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With 20+ years of experience in the financial services sector, I partner with senior leadership to drive enterprise people strategy in complex, regulated, performance-driven environments. My career spans executive resourcing, senior HR business partnering, and organization-wide transformation, with a track record of shaping operating models, elevating leadership capability, and translating strategy into disciplined execution.
I am known for calm authority, high standards, discretion, and pace—building strong stakeholder alignment and delivering outcomes that move the business forward. I have leveraged AI-powered tools to optimize workforce planning, drive innovation in employee experience, and keep the organization at the forefront of digital HR evolution.
Language
Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Beginner
Work Experience
SVP & Head of HR Business Partnering for Investment Banking, Global Markets, and Global Private Banking at First Abu Dhabi Bank
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026Strategic driver for EXCO and corporate executives; crafts Business HR strategy aligned to growth; coaches and guides executives, leaders, and HR managers; leads employee engagement initiatives; ensures HR practices support long-term business goals.
VP & Global HR Business Partner at First Abu Dhabi Bank
May 1, 2021 - December 1, 2023Strategic partner for EXCO and business leaders; aligns HR with business strategy; drives engagement, collaboration, and results; coaches executives and managers to advance employee engagement plans.
Head of HR Business Partnering (interim) at First Abu Dhabi Bank
February 1, 2021 - May 1, 2021Led interim HRBP function; partnered with cross-functional teams to drive organizational success, employee engagement, and retention during transition.
VP & HR Business Partner at First Abu Dhabi Bank
December 1, 2017 - February 1, 2021Oversaw HR for Dubai First entity; implemented strategic HR initiatives to enhance engagement and retention; contributed to talent acquisition, performance management, and employee development.
SVP & Senior HR Business Partner at First Abu Dhabi Bank
April 1, 2016 - PresentStrategic partner to business heads and corporate executives, delivering enterprise people strategy in a regulated, performance-driven environment. Develop and align the Business HR strategy to enable priorities, growth, and long-term success. Provide coaching and guidance to executives, corporate leaders, and HR managers; foster engagement and knowledge-sharing culture; leverage AI-powered tools to optimize workforce planning and drive digital HR evolution.
SVP – Head of EVP & Executive Resourcing at First Abu Dhabi Bank
January 1, 2016 - April 1, 2026Leads FAB’s Employee Value Proposition (EVP) and Executive Resourcing, strengthening employer brand and senior leadership talent pipeline. Partners with GCHRO, EXCO members, and business heads to shape executive hiring priorities, succession options, and confidential mandates. Oversees senior-level resourcing, market mapping, leadership assessment, and alignment with internal mobility and employee experience.
HR Business Partner at Dubai Islamic Bank
July 1, 2015 - November 1, 2017Added strategic value by partnering with the business to align the People agenda with business plans; involved in Organizational Design, Performance Management, Rewards, Talent Management, Learning & Development, and Employee Relations; contributed to Nationalization and headcount rationalization.
Senior Recruiter at Dubai Islamic Bank
February 1, 2010 - July 1, 2015Partnered with the business to fulfill manpower requirements, led workforce planning, and sourced top talent. Implemented Oracle i-Recruitment and a Manpower Management System to streamline recruitment and staffing.
Education
Pioneer Leadership Program at Harvard Business School
January 1, 2020 - June 9, 2026Bachelor of Business and HR Management at Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University, UAE
January 11, 2030 - June 9, 2026Certified Strengths Coach at Gallup
January 1, 2017 - June 9, 2026CIPD Level 5: Diploma in HR Management at PWC Academy
January 1, 2020 - June 9, 2026Assessment of Leadership Potential at Korn Ferry
January 1, 2019 - June 9, 2026HR Business Partner Workshop: Strategic Alignment at SHRM
January 1, 2018 - June 9, 2026HR Business Partner Workshop: Trusted Internal Consultant at SHRM
January 1, 2018 - June 9, 2026Certified Assessor: Occupational Testing Level 1 & 2 at The British Psychological Society
January 1, 2014 - June 9, 2026Qualifications
Pioneer Leadership Program
January 1, 2020 - June 9, 2026Bachelor of Business and HR Management
January 11, 2030 - June 9, 2026Certified Strengths Coach
January 1, 2017 - June 9, 2026CIPD Level 5: Diploma in HR Management
January 1, 2020 - June 9, 2026Assessment of Leadership Potential
January 1, 2019 - June 9, 2026HR Business Partner Workshop: Strategic Alignment
January 1, 2018 - June 9, 2026HR Business Partner Workshop: Trusted Internal Consultant
January 1, 2018 - June 9, 2026Certified Assessor: Occupational Testing Level 1 & 2
January 1, 2014 - June 9, 2026Industry Experience
Financial Services
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