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Waleed Azab

Waleed Azab

New-Cairo,Cairo

Summary

  • Results-oriented Executive Director with over 30 years of diverse experience across multinational organizations. Proven expertise in administration, human resources, general services, and finance, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of operational dynamics. Notable achievements include streamlining processes that enhance organizational efficiency, and fostering talent development initiatives. Committed to leveraging extensive skills and insights to drive strategic growth and operational excellence.
  • Results-driven manager with 25 years of experience in designing and directing strategic initiatives that fuel organizational growth. Demonstrated expertise in leadership, communication, and operational enhancement, leading to significant improvements across various industries. Committed to fostering collaborative environments that drive performance and efficiency. Future aspirations include leveraging extensive managerial skills to further advance organizational success.
  • A thorough management of assets, optimizing financial operations, providing leadership to all staff, establishing business goals, advising the board of directors on organizational activities, overseeing and streamlining daily operations, improving staff performance, and executing special business projects.
  • Dynamic Executive Director with a proven track record in strategic planning and exceptional stewardship. Successfully fostered positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders while consistently achieving organizational goals. Expertise in financial management ensures sound practices that drive operational efficiency. Career goals include further enhancing stakeholder engagement, and organizational growth.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Managing Director - International Projects

City Glass
03.2021 - 04.2023
  • Establish company goals and objectives, both short-term and long-term.
  • Formulated business strategies to penetrate targeted global markets.
  • Supervised operations at international branches in Nigeria, Tanzania, and Ghana.
  • Coordinated logistics for international exhibition and trade show participation.
  • Delivered comprehensive performance and business insights to the board.
  • Provided leadership to senior executives.
  • Engaged in professional networking to connect with external importers and agencies.
  • Maintained continuous profit growth and increased wealth for investors.
  • Developed action plans to ensure that all organizational objectives are met promptly.
  • Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
  • Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.

Executive Director

Chemical & Fertilizers Export Council
03.2009 - 02.2021
  • Comprehended and molded the council's export strategy.
  • Translated strategy into actionable plans, aligning with organizational goals.
  • Provided comprehensive performance assessments to the board after a strategic review.
  • Synchronized departmental goals, resource allocation, and procedures with the overarching strategy.
  • Assessed transformations within industry sectors and market trends.
  • Enhanced understanding of exports for the entire council membership.
  • Developed insights by analyzing global chemical industry trends to support better decision-making.
  • Developed capacity-building programs enhancing outreach for the Egyptian chemicals sector.
  • Led the organization and management of trade delegations to seven African nations, including Morocco and Kenya.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained employees on operations and performance expectations.
  • Maintained and extended international liaison with CEC's counterparts, chemical chambers, and associations.
  • Distributed received export opportunities strategically among CEC members to boost chemical exports.
  • Promoted diverse CEC sectors in exhibitions, events, workshops, and conferences.
  • Cultivated cooperative partnerships with authorities to streamline solutions for export issues.
  • Facilitated trade missions and delegations to foreign countries.
  • Maintained accountability for operational and fiscal integrity, effectively managing designated budget.
  • Evaluated existing programs for improvement opportunities while identifying new program ideas based on market analysis.
  • Organized regular meetings with board members to discuss progress on initiatives and solicit feedback.
  • Maintained positive relationships with media outlets to increase visibility of organizational activities.
  • Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.

