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MARYAM HAMAD AL MESAFRI

Senior Customer Experience Leader | 17+ Years of Excellence in Service Operations | revenue growth | Digital Transformation
Ras Al Khaimah

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented customer experience leader with over 17+ years of proven success in driving operational excellence, revenue growth, and digital transformation across free zone ecosystem. Proven expertise in transforming service journeys, leading multi-functional teams, and delivering high-impact projects across client experience. A visionary with a strong track record in launching customer-centric initiatives, revenue-generating services, and digital solutions. Recognized for strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement, and continuous service innovation.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
2015
2015
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Customer Experience Director

Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zones (RAKEZ)
08.2018 - Current
  • Lead end-to-experience ecosystem across all RAKEZ service centers, including visa processing, licensing, client support operations
  • Drive innovation, digitization, operational efficiency, and revenue enhancement initiatives across all customer segments
  • Implemented data-driven strategies to identify areas needing improvement in the customer journey.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews with the internal stakeholder, fostering professional growth and development.
  • Streamlined internal processes for more efficient issue resolution, reducing overall case volume while maintaining high-quality service levels.
  • Collaborated with product development team to incorporate customer feedback into future product iterations.

Key Achievements

  • Launched RAKEZ Medical Fitness Center: Generated AED 3M+ in the first year by offering in-house visa medical services
  • Introduced Emirates ID Office Onsite: Reduced visa processing TAT from 22 to 14 days
  • Implemented Instant License Renewal: improved the SLA & customer satisfaction
  • Redesigned Client Segmentation & Service Model: Delivered personalized service approaches aligned with business types and size
  • Increased Renewal Rates from 72% in 2023 to 79.7% in 2024 through strategy revamp including churn modeling, renewal playbooks, and proactive client outreach
  • Deployed Bots for 17 Key Services: reducing manual effort and achieving significant cost savings
  • Launched New Revenue Streams: Emirates ID delivery, tourist/golden visa, translation, and attestation services
  • Honored with 'Distinguished Employee Award' by H.H Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qassimi for innovation and public service excellence


Group Government Services Manager

RAKEZ (formerly RAK FTZ & RAKIA)
05.2016 - 07.2018

Managed government services across merged entities during a crucial integration phase, leading process unification, cross-functional alignment and digital implementation

Key Achievements

  • Unified visa services across two economic zones under a single operating model
  • Delivered 20% growth in visa-related revenue through improved service structuring
  • Transitioned from outsourced to in-house visa operations, enhancing control and quality
  • Spearheaded CRM system implementation for visa to centralize data and streamline workflows
  • Organized RAKEZ’s first government stakeholders’ event
  • Recognized as Best Manager of the Year for strategic contributions

Government Services Manager

RAK Free Trade Zone
05.2013 - 04.2016
  • Led front and back-office visa teams
  • Focused on capacity planning, SLA optimization, budgeting, forecasting, and service delivery
  • Working closely with government entities to streamline and enhance client-facing processes

Key Achievements

  • Introduced Emirates ID services to reduce TAT and increase revenue
  • Restructured backend teams based on capacity planning and service demand
  • Launched urgent visa track for priority clients to support service differentiation
  • Recognized as Best Manager of 2014

Customer Experience Officer (Priority Clients)

Emirates NBD
01.2007 - 04.2013
  • Delivered premium banking experiences to VIP clients, handling account management, KYC, and cross-selling of financial products
  • Managed high-value client portfolios, handling KYC, transactions, and advisory, ensuring superior customer care and service delivery
  • Delivered VIP-level customer service, upselling bank products (loans, cards)

Key Achievements

  • Consistently ranked as a top performer in annual reviews
  • Appointed as acting branch operations/teller head during team absences

Education

MBA - Business Administration

Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT)

Higher Diploma - Information Technology

HCT

Skills

Customer Experience & Service Excellence

Interests

Innovation and Creativity

Wellness & Fitness

Design and Creative Graphics

World History and Cultural Exploration

Timeline

Customer Experience Director

Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zones (RAKEZ)
08.2018 - Current

Group Government Services Manager

RAKEZ (formerly RAK FTZ & RAKIA)
05.2016 - 07.2018

Government Services Manager

RAK Free Trade Zone
05.2013 - 04.2016

Customer Experience Officer (Priority Clients)

Emirates NBD
01.2007 - 04.2013

Higher Diploma - Information Technology

HCT

MBA - Business Administration

Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT)
MARYAM HAMAD AL MESAFRISenior Customer Experience Leader | 17+ Years of Excellence in Service Operations | revenue growth | Digital Transformation