Mohamed Akale, Senior Human ResourcesJoint Ventures Partner/Consultant

Mohamed Akale

Senior Human ResourcesJoint Ventures Partner/Consultant

Aramco

Location
Saudi Arabia
Education
Master's degree, Fellow Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
Experience
44 years, 6 Months

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Total years of experience :44 years, 6 Months

Senior Human ResourcesJoint Ventures Partner/Consultant at Aramco
  • Saudi Arabia - Eastern Province
  • My current job since February 2013

Function as a subject matter expert for projects, managing variety of Human Resources projects from the development of human capital projects and policies to developing Human Resources policies, staffing, benefits and compensation initiatives. Saudi Aramco is the largest oil company in the world in terms of proven oil reserves and production.
Leading the team that is responsible for the integration of Human Resources best practices into Saudi Aramco Joint Ventures/Subsidiaries through coordination and facilitation that contributing to Joint Ventures success and competitiveness. (Currently 46 Aramco Joint Venture Companies). Evolving as a strategic consultative HR Partner and Advisor to Saudi Aramco Joint Ventures Companies. Exploring opportunities for shared HR Services resulting in efficiencies and improved services by leveraging economies of scale and technologies. Contributing to the improvement of inter-Joint Ventures communication and cooperation through effective networking process.

Senior Human Resources Business Advisor at Saudi Aramco
  • Saudi Arabia - Eastern Province
  • April 2009 to February 2013

With 55, 000+ employees in over 10 countries, Aramco was one of the world's largest producers of Oil and Gas. Aramco is a world leader in the Energy field. Provided HR support to Senior management. Lead HR Projects including introduction of HR partner operating model. Provided vastly advanced consulting and advisory services to solving solutions to highly complex HR issues. Reporting to the Director Human Resources Services Department. Designed and HRD intervention to improve employee performance at Aramco.Strategic Human Resources business partner leading the people strategy. (EVP).Provided consultancy services to various business lines on human resources development, compensation and organisation development. Responsible for coordinating all HR-related restructuring activities and responsible for global costing and workforce controlling for all HRSD.

Leadership & Organisation Development Consultant at Saudi Petroleum Company ( Saudi Aramco)
  • Saudi Arabia
  • April 2003 to October 2009

•LEADERSHIP & ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT
•Designed an HRD intervention to improve employee performance at Aramco
•Provide consultancy services to various business lines on human resources development, competency analysis, and organization development. Negotiate with various clients for projects
•Evaluated processes to improve processes and employee morale. Reduced absenteeism and tardiness by 25%, increased productivity and service quality in a multicultural work environment
•Keep up-to-date on latest developments and trends in the industry and recommend to management appropriate changes in the concepts, practices, methods and techniques employed by the company.
Certified to Facilitate:-
*7th Habits of the Highly Effective People Signature- Steven Covey
*Situational Leadership, SLII - Ken Blanchard
* Train the Trainers
*Operational Excellence, etc

Managing Director at Alpha Training & Development Consultancy LTD
  • Bahrain
  • August 2002 to March 2003

•Managing, consulting and training for small & medium sized companies in the Arabian Gulf Countries and United Kingdom.
•Responsible for research and planning the development of Gulf Management programs for the GCC

Corporate Career Development Consultant at Gulf Air
  • Bahrain - Manama
  • July 1994 to July 2002