Chief Officer Administrative Development & HR Sector

Cairo Airport Company
03.2007 - 03.2009
  • Contributed to the development of general policies related to workforce matters such as recruitment, promotion, and transfers.
  • Contributed to developing the salaries, incentives, and benefits system with necessary suggestions.
  • Directed sanction enforcement measures for all staff members.
  • Ensured compliance with personnel laws within the organization.
  • Engaged in constructing company's financial plans addressing personnel-related expenses.
  • Managed employee concerns effectively through proven experiential approaches.
  • Proposed solutions for job creation and structural adjustments to achieve peak operational effectiveness.
  • Identified necessary qualifications for each job during the evaluation of job order systems.
  • Managed performance rate assessments and optimized job assignment calculations.
  • Directed evaluation of workforce planning and assessed real requirements.
  • Directed efforts related to managing studies in job planning, assignment and human resource development.
  • Oversaw development of training plans to enhance personnel efficiency and performance.
  • Directed studies addressing the efficiency of training and work shifts.
  • Directed activities concerning social welfare while evaluating staff humanitarian cases.
  • Developed and implemented strategic plans to increase organizational efficiency.
  • Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
  • Managed administrative staff to maximize productivity and minimize costs.
  • Facilitated training sessions for new employees on company policies and procedures.
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
  • Created job descriptions that accurately reflect the roles and responsibilities of each position.
  • Assessed applicant tracking systems performance metrics in order to optimize efficiency of recruitment processes.
  • Organized interviews with hiring managers and senior executives to evaluate candidates' abilities.
  • Launched innovative incentive program to achieve low turnover rate in highly competitive market.
  • Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to attract the best talent.
  • Negotiated employment contracts with successful candidates ensuring terms are mutually beneficial for both parties.
  • Tracked progress against recruitment goals on an ongoing basis using key performance indicators.

Director of Human Resources

Mushrif Trading & Contracting Co.
02.2005 - 03.2007
  • Led overseas recruitment efforts, conducting trade tests and evaluating candidate suitability.
  • Addressed human resource requirements using modern recruitment strategies.
  • Directed implementation of a diverse compensation strategy.
  • Created and applied strategies for enhancing diversity management.
  • Directed coordination with contract labor for efficient management processes.
  • Managed and updated HRMS to streamline HR functions.
  • Managed communication with embassy officials to formalize recruitment documents.
  • Supported line management by offering expertise in handling workplace disputes and adherence to legal standards.
  • Organized onboarding processes for new hires, including orientation sessions and paperwork completion.
  • Developed and implemented human resources policies, procedures, and best practices.
  • Managed compensation, insurance and vacation days within employee benefits programs.
  • Resolved complex problems related to administrative processes in a timely manner.
  • Developed a comprehensive training program for new staff members to ensure smooth integration into the organization's culture.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements and accommodations for staff members.

HR & Administration Manager

Al Arfaj Group
07.2002 - 01.2005
  • Company Overview: (Kuwait)
  • Develops, advises on, and implements policies relating to the effective use of human resources (HR) within an organization
  • Implements policies to cover areas such as working practices, recruitment, Payroll, conditions of employment, and diversity
  • Recruiting staff: this includes developing job descriptions, preparing advertisements, checking application forms, Shortlisting, interviewing, and selecting candidates
  • Provide research, analysis, and support for developing business initiatives, perform qualitative and quantitative analyses to better understand project positioning, and prepare presentation documents
  • Listening to grievances and implementing disciplinary procedures
  • Prepare detailed monthly analysis and top-line summary reports that will be read across business functional teams
  • Administering payroll and maintaining records relating to staff
  • Developing, with line managers, human resources (HR) planning strategies, immediate and long-term staff requirements in terms of numbers and skill levels
  • (Kuwait)

Head of IT & Administration Department

Pan Arab Consulting Engineers
01.2000 - 07.2002
  • Company Overview: (Kuwait)
  • Responsible for overseeing the implementation of PACE policies, procedures, and standards related to all functional areas
  • Responsible for managing the Human Resources Department, including managing, overseeing or coordinating (as relevant) activities related to compensation; benefits; reward and recognition programs; employee relations; recruitment; orientation, training, and staff development
  • Planning and sometimes delivering training, including inductions for new staff
  • Analyzing training needs in conjunction with departmental managers
  • Customizing the sufficient system to handle all forms and formats related to the personnel by converting it from a hardcopy format to an electronic format
  • Provide technical consultation and guidance to programming teams in performance-related areas such as design of data structures and maintenance of database objects
  • Design and lead a comprehensive evaluation of the cost control system
  • (Kuwait)

Senior - Personnel Officer

Commercial Bank of Kuwait
06.1997 - 11.2000
  • Maintaining the monthly payroll including all deductions and additions according to the administration dept
  • Maintaining a database for all personnel events such as all expiries of residences or passports or licenses
  • Prepare in sufficient time all forms for renewal and deliver it to (Mandoubs)
  • Developing policies on issues such as working conditions, performance management, equal opportunities, disciplinary procedures, and absence management
  • Prepare all payment and other remuneration issues, including promotion and benefits
  • Negotiating with staff and their representatives on issues relating to payroll
  • Interpreting and advising on employment legislation

