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Shamena Shaikh

Asc.Director of Talent, Performance & Learning.@ Nestle-MENA | Ex-McKinsey | Global Leader in HR Talent Management & Performance, Capability Building & Business Transformation Strategy
17.6 yrs experienceFood Production
Jan 2025

The move

MoveMcKinsey & Company → Nestlé
TitleGlobal HR & Talent Head → Asc. Director of Talent, Performance, Learning & Development- MENA
LocationDubai → Dubai
Career arcRooted in UAE★
Cross-border moveNo — same country
Years in UAE23.0
Total experience17.6 years
Nestlé headcount10,001+ employees
Nestlé industryFood and Beverage Services
Nestlé HQVevey
Nestlé typePublic Company

Career arc

  1. Asc. Director of Talent, Performance, Learning & Development- MENAJan 2025 — Present
    Nestlé· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  2. Global HR & Talent HeadDec 2014 — Dec 2024
    McKinsey & Company· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  3. Regional Head of HR - Middle East, Egypt & PakistanDec 2014 — May 2020
    McKinsey & Company· United Arab Emirates, Dubai· Full-time
  4. Regional HR Business Partner - Middle EastApr 2012 — Nov 2014
    Eversheds Sutherland· United Arab Emirates, Dubai
  5. Regional HR Officer - Middle EastAug 2008 — Apr 2012
    Dentons· Dubai

Top skills

GeopoliticsGlobal HRHR StrategyCoachingOperationsCultural Awareness

About

A highly driven Leader in HR Talent Management, Performance & Business Transformation Strategy with over 15years international experience, expert in enhancing operational effectiveness, streamlining processes, & enabling organisations to adapt to rapidly changing markets by optimising their most valuable assets, their people. I embarked on my career journey in HR Generalist positions, honing my expertise in every facet of HR. My primary emphasis was on talent acquisition management, delving into the intricacies of international recruitment & cultivating a robust corporate culture by establishing high-performing departments in emerging markets. As my career continued to evolve, I strategically transitioned to Dubai, where my roles expanded to encompass Regional HR Leadership and Global Ta

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