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MOSTAFA K. AZZAM

Head of Learning & Development | PWA, Qatar Former Learning & Organisation Development Manager | BP Egypt Management Consultant | Keynote Speaker | Writer | Leadership Coach | Master Facilitator | Psychometric Assessor | HR Auditor www.linkedin.com/in/mostafaazzam mostafa@mostafaazzam.net www.mostafaazzam.net

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HEAD OF LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT PWA (Qatar)

(2012 - Present)

LEARNING & ORGANISATION DEVELOPMENT MANAGER British Petroleum (BP - Egypt)

(2010 - 2012)

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR Kuwait Oil Company (KPC Subsidiary - Kuwait)

(2005 - 2010)

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JOINT CAREER LADDER ADVISOR Schlumberger / KPC (Kuwait)

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JOINT TRAINING ADVISOR [PT] Aramco / KJO (Saudi Arabia)

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[PT] J O I N T HR A D V I S O R Chevron SA / WJO (Kuwait)

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HEAD OF COMPETENCE DEVELOPMENT Egyptian Drilling Company (MAERSK Subsidiary - Denmark / Egypt)

(2000 - 2005)

HR D E V E L O P M E N T C O N S U L T A N T American University in Cairo (AUC)

(2000 - 2005)

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TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT Arab Contractors (Egypt)

(1996 - 2000)

CERTIFIED TRAINER / ASSESSOR British Council (Egypt)

(1992 - 1996)

DETAILED PROFILE_____________________________________________________ J A N U A R Y 2012 - P R E S E N T PWA, Q A T A R HEAD OF LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT

[I N D U S T R Y : E N G I N E E R I N G ]

This position’s primary role is to ensure that Organisational Capability & Capacity are maintained at world-class standards. It ensures that the organisation has the right people, the right skill sets and the right processes to meet its growing needs and deliver strong business performance in light of unprecedented business expectations. To date, Mostafa Azzam has managed to: • • • •

Drive competence-based Learning & Development with a focus on Leadership Development, Succession Management & Strategic Nationalisation Ensure a robust Talent Management capability through integrated Talent Acquisition, Development, Deployment & Retention Establish a world-class, competence-based executive Leadership Development Program driven by psychometric assessment, modular classroom-based learning, third-party job placements, executive coaching and group-based leadership projects Establish a state-of-the-art Learning Academy; including Strategic Planning, ISO Certification, Program Accreditation, Training Management and Facility Management

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Design, develop and maintain an Objective-driven Performance Management system at the departmental and organisational levels Establish a Project Management Corporate University / Centre of Excellence (CoE) ensuring organisational capability in: − − −

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Project Management Skills Development Project Management Knowledge Transfer Project Management Best Practices

Manage an Organisation Transformation initiative that restructures and realigns business practices to provide: − − − − − −

Organisational Structure Redesign Enhanced Job Descriptions Improved Manpower Planning Organisational Competence Profiling Streamlined Delegation of Authority Matrix Change Enablement Program

Embed Knowledge Management best practices within the organisation and sustain them through continual reinforcement Develop and maintain Strategic Partnerships with local universities through mutual Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) • Establish Career Development Programs with Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for all national employees, including special tracks for high potential successors (Talent Pool) • Maintain a national Scholarship program allowing for local and international undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate studies • Establish Graduate Development Programs with mid to long-term Individual Development Plans for national graduates of all disciplines • Establish a Training Vendor Pre-qualification committee to ensure consistent world-class training quality services & standards _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ • •

J A N U A R Y 2010 - J A N U A R Y 2012 BP, E G Y P T LEARNING & ORGANISATION DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

[I N D U S T R Y : O I L & G A S ]

Led / Coached a team of HR professionals in the designated functions of Learning & Development, OD and Talent Management Ensured implementation of Performance Management and Career Development processes to monitor and improve employee performance • Managed the Competence Assurance System (CMAS) within the scope of the company’s Integrity Management Framework • Managed the Graduate Development Program as applicable to the needs of the local business • Managed the Succession Plan in alignment with the company’s strategic objectives and directives • Managed the L&D Budget within the parameters of cost effectiveness, return on investment, and optimal service quality • Recruited operational team staff (identifying, short listing, interviewing, selecting and extending offers) _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ • •

