Sarah Albakeri
HR Leader & Award-Winning Expert in Leadership, Rewards & Talent Management
Abu Dhabi
Summary
A dynamic professional dedicated to driving organizational evolution towards success. With a proven track record, focuses on cultivating a high-performance culture prioritizing employee well-being, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Proficient in leadership, coaching, and communication, instrumental in attracting top talent and fostering their sustained engagement and growth within the organization. Committed to driving transformative leadership and creating a thriving workplace environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Vice President Human Capital
Tabreed (National Central Cooling Company PJSC)
11.2017 - Current
- Strategic Workforce Planning, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Rewards & Recognition, Compensation & Benefits, LTIP, HRIS implementation, Employee Engagement, Wellbeing Programs, and leadership succession planning
- Recognized as one of the Most Influential HR Leaders 2024, as well as The Most Inspiring Woman in Human Capital Leader of the year 2024 on the International Women's Day.
- In 2023, won Five HR Excellence Awards including but not limited to HR Leader in the GCC in Private Sector, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I), Women Empowerment
- Previous Awards - six awards from esteemed Human Resources Regional Awards
- Board Member in Tabreed subsidiaries, Chairperson of Women in Tabreed, Member at various Committees such as Sourcing and Tendering Committee, and Guest Speaker at various events, and active participant in personal development initiatives.
Talent Development Assistant Manager
AMMROC (Advanced Military Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Center)
10.2013 - 10.2017
- Overseeing learning and development, performance management, career development plans, and sponsorship programs
- Successful implementation of leadership programs, effective Oracle system for training needs, and sponsorship programs for UAE National students.
IT Support
ADNOC Distribution
05.2004 - 12.2004
- Website development, internal user support, IT equipment repair.
Education
Executive Master in Change (EMC) -
INSEAD Asia Campus
Singapore 10.2021 - 05.2023
Executive Master Degree in Public Administration with Distinction -
Zayed University
UAE 09.2009 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems applied to Communication major -
Zayed University
UAE 09.1999 - 05.2003
Skills
Leadershipundefined
Certification
Board of Director Program, 2023/24 (on going)
Awards
- Nominated and Chosen as the Moderator for Majlis Mohammed Bin Zayed (2024)
- The Most Influential HR Leader (2024)
- The Most Inspiring Women Human Capital Leader (2024)
- HR Leader of the Year in Private Sector (2023)
- Best Workplace & HR Practices (2023)
- Women Empowerment (2023)
- Excellence in Inclusion, Equity & Diversity (2023)
- Excellence in Health & Wellbeing (2023)
- MAJRA Impact Seal (Silver Tier) (2022)
- HR Team of the Year (2022)
- Innovation in Employee Engagement in Private Sector (2021)
- Best Execution of a Business Continuity Plan Award (Excellence in HR) (2020)
- Employee Engagement (two Awards) (2018 - 2019)
Volunteer Experience
Data Entry, Zayed University, 10/2003, 01/2004, Assisting students with IT courses, organizing educational trips.
Timeline
Executive Master in Change (EMC) -
INSEAD Asia Campus
10.2021 - 05.2023
Vice President Human Capital
Tabreed (National Central Cooling Company PJSC)
11.2017 - Current
Talent Development Assistant Manager
AMMROC (Advanced Military Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Center)
10.2013 - 10.2017
Executive Master Degree in Public Administration with Distinction -
Zayed University
09.2009 - 05.2011
IT Support
ADNOC Distribution
05.2004 - 12.2004
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems applied to Communication major -
Zayed University
09.1999 - 05.2003
Board of Director Program, 2023/24 (on going)
Certified Professional- Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM-CP), 2019
Certified Trainer, 2019
Associate Certified Coach (ACC), 2019
Certified Professional Co-Active Coach, 2018
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