Shaima Al Mansoori

Drive national talent transformation and institutional capability development within the nuclear and radiation regulatory sector. Trusted to lead strategic human capital initiatives that strengthen regulatory capacity, develop future-ready leadership pipelines, and embed a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous learning across the organization.

• Lead the full human capital and education portfolio, including strategic workforce planning, succession, performance management, Emiratization, and executive development programs.
• Architect enterprise-wide frameworks for talent management, career progression, and leadership development to ensure long-term institutional sustainability.
• Embed AI-powered tools and data-driven learning analytics into leadership development, enabling personalized learning journeys and adaptive capability building.
• Oversee capacity-building strategies and digital quality systems aligned with international standards and regulatory excellence.
• Cultivate strategic partnerships with academic, regulatory, and global institutions to advance technical competencies and future skills development.
• Direct HR operations across budgeting, manpower planning, recruitment, and performance metrics to ensure strategic alignment and operational efficiency.
• Champion knowledge management and digital learning ecosystems, integrating smart platforms to support continuous upskilling and institutional knowledge retention.
• Serve as strategic advisor to senior leadership on workforce capability, organizational growth, and technology-driven talent strategies.

Held in parallel with Director, Education & Training reflecting dual executive leadership across national capacity building and regulatory innovation. Led the FANR’s national R&D strategy, driving regulatory foresight, scientific innovation, and institutional partnerships to strengthen nuclear and radiation safety infrastructure.

• Positioned research as a core enabler of evidence-based policy, modernization, and long-term regulatory capability.
• Directed a portfolio of strategic research programs, delivering policy-relevant outcomes across nuclear technology, radiation protection, and regulatory systems.
• Aligned R&D initiatives with global innovation trends and national regulatory priorities to support forward-looking decision-making.
• Built high-impact collaborations with academic and international institutions (e.g., Khalifa University), strengthening institutional research and innovation ecosystems.
• Served on national and international committees, advising on R&D investment, capacity building, and regulatory advancement.
• Played a key role in developing FANR’s R&D governance framework; appointed as a Board Member of the Emirates Nuclear Technology Center (ENTC) and Technical Steering Committee member, supporting national development and nuclear and radiation scientific innovation.

Spearheaded the launch and institutionalization of FANR’s first comprehensive capacity-building program, aligning human capital development with national priorities and long-term regulatory excellence.

• Designed and executed FANR’s integrated capacity-building strategy, embedding it into the authority’s organizational development model to support future workforce needs and Emiratization goals.
• Developed and implemented competency-based frameworks, professional learning paths, and development tools to enhance operational performance and institutional agility.
• Partnered with executive leadership to formalize career progression models and succession planning strategies across regulatory, technical, and administrative domains.
• Fostered a culture of continuous professional growth and capability building, positioning FANR as a leader in regulatory human capital development in line with international benchmarks.

Advanced FANR’s workforce capability through high-impact development programs, global partnerships, and strategic training operations during a phase of organizational growth.

• Designed and delivered targeted training and development initiatives to close technical skill gaps and align talent development with FANR’s regulatory mission.
• Managed national scholarship schemes and coordinated international secondments, facilitating global exposure and knowledge exchange across critical regulatory functions.
• Led the preparation and implementation of departmental training plans, ensuring alignment with capacity-building priorities and international regulatory requirements.
• Served as acting department head during leadership absence, maintaining operational continuity and ensuring seamless execution of education and training strategies.

Played a foundational role in establishing FANR’s regulatory training infrastructure during its formative years, embedding compliance, performance, and leadership development into operational frameworks.

• Developed and delivered regulatory-compliant operational training programs across technical departments, improving institutional performance and readiness.
• Designed the full infrastructure of FANR’s regulatory training framework and systems from the ground up, aligning with international best practices and nuclear safety standards.
• Designed and implemented institution-wide training strategies tailored to FANR’s regulatory functions, supported by structured coaching and leadership development programs to strengthen long-term workforce capability.
• Contributed to embedding a culture of continuous learning and operational excellence across FANR’s early-stage organization.

Began career in data management and programming at ADNOC, contributing to digital system development and operational workflows in regulated environments. Later led structured IT education and digital literacy programs in public education, laying the foundation for a long-term trajectory in talent development, digital transformation, and national capability building.