Khaled AlHammadi
Director Human Capital
The move
MoveAdvanced Technology Research Council → EDGE
TitleHead of Human Capital (Secondment) → Director Human Capital
LocationUnited Arab Emirates → Abu Dhabi
Career arcRooted in UAE★
Cross-border moveNo — same country
Years in UAE18.6
Total experience17.6 years
EDGE headcount10,001+ employees
EDGE industryDefense and Space Manufacturing
EDGE HQAbu Dhabi
EDGE typeGovernment Agency
Career arc
- Head of Human Capital (Secondment)Aug 2024 — Aug 2025AAdvanced Technology Research Council· United Arab Emirates· Full-time
- Director Human CapitalMar 2022 — Present
EDGE· Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
- Talent Management ManagerAug 2016 — Mar 2022EEmirates Nuclear Energy Corporation· Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
- Head of Career Management & Acting Head of Compensation and BenefitsDec 2014 — Jul 2016EEmirates Nuclear Energy Corporation· Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Head of Organization DevelopmentMay 2013 — Dec 2014EEmirates Nuclear Energy Corporation· Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Human Resources SpecialistDec 2009 — Apr 2013EEmirates Nuclear Energy Corporation· Abu Dhabi
- Human Resources OfficerAug 2008 — Dec 2009EExecutive Affairs Authority· United Arab Emirates· Full-time
Education
- National Defense CollegeMaster's degree in Strategic and Security Studies · Strategic Studies2020 — 2021
- Purdue University· Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, GeneralAug 2004 — May 2008
- INSEADRaising Leaders Program · Leadership DevelopmentJul 2011 — Sep 2011
Languages
- Arabic
- English
Top skills
Performance ImprovementPerformance ManagementKnowledge ManagementProject ManagementCoachingOrganizational Effectiveness
About
Experienced Human Capital leader with over 18 years of leadership across Government, Semi-Government, Energy, Defence, High Tech, and R&D sectors. Specialized in building and transforming Human Capital functions to drive organizational excellence and impact. Proven track record in people strategy, culture transformation, leadership development, and organizational development. Passionate about empowering teams, nurturing talent, and creating high-performing, purpose-driven organizations. Stronger believer that great organizations are built when people feel inspired, valued, and trusted to make a difference.