Catherine Isaac
Regional Human Resources Director |40 under 40| CIPD member
The move
MoveBridgestone EMEA → G42
TitleRegional Human Resources Director, Middle East & Africa → Human Capital Director
LocationDubai → United Arab Emirates
Cross-border moveNo — same country
Native languageEnglish, Arabic
Years in UAE10.9
Total experience15.1 years
Career arc
- Human Capital DirectorMar 2026 — Present
G42· United Arab Emirates· Full-time
- Regional Human Resources Director, Middle East & AfricaNov 2024 — Mar 2026
Bridgestone EMEA· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time - Head of Human Resources, Middle East & AfricaJan 2023 — Dec 2024Bridgestone EMEA· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
- Human Resources Manager, Middle East & AfricaJul 2021 — Jan 2023Bridgestone EMEA· United Arab Emirates· Full-time
- Human Resources Operations ManagerFeb 2021 — Jul 2021
Bridgestone EMIA· United Arab Emirates· Full-time
- Human Resources ManagerMay 2020 — Feb 2021
MENA Assistance· United Arab Emirates· Full-time
- Regional Head of Human ResourcesJan 2017 — Apr 2020
Madi International· United Arab Emirates
- Human Resources GeneralistJul 2015 — Jan 2017
- Human Resources GeneralistApr 2014 — Jan 2015
Marriott International· Cairo - Egypt - Office ManagerAug 2010 — Nov 2012
Gohar Photography· Egypt
- Assistant Manager Human ResourcesJul 2010 — Feb 2014
I.C.T center· Egypt
Education
- Ain Shams UniversityBachelor of Arts (B.A.) · Mass Communication/Media Studies2006 — 2010
- CIPD QualificationsCIPD - level 5 · Human Resources Management2018 — 2019
Languages
- English · Native or bilingual
- Arabic · Native or bilingual
- French · Elementary
Top skills
Six SigmaHR ManagementCompensation & BenefitsBusiness StrategyPhoto EditorBudgeting
About
As an experienced HR leader, I have a proven track record in HR leadership, coaching, talent management, and employee engagement. I have successfully led HR transformation initiatives across various industries, including wholesale, retail, manufacturing, and beauty. I am committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and high-performance culture. I excel in people management, organizational structure and development, change management, and possess strong analytical, logical, and communication skills. My career highlights include developing business processes, assessing the quality of people, and efficiently handling employee relations, performance management, and development.