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Jihad Abi Haydar, Group Technology Director

Jihad Abi Haydar

Group Technology Director·MRBF Holding,

United Arab Emirates

Diploma, Portfolio Management Foundation

Work experience

Total years of experience: 26 years, 6 months

Group Technology Director

September 2025 - Present

MRBF Holding,

Dubai, United Arab Emirates •Hybrid

September 2025 - Present

• Leading group-wide IT strategy and digital transformation across a diversified portfolio (healthcare, real
estate, investments, and corporate services), building a scalable and compliant technology foundation.
• Driving infrastructure modernization, cybersecurity, and IT governance initiatives, aligning technology
with business priorities and regulatory requirements (financial & healthcare).
• Partnering with executive leadership to deliver key enterprise initiatives (ERP, cloud, HR systems),
enhancing operational efficiency and resilience.
Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Information Technology

Head of Digital Transformation & IT

March 2024 - April 2026

FDC

Beirut, Lebanon

March 2024 - April 2026

Led digital transformation across supply chain, infrastructure, and cybersecurity. Designed & implemented
future proof WMS/OTM architecture. Modernized warehouse technology landscape. Strengthened
cybersecurity posture and improved IT governance. Delivered cross-department systems integration and
process optimization initiatives.
Company industry:
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Job role:
Information Technology

Digital Transformation Director - Consultant

January 2024 - January 2025

Elie Saab,

Beirut, Lebanon

January 2024 - January 2025

As Digital Transformation Director - Consultant at Elie Saab I spearheaded initiatives, driving system
integration, enhancing IT infrastructure, and ensuring efficient operations. I focused on improving
customer experience, streamlining processes, elevating productivity, and ensuring data security while
fostering innovation within the IT department. My strategic leadership aligned technology with business
goals to elevate the companys efficiency and presence.
Company industry:
Fashion Design
Job role:
Information Technology

Regional IT Manager

January 2019 - January 2024

Virgin Megastore,

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2019 - January 2024

• Developed IT strategies with business leaders to align with corporate goals.
• Oversaw design, enhancement, and 24/7 operation of IT systems.
• Implemented IT security best practices (ISO270001), ITIL, and ITSM frameworks.
• Managed IT projects to ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery.
• Lead technology transformations, stayed updated on IT trends, and recommended competitive tools and
technologies.
• Managed IT budget and controlled IT cost as per business strategies.
• Recruited, trained, coached and mentored IT personnel, fostering high performance and continuous
improvement.
Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Sales

Deputy Group IT Manager

March 2010 - May 2019

Azadea Group Holding

Beirut, Lebanon

March 2010 - May 2019

• Directed IT operations across MENA units, with a primary emphasis on enforcing IT compliance.
• Executed and improved the business solutions, encompassing the supervision of hardware and software scaling and provisioning.
• Administered, strategized, and allocated budgets for IT operations within MENA units.
• Conducted assessments of group franchise agreements to ensure adherence to IT compliance standards.
• Successfully implemented GDPR compliance measures and aligned IT policies, procedures, and software with ISO 27000 standards.
Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Information Technology

Deputy Group IT Manager

January 2010 - January 2019

AZADEA Group Holding,

Beirut, Lebanon

January 2010 - January 2019

• Led IT team & operations across MENA units, focusing on IT compliance enforcement.
• Spearheaded business solution (hardware and software) implementations.
• Executed GDPR compliance measures and aligned IT policies, procedures, and software with ISO 27000
standards.
Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Business Solutions Team Leader

March 2006 - February 2010

Azadea Group Holding

Beirut, Lebanon

March 2006 - February 2010

• Oversaw IT business solutions across 13 countries, including development, installation, upgrades, and system administration.
• Spearheaded efforts to optimize system performance and effectively managed database administration.
• Directed hardware sizing initiatives and formulated strategies for the establishment of disaster recovery sites.
• Pioneered the development of an integrated Stock, Accounting, and HR management system.
Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Information Technology

