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Abir M Chamas

Head of Group Legal & CoSec Operations at Emirates NBD
21.8 yrs experienceBanking
Jan 2023

The move

MovePricewaterhouseCoopers Emirates NBD
TitlePersonal and Operation Assistant Head of Legal & CoSec Operations
LocationDubai Head office building - Deira - Dubai
Career arcRecent arrival
Cross-border moveYes · United Arab Emirates Head Office Building - Deira - Dubai
UAE federal / sovereign destinationYes
Native languageArabic
Years in UAE10.5
Total experience21.8 years
Emirates NBD headcount10,001+ employees
Emirates NBD industryBanking
Emirates NBD HQDubai, United Arab Emirates
Emirates NBD typePublic Company

Career arc

  1. Head of Legal & CoSec OperationsJan 2023 — Present
    Emirates NBD· Head office building - Deira - Dubai· Full-time
  2. Head of Legal Business SupportApr 2021 — Apr 2023
    Emirates NBD· Head office building - Deira - Dubai· Full-time
  3. Senior PA and Head of Administration team - Group LegalOct 2018 — Apr 2021
    Emirates NBD· Al Ras, Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  4. Head of Legal HelpDeskMar 2016 — Oct 2018
    Emirates NBD· Al Ras, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  5. Assistant Manager - Board SecretariatDec 2008 — Feb 2016
    Emirates NBD
  6. Personal and Operation AssistantJun 2006 — Nov 2008
    PricewaterhouseCoopers
  7. Office ManagerOct 2003 — Oct 2005
    Al Alaa Shipping Co

Education

Languages

  • English · Full professional
  • Arabic · Native or bilingual
  • French · Full professional

Top skills

LeadershipTravel ArrangementsAnalytical SkillsStress ManagementTeamworkCommunication Skills

About

Twenty years of experiences recently in administration (Helpdesk Management) and Board Secretary services, previously providing executive assistance to an advisory services director. I am responsible of receiving and dealing with hundreds of help-desk requests on monthly basis. I have previously attended Board meetings within the group of companies I work in for the last six years. Up-to-date technical knowledge and past “Certified Associate Program” and Lean Six Sigma successfully. With the experience of more than 20 years, a proven record of a well-rounded person with social skills to work in most environments. Always has been highly motivated to excel in new career, and a fast learner. Self-directed, independent worker with proven ability to meet deadline and work in pressure. Maintain

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