Majid Al Futtaim
- Location: United Arab Emirates
- Duration: 2024-04 to Present
- Description:
Head of Commercial Capabilities and Retail & Nexium Marketing Manager | NEMAG Region at AstraZeneca
- Location: Cairo, Egypt
- Duration: 2022-05 to 2024-04
- Description: Talent Mgmt Strategies • Talent Acq & Recruitment: Developed job profiles matching AZ vision & values. Pioneered CBI interviews & assessment centres • Competency Dev. & Assessment: Constructed competency frameworks across roles, for talent evaluation & growth. Designed assessment tools for self-assessment & dev. • L&D: Orchestrated Mgmt Dev. programs, strategically aligned with identified needs. Established regional Dev. centres, providing immersive learning. Nurtured social learning & collab-Circles. Leveraged digital platforms • Onboarding & Induction Enhancement: Integrated onboarding & induction, expediting readiness of new joiners. Created onboarding curricula with org. competencies • Career Planning & Dev : Cultivated a career planning culture, leveraging the 9-grid model for career disc. Led the "Upcomers" functional Dev. program, nurturing talents • Leadership Dev. & Employee Engagement: Catalysed effective leadership prgrms, enhancing engagement • Support & Employer Branding: Supported summer training, elevating the org's brand. Engineered logistical efficiencies through digital tools • Field Coaching & Performance Mgmt: Managed field coaching, encompassing analysis, time allocation, & skill enhancement Nexium & Retail Marketing Mgr • Retail Strategy & Brand Dev : Crafted & executed regional retail strategies, heightening brand presence & sales. Designed tailored brand plans per product across NEMAG • Pharm. Engagement & Patient Counselling: Developed custom detail aids for retail teams • Implemented pharmacy counselling booths, improving patient experiences • Digital Marketing & Disease Awareness: Leveraged VR & AR to engage pharm. & increase awareness of diseases. Initiated in-pharmacy assessment questionnaires, raising disease awareness & patient referrals. Executed impactful social media campaigns • Partnerships & Commercial Recommendations: Collaborated with ph. universities-enhancing pharm. educ. Conducted mrkt studies for strategic commercial deals
Head of Commercial Capabilities & Business Intelligence, Near East & Maghreb Countries at AstraZeneca
- Location: Cairo, Egypt
- Duration: 2020-10 to 2022-05
- Description:
Head of Commercial Excellence, Near East at AstraZeneca
- Location: Cairo, Egypt
- Duration: 2020-03 to 2020-10
- Description:
Regional Commercial Capabilities & Sales Force Effectiveness Lead at AstraZeneca
- Location: Near East
- Duration: 2016-02 to 2020-03
- Description: Head of Training Function in the Near East Region ( Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, Palestine, Yemen, Sudan and Lybia) Head of the Sales Force Effectiveness Function in the Near East Region Commercial Capabilities Plan 100 Lead 2018 MEA Region Leading and managing a team of Commercial Capabilities Managers, SFE Managers and a CRM analyst Main Job responsibilities: Training: People Training and Development Strategy Setting and implementation Developing and managing a comprehensive induction-training program for new hires across the region. Developing and Managing a 4-year training curriculum across the region. Creating on the Job coaching tools and follow up plans. Partnering with Consultants and Service providers to enhance Learning experience. Training Need Analysis. Trainer Skills Excellence. Marketing Skills Excellence. Sales Skills Excellence. Sales Force Effectiveness: Introducing CRM solutions in different countries. Target Setting and Budgeting. Sales Plans Setting and Execution. Customer Segmentation and Targeting and Resource allocation. Creating Business Dashboards to support decision making. Business Modelling & Business Analytics. IMS Data Analysis. Launch Excellence. Awards: NearEast awarded 1st place as a "Great Place to work" in 2017 for People Development initiatives in international region - 70 countries. CP Award 2017 - For exceptional contribution across the year.
Candidate Intelligence Report
AI-powered analysis from the perspective of a US hiring director — evaluating career continuity, growth trajectory, and role fit.
Career Continuity & Risk Assessment
No employment gaps detected; continuous career progression since 2016. The move from pharma to retail/real estate is a cross-industry shift but leverages transferable L&D and capability-building skills.
Industry consistency is moderate due to a clear shift from pharmaceutical to retail/hospitality sectors. Tenure stability shows a short ~7-month stint in 2020, but overall timeline demonstrates sustained leadership roles with growing scope.
Tenure stability is mixed: several multi-year roles at AstraZeneca, followed by a shorter interim period in 2020. This is manageable given the transitional nature of the roles and organizational moves.
Education-Career Match is strong: Harvard Business School Online provides relevant strategic and leadership training that aligns with senior L&D and capability-building responsibilities.
Career Growth Curve
Best-Fit Roles (Top 5)
Chief Learning Officer (CLO) – Global95% fit
Extensive regional and global L&D leadership experience, deep capability-building program design, and proven track record across large-scale organizations; strong fit for overseeing enterprise-wide learning strategy.
Vice President, Learning & Development92% fit
Strategic L&D leadership with multi-country experience, ability to scale learning platforms, and alignment with business goals; suitable for driving regional or global L&D transformation.
Global Head of Talent Management & Leadership Development89% fit
Expertise in competency frameworks, career planning, leadership development, and assessment centers; strong fit for global talent strategy and succession planning.
Head of Organization Development & Talent Strategy86% fit
Solid background in organizational capability, performance alignment, and change management; apt for steering large-scale OD initiatives in multinational firms.
Senior Director, Learning & Development (Global)80% fit
High-impact L&D leadership with a record of building learning ecosystems and digital enablement; suitable for multinational environments seeking strategic L&D execution.
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