•Responsible for manpower and career development unit. Developed a full range of management and marketing training activities linked to business strategies and directed to achieving organizational growth.
•In conjunction with line management devised and implemented succession and development plans for the Gulf Nationals. Introduced competency/assessment.
•Developed and implemented new courses such as “Intensive Marketing program” for all regional managers in Gulf Air Stations to improve yield
•Undertook some project work in the field of recruitment, job analysis
•Established and implemented a strategic comprehensive system encompassing the Gulf Air manpower, career development, appraisal and succession system.
•Accomplished projects included - The Gulf Nationalization Policy and Management Traineeship Program for Nationals from the four Owning states (Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, and United Arab Emirates. U.A.E.) Training them for Airport / Marketing Management position
•Responsible for the continuing education, training and certification of new and experienced employee.
• Travelled to more than 20 of our offices in 10 countries in Africa, Middle East and Gulf
•Designed and led the implementation of a major sales force change management initiative- leading to a direct annual cost savings of approximately $2mm through reduced payroll and operating
•Good relationship and partnership with government officials in Africa, Middle East and Gulf countries we served. Restored the leadership of Gulf Airline in the Gulf, Middle East region, I have created a multi-year business plan
•Developed a centralized training program to support a new commission only, field sales force including distant e-learning solutions, self-directed training programs, webinars and workshops which led the team to out perform the inside sales force within 34 days and achieved an average of 200% of goal for thepast 2 years.

Director of Programs at Career Development Foundation of Oman
  • Oman - Muscat
  • March 1993 to June 1994

•Promoted and maintained good relationship with both internally and external customer and partnered with other providers and agencies, potential customers, and the general public in order to best serve the interests of the Oman in accordance with its strategy, values and policy framework; and to pursue with the utmost vigour its current and future business interests
•Strengthened multi-disciplinary approaches to education and training, working closely with Ministry of Education & Training to match job requirements and people competencies.
•Made the department more up to date by applying some advanced methods for cost effective recruitment formulated an efficient compensation plan as a director. Responsible for the continuing education, training, and certification of Omanis.
•Designed and delivered courses for companies in Oman, including Oman Aviation Services with particular reference to Passengers Handling Services and Customer care courses.
•Recruiting Lecturers who can motivate students at all levels in the department. Some of the courses are short programmes, UK Professional Qualifications, NVQ's and National Diplomas.

Business Management Lecturer(Part-Time) at University of Bahrain
  • Bahrain
  • September 1991 to April 1993

Taught on the BSc. / MBA programs and Management Professional Courses

Management Development & Training Coordinator at Bahrain Telecommunication Company
  • Bahrain
  • September 1989 to August 1992

•Researched and evaluated management practices, training and development programs, leadership principles and employee relation in international human resources department
•Established strong leadership to promote HR staff activities using modern support tools. Also show ability and capability in establishing and maintaining effective working relationship both as a team member and team leader
•Completely redesigned management development & training programs, Succession planning and Career Development. Developed a comprehensive employee career development system, aligned with the business needs.
•Formulate and execute the assessment program regarding the efficiency of 40% incentive payment scheme. Provided needed supervision for other staff and management personnel training
•Chaired the team that launched and introduced Total Quality Management program in Bahrain Telecom.

Head of Department-Business & Computing Studies at Pitman Center, Bahrain
  • Bahrain - Manama
  • February 1989 to November 1989

•Undertook a pro-active and co-operative role within the Center’s Executive Team (and relevant groups initiatives established by the Executive), thereby making a meaningful and influential contributions to the corporate leadership, management and strategic development of the Country.
•Responsible for Developing & Marketing the Center’s Courses, identifying the Training needs of Bahrainis and Designing suitable courses to meet those needs.
•Recruited efficient and effective Business studies Lecturers who can motivate students at all level in the Centre. Worked closely with United Kingdom examination and professional bodies.
•Played a major role in training and development of Bahrain Nationals: ( one example was the 10, 000 plans by the Bahrain Ministry of Labour)

Business Studies Lecturer at North Manchester College
  • United Kingdom
  • May 1986 to August 1988

.•BUSINESS STUDIES LECTURER
•Few years’ experience of teaching on BTEC AWARDs and U.K. professional courses (CIM, AAT, CIMA, etc)
•Taught on all business Studies subjects: Sales & Marketing, Business Statistics, Information Technology, and People in Organization, Management, Purchasing and Organization in its Environment.

