HEAD OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
Majid Al Futtaim Ventures
مجموع سنوات الخبرة :37 years, 3 أشهر
A Key senior-member of MAF Ventures Government Relations advocating for the company’s legislative and regulatory agendas.
Represent the company before the ministries and government departments to resolve issues related to registrations, licensing, disputes, etc.
Assist with developing functional strategies and budgets in accordance with companies’ overall strategies and directions
Develop, monitor and implement divisional policies and procedures.
Be acutely aware of government regulations and statutory changes and determine their impact on the company.
Promote and build strong relationships with high public officials.
Financial and effective cost management.
Staff and Performance Management
Implement benchmarks for transactions and investigate more efficient electronic solutions to workflow.
Responsible for Emiratization manpower and the implementation of HR policies and procedures. In charge of 7 business areas within the UAE include, GCC and Egypt.
Manpower Planning & Organization;
Government Relations;
Ensure all HR policies are developed, implemented and aligned to the organization’s strateby.
Recruitment, selection, induction & probation;
Employee relations and administration;
Undertake specific projects;
Preparation of requisite HR related MIS/reports;
Implementation of the performance appraisal system with business areas.
Changes / improvements in the process.
Promoted to lead the Playnation Project in Mirdiff City Center and was responsible for the delivery of the project for opening in March 2010: CDE, I FLY, Soccer Circus, Magic Planet & Aqua Play.
Leading a team of 5 managers and total of 150 staff, I was responsible for:
the formulation of long term business plans/strategy and budgets;
setting up goals and targets for each department
directing the efforts of the Managers and monitor their performance (Operations, Marketing, Commercial, Finance & HR);
Health and Safety Management, in accordance with government rules and regulations, of;
Managing outsourced operational areas (Security, Maintenance);
Financial Management ensuring control over expenses and cost saving measures, also, ensuring effective utilization of marketing budget on advertising, sales promotions/events, P.R., activities program, etc.
Manage the process of additions, changes & upgrades to business facilities;
Responsible for all government relations, setting up all required security systems and procedures including arrangements with necessary civil and medical authorities, and for obtaining and maintaining all operating approvals for the opening and on-going operations of the ULO Business;
Ensuring compliance with corporate guidelines, business plans, policies and procedures throughout the organization.
- Compliance Management (adherence to internal policies & procedures) and Internal Audit Reports;
Operations Management of both cold and warm sides covering snow play area, ski training, ski slopes, equipment’s, etc.
Business Development to achieve sales targets and maximize profitability;
Customer Service;
Employee Management in collaboration with HR Department;
Ensuring activities and programs are maintained at all times in collaboration with the Operations and Marketing Departments;
Financial and budget management alongside the GM having full P & L responsibility as a profit center head.
Managing the process of additions, changes & upgrade to the facilities including preparing reports, obtaining requisite approvals, setting up of systems procedures and all other related actions.
Was responsible for the management of HR units among all branches in the UAE:
Promoted a consistent understanding of the HR function to all employees.
Developed existing HR policy and initiated new procedures and policies as necessary.
Improved employee morale and launched new employee benefits (compensations, overtime & allowances, career development plans)
Recruitment, Orientation training, in house training, etc
Staff Performance Management systems.
Organization Chart, goals and objectives, vision & Mission Statement, Values, etc.
Twenty years of law enforcement experience as I was responsible for:
Operating equipment’s, including installation of new machines and service needs;
Monitoring, evaluating and counseling a team of 62 employees;
Developing manuals and conducting training courses as necessary on new machines & equipment’s;
Developing and implementing Health and Safety programs of all army aspects and risk measures.
Managing operations including purchasing, quality insurance, troubleshooting, tracking and tracing problems.
Preparing and handling shifts schedules, coordinating team movements with other departments;
Management information to senior management.