File Net Supervisor

Central Bank of Kuwait
03.1993 - 05.1997
  • Following up the daily processing of the File Net system and checking and auditing document data after the registry and scanning operations
  • Updating and refreshing the old data in the database of File Net
  • Supervision of all workflow and tasks in the Filing division
  • Designing special programs in visual basic to handle and control the database of the Investment Companies tracking supervision records

Accountant

Public Authority of Civil Information (PACI)
10.1987 - 03.1993
  • Responsible for the general ledger
  • Assisting with the month-end close and financial statements
  • Handling the bank reconciliations
  • Participating in data collection, fieldwork, and preparing statistical reports
  • Responsible for the maintenance and closing of the general ledger and related accounting areas
  • Responsible for the preparation of monthly reports

Education

Bachelor of Commerce -

Ain Shames University
Cairo
01.1986

Diploma in Computer Science -

American University
Cairo
01.1985

Skills

  • Strategic Decision-Making
  • Persuasive Communication
  • Fostering Professional Relationships
  • Strategic Planning
  • Effective Communication
  • Supervisory experience
  • Leadership Experience
  • Data Analysis Expertise
  • Effective Decision Formulation
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Strategic Organizational Management
  • Research skills
  • Manpower Management
  • Customer relations
  • Key Accounts Management
  • Strong Speaking Abilities
  • Professional Writing Skills
  • Effective Interpersonal Communication
  • Workforce planning
  • Human resources
  • New business launch
  • Business administration

Languages

Arabic
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

Work Availability

monday
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sunday
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Timeline

Managing Director - International Projects

City Glass
03.2021 - 04.2023

Executive Director

Chemical & Fertilizers Export Council
03.2009 - 02.2021

Chief Officer Administrative Development & HR Sector

Cairo Airport Company
03.2007 - 03.2009

Director of Human Resources

Mushrif Trading & Contracting Co.
02.2005 - 03.2007

HR & Administration Manager

Al Arfaj Group
07.2002 - 01.2005

Head of IT & Administration Department

Pan Arab Consulting Engineers
01.2000 - 07.2002

Senior - Personnel Officer

Commercial Bank of Kuwait
06.1997 - 11.2000

File Net Supervisor

Central Bank of Kuwait
03.1993 - 05.1997

Accountant

Public Authority of Civil Information (PACI)
10.1987 - 03.1993

Bachelor of Commerce -

Ain Shames University

Diploma in Computer Science -

American University

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 12/18/63
  • Nationality: Egyptian

In House Courses

  • Programming W/Fox Pro under Windows
  • Programming W/Clipper 5.0
  • Hardware customization and setting up
  • Hardware Fixing & Troubleshooting
  • Installing and setting up workstation using Client 32 for Novell 4.1
  • Novell 4.1 network administration
  • Microsoft NT administration for Networking & workstation

Additional Studies

  • Modern Office Management, 05/1998, IBS (Institute of Banking Studies), Kuwait
  • Managerial Economics, 09/1998, IBS (Institute of Banking Studies), Kuwait
  • Marketing Management, 04/1999, IBS (Institute of Banking Studies), Kuwait
  • Administering Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, 11/1999, IBS (Institute of Banking Studies), Kuwait

References

References available upon request.

Mobile

+20 10-9490-1240, +1(929) 676-3334

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 12/18/63
  • Nationality: Egyptian

In House Courses

  • Programming W/Fox Pro under Windows
  • Programming W/Clipper 5.0
  • Hardware customization and setting up
  • Hardware Fixing & Troubleshooting
  • Installing and setting up workstation using Client 32 for Novell 4.1
  • Novell 4.1 network administration
  • Microsoft NT administration for Networking & workstation

Additional Studies

  • Modern Office Management, 05/1998, IBS (Institute of Banking Studies), Kuwait
  • Managerial Economics, 09/1998, IBS (Institute of Banking Studies), Kuwait
  • Marketing Management, 04/1999, IBS (Institute of Banking Studies), Kuwait
  • Administering Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, 11/1999, IBS (Institute of Banking Studies), Kuwait

References

References available upon request.

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