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Kawingabora ConsultingIndependent Consultant
May. 2024Moore Park, Queensland, AustraliaI empower organisations to build high-performance cultures through strategic HR leadership, Team building and facilitation, consulting, executive coaching, and workforce transformation. With over 30 years of global experience, I help businesses align people, culture, and strategy to drive measurable business success.
SSH DesignHuman Resources Director
Sep. 2023 - Apr. 2024Dubai, United Arab Emirates
TAQA GroupVice President HR - Strategic Assets
Jul. 2020 - Jul. 2023Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
TAQAGlobal HR Advisor
May. 2019 - Jul. 2020Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Sabatical leaveSenior HR Director
Jul. 2018 - Apr. 2019OpenTravelled to Australia, Singapore, UK, Bulgaria.
AECOMHR Lead - Civil Infrastructure Middle East
Dec. 2016 - Jun. 2018Dubai, United Arab EmiratesAs HR Director for the Civil & Infrastructure business across the Middle East, I lead the HR team of seven, including HR Business Partners and HR Administrators, to deliver the end to end people strategy for 1,500 employees, from 49 nationalities, across the region.
AECOMDirector, Human Resources, Global Delivery Centre, India
Apr. 2016 - Dec. 2016Bengaluru Area, India• Implemented strategy to provide increased value and competitive advantage for AECOM EMIA • Partner and trusted advisor to the CEO and Executive Leadership team • Spearhead the HR and TA Teams through a high growth period • Created a sustainable but aggressive plan, to grow headcount • Developed strategic and operational plans to comply with global standards
• Coach, advise and counsel the CEO, and key stakeholders on growth strategies
Professional DevelopmentProfessional Development
Dec. 2015 - Mar. 2016Brisbane, Australia
Saudi AramcoHR Director, Executive Development Leader and Coach
Jun. 2014 - Dec. 2015Dhahran, KSA• Owned and governed the HR function of a remote greenfield Oil and IGCC Refinery, and Economic City
• Delivered a mobilisation plan to remote construction site • Incorporated best practice approaches to risk management, impact assessment and risk mitigation
• Established the initial High-Performance Talent pool
• Implemented a coaching plan for high potential employees covering, performance and talent management
AECOMHR Director
Jan. 2013 - Jun. 2014Qatar• Partnering with the senior leadership to streamline HR processes and expand the delivery of operational services
• Managed the delivery of corporate governance programs, resulting in the Qatar office leading the EMIA region
• Coached and mentored senior managers to increase employee engagement • Facilitated best practice strategies resulting in 40% increase in completion rates of global programs
• Assessing feasibility of service propositions, and implement plans to improve the performance process resulting in 100% compliance before the deadline
AverdaGCC Manager - HR Operations
Nov. 2011 - Jan. 2013Dubai, UAE• Restructure of the HR organization, including the revision and development of the organizational structure, development of position profiles and cultural change initiatives
• • Implementation of a performance management tool and business plan
• Implementation of a Performance Management System, including objective based performance
Saleh Al Hamad Al Mana Co.Senior Manager HR
May. 2011 - Jul. 2011Reporting directly to the Chairman, I was required to review the interface between HR and other disciplines e.g. operations and functional areas. I advised directors on strategic HR options, and reviewed performance management processes.
Kharafi NationalUnit Head - Learning & Development / Employee Relations
Oct. 2009 - Apr. 2011Kuwait and Abu DhabiI implemented and managed all aspects of competency-based learning and performance management systems. I lead a team of L&D professionals to design and deliver curriculum using a variety of learning methods. Key achievements
• Developed a new Technology Solution to manage the annual training calendar for 5,300 non-manual employees
• Managed the performance management process for over 1,500 employees in the UAE
• Created a development plan for all non-manual staff including suite of training packages
Australian Insitute of Workplace Coaching and MentoringDirector
Jan. 2005 - Oct. 2009Brisbane, AustraliaProvider of coaching and training solutions to public and private sector organisations, I supported the development of client’s workforce through strategic and functional consulting engagements focusing on a wide range of HR activities. I provided coaching to clients ranging from individuals, small and medium-sized businesses, as well as government departments. I also designed and delivered management development programmes and workshop facilitation.
• Leadership Development: Created leadership programmes including the first workplace coaching qualification in Queensland.
• Major Engagement: Delivered the first batch of 24 qualified coaches for government entity’s Leadership Coaching Group.
Ergon EnergySenior L&D Consultant
Sep. 2003 - Jun. 2005
Commonwealth BankStrategic HR Project Manager
Jan. 2002 - Sep. 2003Sydney, Australia
Qualifications and Curriculum AuthorityStrategic HR Project Manager
Jul. 2001 - Sep. 2001London, United Kingdom
First National Bank PlcSenior HR Project Manager
Aug. 2000 - Jul. 2001London, United Kingdom
Prudential Assurance LimitedHR Project Manager
May. 1997 - Aug. 2000London, United Kingdom
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