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Lemjed BOUZEKRI

Lemjed BOUZEKRI

Senior International CHRO
Dubai

Summary

Experienced HR executive with over 20 years of international leadership in AMEA, Europe, and Latin America. Proven success in developing and implementing HR strategies that support corporate transformation and drive sustainable growth. Recognized for expertise in workforce planning, talent development, M&A integration, change management and organizational design. Committed to fostering inclusion, embracing digital HR practices, and empowering cross-cultural teams for maximum achievement.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Vice President, Human Resources

ENGIE
12.2021 - Current

• Strategic Leadership: Lead the implementation of strategic HR programs and initiatives such as Strategic workforce planning to actively contribute to Engie’s goal of becoming the leader in the sustainable energy market by 2030.
• Change Management: Drive organizational change initiatives, including leadership transitions, reorganizations, and transformation initiatives, ensuring regional teams are aligned with company goals and values. This includes anticipating organizational changes and skills retention and new skills development.
• HR Operations Optimization: Develop and implement effective HR processes and policies to support business growth while ensuring legal compliance across all countries in the AMEA region. This includes leveraging tools like global HRIS and shared services for operational excellence and improving HR delivery quality.
• Talent Management and Development: Design and execute talent development strategies to foster a culture of continuous learning and to identify and develop future leaders within the organization (succession planning, and leadership pipeline).
• Communication and Engagement: Foster open and transparent communication at all levels of the organization, while developing initiatives to enhance employee engagement and well-being and promote a culture of inclusion and diversity.
• Team Leadership: Coach, develop, and motivate a talented and diverse HR, communication, CSR and Security team, ensuring team members have the skills and resources needed to succeed in their roles.

Human Resources Director

Suez
01.2017 - 11.2021
  • Suez – Middle East & Central Asia - Municipal and Industry (300m€, 1200 empl.), UAE
  • Example of achievements:
  • Design & Implementation of “Act Responsibly program” with focus on Employee Engagement & Development, in Country Values, Diversity & inclusion, Ethic and H&S.
  • Staffing of key positions of new projects (Qatar North Catchment, NRW in KSA, Desalination plant in Oman) and pre-staffing in tender phases (ongoing in KSA, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan).
  • Set up of new HR software (Ramco) and Payroll and Staff administration shared service center (HRSSC) for all the Region.
  • Implementation of more competitive Comp.& Ben. solutions and harmonized benefits (life insurance, medical coverage) across the Region.
  • Design of different learning paths (18 units) to address needs to increase businesses culture and technical skills to local National and local new comers.

Human Resources Director

Suez
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Suez – Europe & Latin America BU (700m€ turnover, 3500 employees), France Example of achievements:.
  • Organization and structuring this new Business Unit.
  • Definition and implementation of Human resources strategy, policies and processes in coherence with the values developed by the Group.
  • Key jobs staffing (CEO Mexico, CEO Europe, Project Director Panama, …).
  • Project acquisition in Brazil (1100 employees, 250m€).

Human Resources Director

Suez
01.2009 - 01.2014
  • Suez: Transversal for the Industrial activities of Suez International Operational for Europe Industry (140m€ turnover, 700 employees), France Examples of achievements:.
  • Mapping of Industrial competencies within Suez worldwide.
  • Launch of worldwide communities of practice (Oil&Gas, Mining…).
  • Closure of a major plant in France without impacting the social climate.
  • Negotiation of the France agreement on working time in order to gain flexibility.
  • Implementation of an annual competence development interview.
  • Reduction of 10% of staff in Europe due to the crisis.

Human Resources Manager

Cofely
01.2005 - 01.2009
  • Engie –, and Picardie Agencies, FranceExamples of tasks and achievements:.
  • HR Management of 6 Business Units.
  • Reorientation of HR department to ensure internal customer satisfaction (Managers / Employees) and contribution to improving social climate (satisfaction increased from 61% to 84% in 2 years).

Junior Human Resources Manager

Suez
01.2003 - 01.2005

Education

Master of Science - Human Resources Strategies

Celsa - Sorbonne
Paris

Master of Science - Employment Management And Administration

Institut De Gestion Social
Paris

High School Diploma -

University Paris 13
Villetaneuse, France

Skills

Business and HR Strategy

Accomplishments

  • Involved in the promotion of Diversity in companies:.
  • Co-author of “Pas la gueule de l'emploi ?! -> link.
  • Interviews RFI, Sud Radio -> link 1, link 2.
  • Conference participation and articles -> link 1, link 2, link 3.

Timeline

Vice President, Human Resources

ENGIE
12.2021 - Current

Human Resources Director

Suez
01.2017 - 11.2021

Human Resources Director

Suez
01.2014 - 01.2016

Human Resources Director

Suez
01.2009 - 01.2014

Human Resources Manager

Cofely
01.2005 - 01.2009

Junior Human Resources Manager

Suez
01.2003 - 01.2005

Master of Science - Human Resources Strategies

Celsa - Sorbonne

Master of Science - Employment Management And Administration

Institut De Gestion Social

High School Diploma -

University Paris 13
Lemjed BOUZEKRISenior International CHRO