J A N U A R Y 2005 - J A N U A R Y 2010 KUWAIT OIL COMPANY, KUWAIT (A S U B S I D I A R Y O F K U W A I T P E T R O L E U M C O R P O R A T I O N (KPC)) TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

[I N D U S T R Y : O I L & G A S ]

Managed all phases of training from Needs assessment to Program design, development, delivery, evaluation and follow-up Designed, developed and implemented a Competence-Based T&D Strategy that ensured the effective delivery and evaluation of In-House / External Training, OJT, Induction Training, Career Development, Graduate Development, Leadership Development and Succession Management Designed, developed and implemented an organisational Competence Profile Dictionary for all technical and non-technical job functions Developed and implemented Career Path Identification and Development processes within a Competency-Based Career Ladder (TPCL) Led Talent Review, Succession Planning and 360 Degree Assessment processes across the corporation Selected and implemented systems for full-scale automation of Succession Planning, Talent Management and General Training processes Institutionalised a structured Leadership Development Model Ensured the successful implementation of a 5 year Joint National Graduate Development Program in collaboration with CHEVRON SA. Developed and implemented an organisational Scholarship / Sponsorship Policy Advised and partnered with line management to identify, develop and implement Staff Development Programs Developed an Annual Training Plan specific to the statutory, regulatory and legal requirements of the business Delivered various Competence Development Workshops (leadership development, teambuilding, …etc.)

Facilitated Change Management exercises to initiate and manage Organisational Change and Transformation Established a Preferred Supplier List for the sourcing of L&D solutions Managed department Budget and payment processes Recruited, coached and managed operational team staff Acted as Joint Advisor to CHEVRON SA, ARAMCO and SCHLUMBERGER on Joint HRD Programs Page 2 of 9

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J A N U A R Y 2000 - J A N U A R Y 2005 EGYPTIAN DRILLING COMPANY, EGYPT (A SUBSIDIARY OF MULTINATIONAL MAERSK / A.P. MØLLER GROUP, DENMARK) HEAD OF COMPETENCE DEVELOPMENT

[I N D U S T R Y : O I L & G A S ]

Provided professional full cycle internal capability in the areas of Training Management, Performance Management, Management Development, Behavioural Development, Psychometric Design & Assessment, and Career and Succession Planning • Established a set of well defined Training Strategies, Policies, Procedures and Guidelines • Conducted Training Needs Analyses, and evaluated and selected external and internal Training Vendors and Providers • Identified and developed processes to provide for long-term Career Development and short-term Skills Development Programs • Developed and maintained an employee Competence Profiling System • Set and managed the Annual Training Budget _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ •

J A N U A R Y 2000 - J A N U A R Y 2005 A M E R I C A N U N I V E R S I T Y I N C A I R O (AUC), E G Y P T HR D E V E L O P M E N T C O N S U L T A N T / I N S T R U C T O R [P A R T T I M E ]

[I N D U S T R Y : E D U C A T I O N & T R A I N I N G ]

Provided Training Consultancy Services to AUC clients and developed and delivered the following AUC workshops: Managerial and Leadership Development (AUC Code: INDE 007) Effective Technical / Business Writing Skills (AUC Code: INDE 002) • Business Communications and Information Technology (AUC Code: REST 020) • Skills Development for Oil & Gas Workers and Operators (AUC Code: ED 002) • Skills Development for Industrial Engineering Technicians (AUC Code: ED 001) • Decision Analysis, Problem Solving and Critical Reasoning (AUC Code: INDE 037) • Train the Trainer: How To Be An Effective Trainer • On the Job Training: A Structured Approach • Strategic HR: The Essential Business Partner _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ • •

J U N E 1996 - J A N U A R Y 2000 ARAB CONTRACTORS, EGYPT TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT

[I N D U S T R Y : C O N S T R U C T I O N ]

