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Laura Hattar

Global Total Rewards & HR Executive | Executive Compensation Design | Job Architecture & Organization Design Transformation | Global Reward Programs | Organizational Effectiveness
18.4 yrs experienceRetail
Apr 2026

The move

MoveMajid Al Futtaim → Kerry
TitleGroup Compensation Programs Director & Properties Total Rewards Director → APMEA Total Rewards Director
LocationUnited Arab Emirates → United Arab Emirates
Cross-border moveNo — same country
Years in UAE13.1
Total experience18.4 years
Kerry headcount10,001+ employees
Kerry industryFood and Beverage Services
Kerry HQNaas
Kerry typePublic Company

Career arc

  1. APMEA Total Rewards DirectorApr 2026 — Present
    Kerry· United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  2. Group Compensation Programs Director & Properties Total Rewards DirectorNov 2022 — Mar 2026
    Majid Al Futtaim· United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  3. AMEA, APAC & Global Travel Retail Total Rewards Director & Global Travel Retail HR DirectorSep 2018 — Oct 2022
    Bacardi· United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  4. AMENA/EMA Total Rewards ManagerJan 2013 — Aug 2018
    PepsiCo· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  5. Corporate Total Rewards ManagerMar 2011 — Dec 2012
    Hikma Pharmaceuticals· Jordan· Full-time
  6. Human Resources Supervisor / Planning & DevelopmentAug 2007 — Mar 2011
    Royal Jordanian

Education

Languages

  • English , Spanish and Italian

Top skills

Compensation & BenefitsManpower PlanningCapability DevelopmentBoard RelationsCompliance ManagementHR Strategy

About

As a global Total Rewards and HR Executive, I partner with leadership to design and deliver innovative compensation and benefits strategies that align with organizational vision, drive performance, and position companies for sustained success. My work spans more than 20 countries across multiple industries, where I have led transformative TR and HR initiatives that enhance culture, strengthen governance, and attract top-tier talent. Building on this global perspective, I excel at creating future-ready organization structures that keep companies agile and competitive. I have led zero-based organizational design projects that streamline operations, boost efficiency, and align structures with global best practices. Whether overhauling grading frameworks, redesigning job architecture, or rei

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