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Saad Khawaja

Director at Uber | Ex Careem | Ex McKinsey
21.2 yrs experienceInternet
May 2023

The move

MoveCareem Uber
TitleSenior Director - Customer and Trust, Safety & Integrity Products Director - Global Head of Core Experiences and AI
LocationUnited Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
Career arcRecent arrival
First time at this levelYes
Cross-border moveNo — same country
Years in UAE10.3
Total experience21.2 years
Uber headcount10,001+ employees
Uber industryInternet Marketplace Platforms
Uber HQSan Francisco, California
Uber typePublic Company

Career arc

  1. Director - Global Head of Core Experiences and AIMay 2023 — Present
    Uber· United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  2. Director - Digital Solutions, Insights & Mobility Community Operations, EMEANov 2020 — May 2023
    Uber· United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  3. Senior Director - Customer and Trust, Safety & Integrity ProductsMay 2018 — Nov 2020
    Careem· United Arab Emirates
  4. Digital Banking PartnerJan 2018 — Apr 2018
    Arab Financial Services· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  5. Head of Risk TransformationOct 2015 — Oct 2017
    Commercial Bank of Dubai· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  6. Associate PrincipalSep 2008 — Oct 2015
    McKinsey & Company
  7. Brand InternJun 2007 — Sep 2007
    Procter & Gamble
  8. Product ManagerJan 2006 — Aug 2006
    Xelleration
  9. Product ManagerSep 2004 — Jan 2006
    CambridgeDocs
  10. Software EngineerJan 2003 — Sep 2004
    Techlogix

Education

Top skills

Business TransformationMarket EntryManagementCompetitive AnalysisStrategyProject Management

About

With 20+ years of professional experience, I am a seasoned Technologist, former Banker and Consultant with a proven track record of driving impact and implementing change. My versatile background encompasses Technology, Banking and Financial Services industries, as well as diverse sectors such as family-owned conglomerates, consumer goods manufacturers, postal services, auto dealerships, real estate, and tech at Uber. As a Director at Uber for global digital experiences, I lead product, planning and operations for Rides and Eats. We deploy technologies such as GenAI, ML and heuristic automations to deliver magical customer experiences and drive higher engagement on the platform. Skills: Strategic Thinking, Business Transformation, Change Management, Digital Solutions, Product Management

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