Managing Director (Partner) at J.V. Management, Development Consultancy, UK.
  • United Kingdom
  • May 1985 to August 1986

•Participated in Human Resources Consultancy work for Manchester City Council, designed Management training programs for middle managers
•Key Responsibilities includes:
- Provided management analysis and training that allow clients to
remain competitive in the midst of international economic changes and
the advent of new technology and products.
- Research and Analysis, advice to managers and executives, and
preparation of Business proposals, etc
Gained experience of analysing and improving small and medium size companies in developing countries (Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania and Barbados) and successfully increased their turnover budget.

Personnel and Development Manager at Wesba Manufacturing Company
  • United Kingdom
  • August 1982 to May 1983

.•Worked closely with senior managers in order to deliver the right personnel and development policy.
•Developed corporate & strategic HR, OD and employee development programs to achieve objectives. Developed performance management system based on staff competency skill to predict future potential of individuals, their performance in present positions and career progressions
•Managed the recruitment and staff development function in conjunction with line management, future manpower requirements in terms of numbers and required skills.
•Identified personnel for development; carried out Training Needs Analysis and prepared development programmes to satisfy those needs; monitor progress during development process and conducted supervisory and management training courses

Sales Marketing Manager at Magnum & Company
  • United Kingdom
  • August 1978 to July 1981

•Successfully increased West Africa turnover budget
•Gained experience of selling to foreign Governments, especially Africa, South America.
•Major areas of responsibility included Selling, Management of people, Import & Export procedures
•Negotiated business arrangements of Contracts, expediting, pricing and Appointment of Agents in Foreign Countries.

Sales Marketing Officer at ATOB Trading Company
  • United Kingdom
  • August 1976 to September 1978

.•Sales Marketing Officer
•Gained valuable experience in selling, promotion and public relation
•Assisted the Sales Manager on Sales force planning and Training.

Education

Master's degree, Fellow Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
  • at University of Manchester UK
  • March 2015

Fellow Member of the CIPD Uk

Master's degree, Fellow Membership
  • at The Australian Human Resources Institute (FAHRI)
  • January 2015

Fellow membership of the Australian Human Resources Institute

Doctorate, Masters in Industrial Management & Training
  • at University of Manchester
  • October 1988

Personnel Management, Organisation Behaviour, Management Training, Organisation Development, Training & Development,Quantitative Methods.Audio Visual management

Diploma, Post Graduate Certificate in Education-FE
  • at Huddersfield Polytechnic
  • September 1987

Teaching Certificate for teaching Adult.

Diploma, Post Graduate Diploma in Management
  • at Northstaffordshire Poly.
  • September 1984

Subjects studied:-Management,Management Economics,Statistics, Marketing management, Personnel Management, Financial Management, Organisation Behaviour

Diploma, Post graduate Diploma in Procurement Management
  • at ST. Helen School of Management
  • September 1983

Purchasing & manterials management course

Diploma, Business Studies
  • at Stockport College of Technology
  • August 1978

Higher Diploma in Business studies

Specialties & Skills

HR Strategy
Business Change Management
Education
Marketing Management
Management Development
MS-Word, power point, excel & HR software
Possesses high level of communication, presentation, and influencing skills. Building and managing
Possesses high level of communication, presentation, and influencing skills. Energetic facilitator
An "internatinalist" and multicultural-oriented with strong diplomatic skills
Innovative, creative and promoter of idea and concepts
Human Resources Partner
Human Resources Partner

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Intermediate

Memberships

Chartered Inst. of Personnel Management
  • FELLOW CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PERSONNEL AND DEVELOPMENT (FCIPD)
  • April 2015
Chartered Inst. of Marketing
  • MEMBERSHIP(MCIM)
  • June 1985
Australian Human Resources Institute
  • Fellow Chartered Australian Human Resources Management Institute (FAHRI)
  • January 2015

Hobbies

  • Reading and Golfing
    Passionate about the financial markets: currently learning technical analysis for short-term trading and intend to trade the markets successfully in the future! Enjoy reading science fiction/fantasy novels and cooking traditional African dishes for friends. Love football: I am an avid Arsenal fan, and would love to be Arsène Wenger in another