Conducted training needs assessment for staff and prioritized training focus Organised tailored training programs to address prevalent organisational needs • Established a wide network of local and international training suppliers • Facilitated targeted “soft skills” training workshops as a certified in-house trainer • Monitored training quality and effectiveness • Managed the In-House Training Program and evaluated internal trainers’ performance • Conducted Performance Management workshops to raise staff awareness of the PM System and further embedded it within the organisation through ensuring proper staff alignment • Partnered with the business to set a long term Succession Strategy while tracking and monitoring internal mobility • Conducted Manpower Needs Assessments and Strategic Planning for agreed business areas • Conducted Job Analysis and Description for newly created Role Profiles, compliant with company standards • Updated the Organization Structure of assigned business units in response to ongoing developments and budgetary changes • Enhanced Recruitment & Selection by providing competence-based support in sourcing, screening, selection, placement and on-boarding _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ • •

J U N E 1992 - J U N E 1996 BRITISH COUNCIL, EGYPT CERTIFIED TRAINER / ASSESSOR • • •

[I N D U S T R Y : E D U C A T I O N & T R A I N I N G ]

Facilitated vocational qualification workshops for corporate learners, funded mainly by local government or USAID initiatives Assessed learners vocational competence against agreed upon assurance standards Ensured learners acquired the requisite competence needed to undertake their job roles

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PROJECTS LED_________________________________________________________ • Executive Coaching • Leadership Development • Organisation Transformation • Competence Framework Development • Technical & Professional Career Ladders • Project Management Centre of Excellence • Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for Nationals

WORKSHOPS DEVELOPED & DELIVERED____________________________________ •

eHRM | Develop e-Recruitment, e-Learning and e-Performance Strategies using HR Tech

Abu Dhabi, UAE

• HR Audit Masterclass | Assessing the Key Functions of Your HR Department

Doha, Qatar

• Talent Analytics | Improving HR Credibility through Data

Dubai, UAE

• HR, Talent & Workforce Analytics | An HR Imperative

Dubai, UAE

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Talent Management | Back to Basics

Vienna, Austria

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Building a Successful Talent Management Strategy

Dubai, UAE

• The HR Evolution | It's all about Talent Management

Doha, Qatar

• Technical Talent Management | The Design & Implementation of Technical Career Ladders

Dubai, UAE

• Strategic HR | The Essential Business Partner

Cairo, Egypt

• Project Management Essentials for the HR Professional

Kuwait City, Kuwait

• Project Management for Non-Project Managers (Franklin Covey)

Doha, Qatar

• Improving Performance through Organisational Culture & Behaviour

Vienna, Austria

• Leadership, Delegation & Empowerment

Kuwait City, Kuwait

• Managerial & Leadership Development

Cairo, Egypt

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Cairo, Egypt

Mentoring | Empowering Personal & Organisational Change

• Decision Analysis, Problem Solving and Critical Reasoning

Cairo, Egypt

• Business Communications & Information Technology

Cairo, Egypt

• On-the-Job Training | A Structured Approach

Cairo, Egypt

• Train the Trainer | How to be an Effective Trainer

Cairo, Egypt

• Skills Development for Oil & Gas Workers and Operators

Cairo, Egypt

• Skills Development for Industrial Engineering Technicians

Cairo, Egypt

• Skills Development for Clerical Workers and Administrators

Cairo, Egypt

• Communication, Negotiation & Presentation Skills

Kuwait City, Kuwait

• Effective Technical Report Writing

Kuwait City, Kuwait

• Executive Presentation Skills

Doha, Qatar

• Effective Interviewing Skills

Doha, Qatar

• Creativity & Innovation

Kuwait City, Kuwait

• Negotiation Skills

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QUALIFICATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS & AWARDS______________________________ • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

CERTIFIED FACILITATOR - PROJECT MANAGEMENT CERTIFIED TRAINER - SOFT SKILLS CERTIFIED ASSESSOR - PSYCHOMETRIC PROFILE ANALYSIS (PPA) REGISTERED AUDITOR - ISO 9001:2015 REGISTERED AUDITOR - ISO 14001:2015 HR BEST PRACTICE AWARD ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT EDUCATION BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING MA TEFL GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP AWARD GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF E DUCATION (GCE) [8AS] CERTIFICATE IN TEFL (CTEFL) CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY IN ENGLISH (CPE) [A] TEST OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (TOEFL) [677] GRADUATE MANAGEMENT ADMISSION TEST (GMAT)

