Ahmed Farouk, Senior Group HR and Organization Development Manager

Ahmed Farouk

Senior Group HR and Organization Development Manager

Egypt Kuwait Holding

Location
Egypt - Cairo
Education
Master's degree, Executive
Experience
17 years, 1 Months

Share My Profile

Block User


Work Experience

Total years of experience :17 years, 1 Months

Senior Group HR and Organization Development Manager at Egypt Kuwait Holding
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • My current job since January 2019
Active Partner and Former General Manager at Neat Meat
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • March 2016 to December 2018
Director of Organization Development and Talent Acquisition at MAK Hotels and Tourism
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • March 2015 to February 2016

- Develop and implement HR policies and procedures in line with corporate HR strategy across subs in order to maximize the potential of the company's human capital.
- Develop, implement and maintain compensation and benefits policies and practices that ensure that employees are fairly and competitively remunerated in line with their contribution and that the company is able to attract and retain high caliber employees.
- Develop and implement recruitment policies and procedures that enable the recruitment of high caliber employees into the business that will enable the company to meet its objectives.
- Develop and ensure the implementation of corporate training and development strategies and plans that will ensure that employees across the business have the necessary technical and behavioral skills to perform to the required standards, both now and in the future and to also sustain growth and enrich company culture.
- Develop and ensure implementation of the performance management, training and career development plans in line with the company's values and objectives to ensure all employees receive suitable training, regular feedback and coaching to enhance their performance.
- Create “What gets measured gets done” culture that can measure business development
- Develop staff in line with succession plans ensuring that future plans are met by highly qualified, committed and motivated staff.
- As a member of the top team, helps develop the strategic program of the company and provides advices ensure that business objectives are achieved.
- Work with senior management on establishing business goals that can enhance company growth and individual development.

Deputy HR Director at Egypt Kuwait Holding
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • January 2012 to July 2014

(Leading private equity holding firm that has a diversified portfolio of investments in different sectors such as Energy, Gas and Power, Information Technology, Industrial and Insurance).

- Developed and established HRM strategies, policies, procedures and operational programs for the company, involving all aspects of human resource to ensure that the company has the necessary manpower resources to achieve its business plans effectively and efficiently.
- Developed and implemented HR policies and procedures in line with corporate HR strategy across subs in order to maximize the potential of the company's human capital.
- Implemented and maintained compensation and benefits policies and practices that ensure that employees are fairly and competitively remunerated in line with their contribution and that the company is able to attract and retain high caliber employees.
- Consulted with EKH senior management on various organizational/business issues - including change management, talent, culture, and team functioning and leadership effectiveness.
- Developed and implemented company-wide programs and initiatives (e.g., talent assessments/succession planning, reward programs, workforce planning) for each client group.
- Served as point of contact for business units regarding HR requirements.
- Developed tailored training programs for EKH Group of Companies including content, materials.
- Developed performance management contracts; which are a management tool to monitor GM’s performance.
- Worked on restructuring the organizational structure and developing and enhancing HR functions at EKH and assigned subsidiaries.
- Implemented corporate training & development plan that ensures employees across the business have the necessary technical and behavioral skills to perform to the required standards, both now and in the future for EK Holding and its affiliates.
- Developed and administered EK Holding's current website (received the golden award by Egypt Web Awards under Corporate Category FY 2008).

Assistant HR Manager at Egypt Kuwait Holding
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • January 2011 to December 2011

Assistant HR Manager

Senior HR Coordinator at Egypt Kuwait Holding
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • January 2009 to December 2010

Senior HR Coordinator

HR Coordinator at Egypt Kuwait Holding
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • September 2006 to December 2008

HR Coordinator 2006 - 2008

Education

Master's degree, Executive
  • at Cass Business School
  • October 2013

Executive MBA - Cass Business School (2011 Intake)

Bachelor's degree, Human Resources
  • at University of New Brunswick
  • May 2006

[BBA Degree (GPA 3.0) - Honors in Human Resources with E-Business Concentration] May 2006

Specialties & Skills

Organization Development
Performance Improvement
Business Analytics
Training Program Development
Succession Planning
BENEFITS
CHANGE MANAGEMENT
COMPENSATION
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Expert

Training and Certifications

Senior Human Resources Planning (SHRP) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2007
Valid Until:
July 2007

Hobbies

  • Cycling
  • Reading