Amir SEWILAM
Transformation and Change Management Director at DP World
The move
MoveVeolia → DP World
TitleHR Director Innovation and Markets Function and HR Coordinator North America Zone → People Director - EGYPT
LocationRégion de Paris → Cairo
Career arcRecent arrival
Cross-border moveYes · France → Egypt
Native languageArabic, English
Years in UAE4.4
Total experience29.9 years
DP World headcount10,001+ employees
DP World industryTransportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
DP World HQDubai, Jebel Ali
DP World typePublic Company
Career arc
- People Director - EGYPTFeb 2024 — Present
DP World· Cairo, Egypt· Full-time - Transformation and Change Management Director / HR DirectorFeb 2020 — Jan 2024DP World· Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia· Full-time
- Head of People Middle East and AfricaSep 2015 — Feb 2020DP World· United Arab Emirates , Dubai
- HR Director Innovation and Markets Function and HR Coordinator North America ZoneJun 2013 — Aug 2015
Veolia· Région de Paris, France - VP Organization Development Veolia North America and HR Director Innovation and Markets FunctionJun 2013 — Aug 2014
Veolia North America· Chicago, USA
- Vice-President Human Resources, International OperationsMar 2011 — Jun 2013VVeolia Environnemental Services - Paris· Paris - FRANCE
- Human Resources Director South and Eastern Europe, MEA and GCCFeb 2006 — Feb 2011VVEOLIA Environmental Services - Paris· Paris
- Human Resources DirectorDec 2003 — Jan 2006VVeolia Environnemental Services· Alexandria , Egypt
- Logistics and Warehouse ManagerJan 2003 — Dec 2003
Procter & Gamble· Egypt - Human Resources ManagerJun 1999 — Jan 2003Procter & Gamble· Egypt October 6th Plant
- Operations and Reliability ManagerFeb 1996 — May 1999Procter & Gamble· 6th of October Plant Egypt
Education
- Babson CollegeExecutive Education: Leadership2009 — 2009
- Cairo UniversityB.Sc. · Aeronautical Engineering1985 — 1990
- American University CairoHR Management Diploma · Human Resource Management2000 — 2001
- University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton SchoolExecutive Education: Strategy & Finance2011 — 2011
Languages
- Allemand · Limited working
- Arabic · Native or bilingual
- English · Native or bilingual
- Français · Full professional
Top skills
Talent AcquisitionTalent ManagementOrganization Re-structuringHRISMergers & AcquisitionsEmployee Engagement
About
A seasoned HR Director with +20 years of experience at HR and Operational leadership positions. Hands-on experience in building human capital capabilities in diverse business lines, company size and cultures. Solid experience in driving change in Europe, Africa, GCC and North America. High Leadership and people management capabilities.