FRANKLIN COVEY CITY & GUILDS THOMAS INTERNATIONAL IRCA IRCA KUWAIT PETROLEUM CORPORATION (KPC) MAERSK, A.P. MØLLER AIN-SHAMS UNIVERSITY AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN CAIRO (AUC) UNIVERSITY OF LONDON CAMBRIDGE U NIVERSITY CAMBRIDGE U NIVERSITY EDUCATIONAL TESTING SERVICE (ETS) GRAD. MANAGEMENT ADMISSION COUNCIL (GMAC)

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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS_____________________________ • • • •

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AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT (ASTD) SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (SHRM) CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PERSONNEL & DEVELOPMENT (CIPD) PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE (PMI)

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SKILLS & C APABILITY DEVELOPMENT IN OIL & GAS STRATEGIC TALENT MANAGEMENT IN OIL & GAS 3RD ANNUAL HR STRATEGIES IN OIL & GAS 4TH ANNUAL HR STRATEGIES IN OIL & GAS 3RD ANNUAL P EOPLE CHALLENGE MIDDLE E AST 6TH ANNUAL HR STRATEGIES IN OIL & GAS HR BEST PRACTICES IN OIL & GAS KUWAIT HR STRATEGY SUMMIT 8TH GLOBAL EDUCATION & TRAINING FOR ENERGY 2ND GPCA HR CONVENTION TALENT MANAGEMENT IN OIL & GAS 5TH ANNUAL M ANAGING LOCAL TALENT GETENERGY VTEC MENA GCC MARINE & OFFSHORE HR SUMMIT 2ND ANNUAL OIL & GAS HR FORUM MENA HR IN OIL & GAS CONGRESS TALENT CRISIS MANAGEMENT IN OIL & GAS 10TH HUMAN A SSETS EXPANSION SUMMIT MENA WORKFORCE ANALYTICS FORUM 11TH ANNUAL GETENERGY GLOBAL 3RD ANNUAL HR MINDS FORUM GETENERGY VTEC MENA 7TH ANNUAL M ANAGING LOCAL TALENT INTERNATIONAL PETROLEUM TECH CONFERENCE (IPTC) HR TECH WORLD CONGRESS 2ND ANNUAL HR TECH MENA SUMMIT 12TH ANNUAL GETENERGY GLOBAL

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UAE MALAYSIA UAE QATAR UAE QATAR KUWAIT KUWAIT LONDON UAE UAE QATAR UAE UAE VIENNA OMAN WEBINAR UAE UAE LONDON VIENNA UAE QATAR QATAR LONDON UAE LONDON Page 5 of 9

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SUMMARY PROFILE_____________________________________________________ Mostafa Azzam is a seasoned, executive level, HR Professional with deep Operational Knowledge and a fundamental grasp of HR Models and Instructional Practices. Mostafa boasts an impressive track record of over 24 years leading HR / L&D functions around the globe – predominantly in Oil & Gas. His unique skill-set has helped maintain Organisational Capability and Capacity at worldclass standards for organisations such as PWA (Qatar), BP-Egypt, Egyptian Drilling Company, Kuwait Oil Company, Saudi Chevron, Aramco, Maërsk (A.P. Møller), American University in Cairo and the British Council (Egypt).

Mostafa is considered a thought leader and authority on topics as far-ranging as Organisational Culture & Behaviour, Leadership Development; Performance Management, Talent Management, Talent Analytics, HR Analytics, HR Tech and Strategic HR. He is widely recognised as a Master Facilitator, Keynote Speaker, Leadership Coach and Psychometric Profiler and has delivered numerous highprofile workshops, seminars and speeches at major international conferences and training events. As an Organisational Consultant, Writer, Researcher, and Registered Auditor, he maintains an active and ongoing commitment to HR Best Practice Communities throughout the Middle East, and beyond. Mostafa is, also, Founder of The HR Talent ® (www.thehrtalent.com) and HR Talent Advisor ® (www.hrtalentadvisor.com) where he expands his commitment, online, to engage & empower HR talent in a tech-savvy world.

