Group HR Director
Al Masah Capital Management Limited
Total years of experience :24 years, 2 Months
Al Masah Capital Management (15.08.13-20.05.2020), Director - HR, report to CEO.
Private equity firm, alternative investment, with over USD 1 billion funds. More than 75 workers, 30
nationalities. 5 verticals (AVIVO healthcare, Education, F&B, Logistics, Real Estate), across
MENASA region. Industry leader.
1. Setup new companies in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Singapore, London, Mauritius, open trust in Cayman
2. Increased company revenue by 18%
3. Prepared & managed annual budget for Dubai Business Entities, up to AED 75 million
4. Orchestrated tender for interior design, for the Company’s property (documents & process)
5. Managed interior design projects for over 6000 sq. ft. (from shell & core till municipality
inspection)
6. Headhunted & hired, and trained inhouse team, as per business requirements
7. Developed compensation & retention plans to attract talented industry experts
8. Managed company property (over 6000 sq. ft)
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9. Created & developed induction & annual training programs to improve organizational
performance.
10. Created & developed bi-annual performance evaluation & analysis program.
11. Developed performance measurement matrix & for sales team
12. Organized performance evaluation for sales team every quarter, based on performance, made
decisions
13. HR audit (succeeded with Protiviti, PWC, DFSA)
14. Created & streamlined Company processes, policies, rules, regulations, risk assessment,
business continuity, operational stability, Succession Planning, Backup matrix, Petty Cash,
Procurement, etc.
15. Improved employee retention by 50%, employee productivity by 20%, staff growth 35% annually
16. Saved over AED 1 million within 2-year time
17. Successfully completed 5 Projects (EFT 2102, EFT 6 floor, EMC, Organization restructure, Medical
Insurance
18. Built the most effective operational team (11 reports)
CMA SYSTEMs (15.06.08-15.07.13) - 5 years, Sr. Manager - HR, reported to GM
A joined venture of IBM & CMA CGM, 3rd largest in the world shipping company. 220 employees in
the Dubai office, more than 18, 000 workers across the world. Provides software solution for
shipping industry.
1. Setup new business entities, inhouse processes, policies, procedures, rules and regulations
2. Prepared and successfully managed annual budget up to AED 52 million
3. Successfully managed 5 in-house projects (EMU, LARA, Rigel, Omega, CMP)
4. Implemented 5 in-house software applications (RPM, e-temptation, HR-Horoquartz, Sextant,
Cubics)
5. Implemented: PBS, EEA, SAC, Flexitime policy, Work from home policy, Internet policy
6. Reduced idle time by 10%, improved staff performance by 15%
7. Staff growth above 20% per annum
8. Successfully completed IBM audit 3 years in a row
9. Succeeded in CMMI Level 3 certification and prepared the company for CMMI Level 5
10. Created corporate social program: improved morale, productivity, employee engagement
11. Built & streamlined inhouse processes, policies and procedures. Improved recruitment,
retention, payroll, compensation & benefits system, training program, documentation, audit,
processes, policies & procedures, rules and regulations
12. Was promoted from HR Manager to Senior HR Manager
Dorsch Holding (March 2007- June 2008) - HR Manager, reported
Dorsch Holding (March 2007- June 2008) - HR Manager, reported to CFO/GM
Operating worldwide for more than 60 years. In AD has over 800 employees, specialized in
construction management, architecture, designs, and engineering.
1. Built an HR team with 5 reports
2. HR Setup: HR Manual, policies/procedures/processes, rules & regulations, arbitration,
legislation
3. Recruitment for ADCO, ADMA-OPCO, ZADCO, Al Hili Project, Dubai/Fujairah road project,
Cornish Project,
Bani Yas islands project. Established training program in PMP certification
4. Established time attendance system, payroll management, HR data management, medical
insurance,
employee performance
5. Managed government and Legal issues in HR. Advisory on UAE labour law
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Williams International (US COSTS), (May 2005- February 2007) COO & HR Manager, reported
to CFO
Construction management in the property, engineering, and construction industries. US-based, has
offices across the Middle East and Australia. Was invited to Dubai by Nakheel to manage JLT project.
Had 16 consultants onboard.
1. Document Management & Document Control through Primavera
2. Global recruitment of high-profile architects for Nakheel consultation, JLT project
3. Successfully managed all in-house operations & PRO duty in JAFZA
4. Payroll processing, accounting, time attendance, employee relations, HR Data processing
5. Managed Legal issues. Consultation on UAE labor law
Public Company; 5000 employees worldwide. Public Relations and Communications industry. In
2003 nominated the best PR agency in the world.
1. Established Company policies, procedures, employee handbook. Streamlined processes
2. Recruitment, employee relations. Training programs, employee motivation, retention program.
3. PRO duties (established relationship with immigration & labor departments, other government
authorities)
4. In-house operations.
Works for UAE Navy. Has over 800 employees. http://www.adsb.net/
• In-house operations • Office management • PRO duties • Recruitment • HR Administration •
Personnel Files • Advisory on the UAE labor law / handled all grievances & complains • Employee
Relations • Time attendance management • Employee motivation • Employee training program
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EWPSCO (March 1996 - February 2002) - 6 years, HR & Admin Officer, reported to GM
Main company of Al Otaiba Group. Has 4 ships and over 200 employees. Operating onshore and
offshore. Main clients: works for ADMA-OPCO, ZADCO, and ADCO. http://www.ewpsco.ae/
• In-house operations • Office management • Recruitment • PRO duties • Advisory on UAE Labor Law
• Employee relations • HR Data processing • personnel files • HR general administration
Thesis: synthesis of Hofstede cultural dimensions and generation theory. Practical application: how to create an efficient internal corporate culture, employing a synthesis of Hofstede cultural dimension and generation theory
PhD in Business Technology & Organization Management Completed PhD program (Alma Matter) in OM & business technology - Thesis: synthesis of Hofstede cultural dimensions and generation theory. Practical application: how to create an efficient internal corporate culture, employing a synthesis of Hofstede cultural dimension and generation theory.
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