Wael Khoury - Human Resources Consultant - Principal, Lopez Khoury & Associates, LLC

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Network Power<100 people

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🧨100%

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💰66%

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🔥66%

Startup Founder

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Ireland

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United States

Work Background

Leading Regional Design FirmChief Operating Officer & Head of HR

Jun. 2023Doha, Qatar · On-siteLaunching and promoting the expansion of several affiliated leading design companies. Responsible for business plan development, investment and startup costs for new businesses, selection of products and services, sales strategy development, forecasting, sales planning, business operations setup, human capital and back office requirements, and budgeting. Also responsible for introducing new service model, conducting competitive landscape analysis, and gaining consensus on pricing model and competitive positioning. Contributing to website development, and marketing and tradeshow PR to enhance brand awareness. Enhanced the vision, company story, and product launches. Developed the value proposition for the business.

Ooredoo GroupAssistant Director - People Strategy

Jan. 2022 - Dec. 2023Doha, Qatar · Hybrid- Led organizational and human resources readiness of the local adjacencies and projects, and supported carve out processes - Built robust businesses adjacent to the core telecoms proposition of the Group - Designed organizational structures, governance, decision rights and reporting lines together with functional owners - Developed approach to carve out respective local Adjacencies & Projects organizations from OpCos - Assessed needed capabilities and skills required for OpCos to manage strategic projects - Identified, screened, and managed the transition to staff the new organization with harmonized bands and JDs cross-OpCos - Developed career/talent development concepts for Strategic Projects units in alignment with Group HR Department - Led and coordinated the design, documentation, and implementation of all L1/L2/L3 level processes for the new local Adjacencies and Projects together with the functional owners (blueprint for all local Strategic Projects) - Developed Role Profiles for new organizations and assessed job grading levels together with the Group HR Department - Reviewed Group policies from various functional areas for applicability for Strategic Projects and established basic policy set for Adjacencies and Projects - Supported together with lead for Tech and IT the set-up of related HR systems for adjacencies and projects as standalone units to ensure operational readiness (payroll, absence and vacation management, benefits management) as functional expert

DeloitteSenior Manager - Human Capital

Feb. 2020 - Apr. 2022Doha, Qatar · Hybrid- Led Human Capital consulting projects across Workforce, Organization, and HR Transformation in Qatar and the GCC - Worked with clients on driving modern people practices and solving change management issues to enable enterprise agility - Assisted clients with interpreting their people strategies to become customer-centric to energize company culture - Assisted organizations with building high-performing agile teams to achieve strategic goals - Developed leadership pipelines with clients to ensure achievement of long-term strategic objectives - Designed talent management programs to strengthen diverse workforces - Led several key internal initiatives to drive recruitment and build the Human Capital practice - Led graduate recruitment for Deloitte Consulting in Qatar - Organized and led virtual information sessions with local and regional universities - Delivered training sessions and workshops to various stakeholders - Contributed to Deloitte Human Capital Trends Report (Middle East) - Delivered development courses to regional Deloitte consultants - Managed multiple projects while maintaining prompt communication with all shareholders and meeting scheduled deadlines - Managed project budgets and resources - Prepared documents, presentations, and workshops in both English and Arabic

Al ManaGroup General Manager - Human Resources

Mar. 2014 - Dec. 2019Doha, Qatar · On-siteAl Mana is one of the largest and most diversified retail groups in the region, operating with over 55 companies under the umbrella across countries, employing over 3,500 personnel and growing. Operating within a multiplicity of industries ranging from retail, hospitality, automotive distribution and services, real estate and investments, food and beverage, engineering, technology, media and entertainment. The Group covers most areas of retail including luxury goods, beauty, fashion, hospitality, home interiors, watches and jewellery. Al Mana operates over 300 outlets, and represents some of the largest, renowned and most successful brands in the world. As GM-Human Resources and internal HR Advisor, I established and led the Group Human Resources function for several Al Mana companies across Qatar, the GCC, and Ireland, including: - Al Mana Luxury Company - Al Mana Fashion Group - Fashion Brands - Al Mana Fashion Group - Sports Division (GO Sport, NBA Store, Courir) - Al Mana Fashion Group - Eyewear Division (Sunglass Hut, RB Eyewear) - Al Mana Fashion Group - Furla - Al Mana Interiors (THE One, BoConcept) - Al Mana Lifestyle (HMV, au nom de la rose, Undiz, Byredo, Tous, Farah, Jawaher Al Sharq, Thomas Sabo, Tadashi Shoji) - iConnect (Ireland) - Al Mana Jewellery (Folli Follie) - Ikram Group (LMDC, Grom) - Aida Trading (Casper & Gambini's, Abd el Wahab, Caffe Concerto, Margherita) - Flik Cinemas and Entertainment - Al Mana Entertainment (Funderdome, Hangout, Jump, Event Utopia) - Al Mana Malls - Al Mana Media My role included leading our people strategy and implementing an HR transformation to enhance organisational effectiveness. Responsibilities included Organizational Development, Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, HR Development, Total Rewards, Employee Relations, Change Management, and development of HR policies and programs.