Mostafa has excellent leadership and interpersonal skills alongside exceptional coaching and facilitation skills as well as highly focused business acumen and project management skills. He has unique expertise in setting up Leadership Development Programs and has successfully set up sustainable, world-class programs for major industry players undergoing immense transformation initiatives. Mostafa is known for his unique ability to think outside the box as confirmed by his psychometric profile (Thomas PPA) which describes him as possessing “a unique ability to make sense out of chaos.”

An Engineer by profession; Mostafa's keen involvement in the Project Management Community has allowed him to pioneer a broader application of the strategic and operational processes involved in large-scale Talent Management, Organisational Development & Transformation projects.

His primary focus lies in Skills Development, Knowledge Transfer Management (KTM) and Best Practice Implementation.

In his current capacity, Mostafa’s primary role is to ensure that the organisation has the right people, the right skill sets and the right processes to meet its growing needs and deliver strong business performance in light of unprecedented business expectations. He is responsible for Assessment, Design, Development and Delivery of L&D programs and for ensuring a robust Talent Management capability through integrated Talent Acquisition, Development, Deployment and Retention processes. Moreover, he currently leads a select team of Advisors in the design, development and roll-out of a corporate Project Management Centre of Excellence where HR acts not only as a Business Partner, but actually takes the lead in a highly technical discipline where the core business dictates the technical content.

Mostafa enjoys a diverse academic background with wide cross-cultural awareness. He holds a BSc. in Engineering besides numerous diplomas, professional certifications and awards. He was awarded the KPC HR Best Practice Award, in 2009, for his contributions towards the success of the Kuwait Oil Sector Best Practice Program. Alongside genuine passion and a provocative insight, Mostafa brings with him an impressive record of professional achievement, progressive expertise and visionary leadership that is truly remarkable and refreshingly invigorating.

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LINKEDIN REFERENCES_________________________________________________ “Mostafa Azzam is one of the finest Learning and Development professionals I have ever worked with. Along with a strategic and analytical mindset, Mostafa has self-discipline and the ability to continuously challenge himself to learn and implement new L&D concepts and ideas. He comes up with innovative ideas and solutions which reflect an out-of-the-box thinking pattern. He is always ready to assist, guide, facilitate and coach and on many occasions has acted as an effective bridge between middle and senior management. Based on my experience co-facilitating Leadership Development sessions with him, Mostafa is a champion facilitator and a prolific speaker. I can safely say that he is one of the finest speakers in the region.”

Badar Khan, SHRP

Head of Training & Development – QatarGas, Qatar

“Mostafa is a great professional and has taken the PWA forward greatly in its efforts to upgrade the leadership development. He stands as a great example for others and has a great leadership style. He brings a quality and aplomb to the events he makes happen which has been very visible to everyone here, but especially with respect to the leadership development aspects of his work.

His genuine passion to make things happen has brought new vigor to some important areas that have been long held back.

Knowledge Management is a great example where Mostafa took the bull by the horns and lifted the organization, under his leadership he coordinated a high power group of senior management and strategic partners that was able to bring the resources of strategic partners to the benefit of the organisation in its goals to build a center of excellence in knowledge management.

More than just his experience and expertise in HR, Mostafa brought to the PWA a real passion, people orientation and strong leadership skills.

I personally valued his contributions to organisational strategy and wish him all the best and every success in achieving his aspirations.”

Mark Ranford

Head of Corporate Planning & Development – PWA, Qatar

“Mostafa is a highly intelligent, open minded and driven HR executive. His great education along with his eagerness to learn best practices from others and then re-apply within his organization are impressive. Mostafa brings to the table an impressive record of academic, professional and extracurricular achievement. He offers a sustained commitment to effective team leadership and exceptional strategic and tactical resolve. His dedication and vision add tremendous value to the organisation that he belongs to. …He makes a difference in the organization that is fortunate to find him.”

Robert Uhler

Executive Chairman and CEO – MWH Global, USA

“I have been privileged to be conference chair for numerous HR conferences over the past 3 years. During that time, I have introduced some of the most amazing speakers from the MENA Region. Recently, I chaired the Workforce Analytics Forum, 2015, where the first presenter was Mostafa Azzam. Walking back to my chair, I was in for a 45-minute treat! He put on a magnificent display of not only subject matter expertise but stage presence as well. He put on a display for anyone seeking to become a master speaker and knowledge expert.