Business Solutions Team Lead

January 2006 - January 2010

AZADEA,

Beirut, Lebanon

January 2006 - January 2010

• Managed IT business solutions in 13 countries, overseeing projects like development, installation,
upgrades, and system administration.
• Led optimization of system performance and managed database administration.
• Directed hardware sizing and strategized the setup of disaster recovery sites.
• Evaluated group franchise agreements for IT compliance adherence.
Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Information Technology

Software Engineer

January 2000 - February 2006

ALPHA (Information Solutions),

Beirut, Lebanon

January 2000 - February 2006

• Developed & Implemented an ERP Software (Stock, Accounting, HR, Security & Billing).
Company industry:
Software Development

Senior Developer

December 1999 - February 2006

Alpha Information Solutions

Beirut, Lebanon

December 1999 - February 2006

Design and develop a mini ERP
And support customers in solution problems and performance
Company industry:
Software Development
Job role:
Information Technology

Education

PMI

February 2024

February 2024

Diploma, Portfolio Management Foundation

United Arab Emirates

– ESCP

September 2023

September 2023

Master's degree, Executive MBA

France

ESCP

September 2023

September 2023

Master's degree, Executive MBA

France

ESA

September 2023

September 2023

Master's degree, Executive MBA

Lebanon

MEIRC

January 2014

January 2014

High school or equivalent, Project Management

Lebanon

Lebanese University Faculty of Engineering

September 1999

September 1999

Diploma, Computer and Communication Engineering

Lebanon

GPA (percentage): 95%

GPA (percentage): 95%

Honor of excellence for my senior project in communication & programming

Lebanese University of Engineering

January 1999

January 1999

Master's degree, Computer & Communication

Lebanon

Skills

ERP design
Expert
ERP design
Expert
Software Solutions
Expert
Software Solutions
Expert
IT Management
Expert
IT Management
Expert
Team Leadership
Expert
Team Leadership
Expert
Disaster Recovery
Expert
Disaster Recovery
Expert
MANAGEMENT
Expert
MANAGEMENT
Expert
OPERATIONS
Expert
OPERATIONS
Expert
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Expert
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Expert
COMMUNICATIONS
Expert
COMMUNICATIONS
Expert
INNOVATION
Expert
INNOVATION
Expert
LEVERAGE
Expert
LEVERAGE
Expert
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Expert
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Expert
SOLUTION DELIVERY
Expert
SOLUTION DELIVERY
Expert
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Expert
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Expert
MS SQL server
Expert
MS SQL server
Expert
MS Office
Expert
MS Office
Expert
Leadership
Expert
Leadership
Expert
Startegic Planning
Expert
Startegic Planning
Expert
IT Budget
Expert
IT Budget
Expert
Portfolio Management
Expert
Portfolio Management
Expert
ERP design
Expert
ERP design
Expert
Software Solutions
Expert
Software Solutions
Expert
IT Management
Expert
IT Management
Expert
Team Leadership
Expert
Team Leadership
Expert
Disaster Recovery
Expert
Disaster Recovery
Expert
CYBER SECURITY
Intermediate
CYBER SECURITY
Intermediate
E COMMERCE
Intermediate
E COMMERCE
Intermediate
FAST MOVING CONSUMER GOODS
Intermediate
FAST MOVING CONSUMER GOODS
Intermediate
HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
Intermediate
HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
Intermediate
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Intermediate
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Intermediate
INVESTMENTS
Intermediate
INVESTMENTS
Intermediate
REAL ESTATE
Intermediate
REAL ESTATE
Intermediate

Social profiles

Personal Website
Personal Website

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Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
French
Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Senior Leadership Program (SLP)
Training
Managerial Drvelopment Program
Phi Management
Oct 2010
Senior Leadership Program
Phi Managment
Oct 2011

Hobbies

  • Music
  • Skiing