Lopez Khoury and Associates, LLCOwner and Principal HR Consultant

Jan. 2014Tampa, Florida, United States · RemoteWe provide organizational development and human resources advisory services across multiple industries in the US and GCC. Our solutions aim to address your business and people strategies and needs. Our areas of expertise include: HR Strategy, HR Transformation, Organizational Effectiveness, Change Management, Talent Management, Total Rewards, Learning and Development, Coaching and Corporate Culture We believe in strengthening HR’s strategic role and capabilities within the organization enabling the implementation of corporate objectives through a highly talented, productive, and engaged workforce. Key Projects: - Launching and promoting the expansion of several affiliated leading design companies. Responsible for business plan development, investment and startup costs for new businesses, selection of products and services, sales strategy development, forecasting, sales planning, business operations setup, human capital and back office requirements, and budgeting. Also responsible for introducing new service model, conducting competitive landscape analysis, and gaining consensus on pricing model and competitive positioning. Contributing to website development, and marketing and tradeshow PR to enhance brand awareness. Enhanced the vision, company story, and product launches. Developed the value proposition for the business.

Ernst & YoungManager, People and Organisational Change, Advisory Services (Big 4)

Jan. 2008 - Dec. 2013Doha, QatarMy experience as a Human Resources consultant and project manager within EY's Performance Improvement service line has spanned various sectors. I helped over 25 clients achieve their organizations’ potential and create a stronger employer brand. In this role I was responsible for: Business Development: • Identified, pursued, and secured a number of key Human Resources and Organizational Development consulting opportunities, which required preparing proposals, facilitating meetings with C level executives and Boards of Directors, and leading sales pitches for prospective clients in both non- competitive and competitive bid environments • Participated in focused weekly executive meetings to facilitate the management of resources, the pursuit of potential new business, and the planning of regional initiatives Project Management: • Led teams to deliver Human Resources consulting projects, focusing on project management, budgeting, resourcing, utilization, client relationship management, change management, and communication • Delivered HR advisory solutions focusing on operating model design, organizational restructuring, job profiling, workforce planning, total rewards, performance management, competency modeling, policy and process design, delegation of authorities, and talent management • Collaborated with various sub-service lines to deliver large engagements with multiple work streams • Led various presentations, workshops, and steering committee meetings for clients (in English and Arabic) to build buy-in and train employees People Development: • Developed teams through coaching, mentoring, and counselling; conducted performance evaluations and reviewed personal development plans; and managed educational programs to continually develop skills, share knowledge, and enhance service delivery • Recruited experienced professionals and university graduates, the latter through the representation of Ernst & Young at major university career fairs

Accredited Surety and Casualty Company, Inc.Human Resources Generalist

Jan. 2004 - Dec. 2007Winter Park, FL, USA · On-siteDeveloped HR frameworks, capability, and programs and managed HR operations to enhance organizational effectiveness: • Enhanced and performed all Human Resources functions including recruitment and selection, onboarding and orientation, compensation and benefits, talent management, payroll, HR budgeting, performance management, compliance, training, risk management, and employee relations • Developed and implemented various HR frameworks and learning and development programs • Reviewed and updated Human Resources policies and procedures in compliance with various state and federal laws as well as leading practices (e.g., FMLA, OSHA, diversity and sexual harassment training) • Managed recruitment and selection to increase FTE's by approximately 40% in 3 years