Louay Atef

Regional HR Director at PepsiCo

18.1 yrs experienceFood & Beverages

Sep 2024Added yesterday

The move

MoveEtisalat → PepsiCo

TitleRecruitment Supervisor → Regional HR Director - Africa, Middle East & South Asia

LocationDubai → Dubai

Career arcRecent arrival

Cross-border moveNo — same country

Years in UAE1.7

Total experience18.1 years

PepsiCo headcount10,001+ employees

PepsiCo industryFood and Beverage Services

PepsiCo HQPurchase, New York

PepsiCo typePublic Company

Career arc

Regional HR Director - Africa, Middle East & South AsiaSep 2024 — Present
PepsiCo· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
HR Director – North Africa Business UnitSep 2021 — Aug 2024
PepsiCo· Egypt
Total Rewards Senior Manager – Egypt & Saudi Business UnitsApr 2019 — Jan 2022
PepsiCo· Egypt
Sales HR Senior Manager - Pepsi Cola EgyptSep 2017 — Mar 2019
PepsiCo· Egypt
Supply Chain & Central Functions HR Manager – Pepsi Cola EgyptNov 2015 — Aug 2017
PepsiCo
Tanta Plant HRBP – Pepsi Cola EgyptJul 2014 — Oct 2015
PepsiCo
Talent Acquisition Manager - Northeast Africa BUNov 2012 — Jun 2014
PepsiCo
Recruitment SupervisorNov 2011 — Nov 2012
Etisalat
Training and Development SupervisorMay 2010 — Nov 2011
Etisalat
Strategy Management OfficerApr 2009 — Apr 2010
Modern Bakeries Egypt
HR ConsultantNov 2007 — May 2010
JOBMASTER

Education

Orouba Language School
1991 — 2003
Harvard Business Publishing
Certificate of Undergraduate Studies · Compensation & Rewards ManagementPresent
The American University in Cairo
Master's Degree · Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, GeneralPresent
Life Coaching
Certified MentorPresent
SADAT ACADEMY for MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
· Business/Commerce, General2007 — 2007
SHL
Certified AssessorPresent
Human Resources Swiss Exams HRSE
Certificate of Undergraduate Studies · Organizational LeadershipPresent
SADAT ACADEMY for MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
Bachelors Degree · Business; Management; Information Systems (MIS2003 — 2007

Languages

Top skills

Strategic Human Resource PlanningDeveloping New MarketsLabor Law ComplianceFostering inclusivityTransformation ProgramsHR Coaching

About

Global HR Executive with 17+ years of progressive leadership across Africa, Middle East, and South Asia, driving transformation in multinational organizations across consultancy, telecom, and FMCG sectors. Proven track record in leading enterprise-wide change initiatives, major organizational restructures, greenfield projects, post-acquisition integration and post-transformation capability building. Expert in shaping people’s strategies for multinational corporations and advising early-stage ventures, building agile HR frameworks, scalable operating models, and leadership capabilities for organizations navigating rapid growth and enabling future-ready HR capabilities. Experienced in driving cultural transformation, digital HR innovation, and organizational design within complex, matrixed e

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