Aya Arafa
Strategic Projects Chief Expert at SAP
The move
MoveIBM → SAP
TitleDirector of Human Resources → Business Support Director
LocationCairo → United Arab Emirates
Career arcRecent arrival
Cross-border moveYes · Egypt → United Arab Emirates
Native languageArabic, English
Years in UAE8.0
Total experience34.2 years
SAP headcount10,001+ employees
SAP industrySoftware Development
SAP HQWalldorf, BW
SAP founded1972
SAP typePublic Company
Career arc
- Business Support DirectorSep 2021 — Present
SAP· United Arab Emirates· Full-time - Human Resources DirectorMay 2018 — Aug 2021SAP· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
- Regional HRBP Europe, Middle East and AfricaFeb 2011 — May 2018SAP· Cairo, Egypt
- Director of Human ResourcesAug 2000 — Jan 2011
IBM· Cairo, Egypt - Human Resources GeneralistDec 1991 — Jul 2000
Xerox· Cairo, Egypt
Education
- Cairo UniversityBachelor's degree · Economics1986 — 1990
- The American University in CairoDiploma · Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General1991 — 1991
Languages
- Arabic · Native or bilingual
- English · Native or bilingual
Top skills
TeamworkTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementHRISSAP HREnterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
About
I am an HR professional with a vision to influence experiences positively. Have developed my HR knowledge in all functions with 3 multi-nationals who are leaders in their markets. This experience along with my interpersonal skills developed me into a diverse person who can fit easily in different teams. I am a leader, dedicated, flexible and eager to learn from others. Also I am energized by introducing ideas and promoting enthusiasm in the workplace.