As the Chief Learning & Development Advisor for a major organization in Qatar, he is a true thought leader - not only in the L&D space - but in HR as well. I am thrilled to have had the opportunity to work with him and see him at the top of his game.

I look forward to working with him again in the near future.”

Ron Thomas, MHCS, SWP, GHCS

Chief Executive Officer – Great Place to Work (GPTW) Gulf, UAE

“Mostafa and I worked together on Training & Development issues that related to the Joint Operations of both our companies in our previous roles. Mostafa was a great team player, a dedicated professional and a pleasure to work with.”

Khalid Al-Buhairan, CIPD

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“Mostafa is a highly accomplished Human Resources Professional with many years of experience in different industries including the Energy and Construction sectors. He has a great background in providing leadership and managing the development and implementation of Organizational Excellence Models and HR Best Practices. He has a proven track record of optimal utilization of resources, leading to overall organizational profitability / success. His outstanding work ethics make for a significant contribution to the continued success of any organisation.”

Mohammad Nabeel

Quality & Certification Manager – ApplusVelosi, Malaysia

“Mostafa is one of those professionals who knows how to truly motivate and inspire teammates and friends. He possesses strong interpersonal skills and a unique capacity for understanding people and business. He is an effective communicator and a very good listener. Whilst being genuine and pragmatic, Mostafa demonstrates excellent cultural consciousness. During his tenure with EDC, Mostafa showed total commitment and dedication. His initiatives were always remarkable and beneficial to the overall success of the business. Working with Mostafa was always a pleasure and I would definitely love to work with him again as a colleague.”

Alaa Elebiary, Assoc. CIPD

HR Director – Egypt

“Mostafa is a gifted instructor and presenter. He comes with immense and rich experience spanning more than two decades into the human resource domain. He applies a variety of creative methods to ensure you learn what you need to. I had the pleasure of working with Mostafa on the Workforce Analytics Forum, 2015, in Dubai. I was always in awe of Mostafa's ability to command a room and get people on board with his ideas, even people who were initially on a completely different page. His calming personality makes you feel completely at ease, even when you're making mistakes. He is always encouraging and positive. He is a master bilingual who always adopts a creative and positive outlook. It would be an opportunity to work with him again on upcoming events.”

Saket Ingle

Senior Conference Producer – Fleming Gulf, UAE

“I had a chance to meet Mostafa during our Workforce Analytics Forum in Dubai where he was a member of our Esteemed Speaker Panel. He is a great presenter and a fantastic workshop leader. His workshop concluded with an exceptional response from the audience. It was a pleasure working with him and I look forward to doing so again, soon. Wishing him the very best.”

Mayuri Deshmukh

Senior Conference Producer – Fleming Gulf, UAE

“I had the opportunity to work with Mostafa during our conference, 7th Annual Managing Local Talent, which was held at Doha, Qatar for which Mostafa was a Chairman, Moderator and member of the Esteemed Speaker Panel. As Chairman, Mostafa did a brilliant job in pro-actively keeping the audience engaged and engrossed throughout the proceedings. Mostafa's deep knowledge of the subject matter and intellectual sharpness reflected in his delivery which was appreciated by all. Mostafa is a great facilitator and prominent thought leader and I look forward to an opportunity to work with him again.”

Jame George

Senior Conference Producer – Fleming Gulf, UAE

“I have come to know Mostafa, not only as a highly competent Senior L&D Professional, but also to understand what sets him apart from the crowd. He possesses powerful skill-sets which I believe make all the difference - a highly developed sense of organisational awareness & understanding of the core business, and brilliant influencing and negotiation skills. This enables him to add value to any executive team aiming to enhance performance.”

Lance Miller

Academy Director – Happold Consulting, Saudi Arabia

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“I worked with Mostafa Azzam for several years at Kuwait Gulf Oil Company where I witnessed first-hand his superb skills as a communicator, a leader, a pace setter and a team player in the training and career development field. He invigorated the team with which he worked and catapulted them into new levels of performance and achievements. Mostafa is an indispensable addition to any organization where his added value is immediately realized.”

Ahmed Soliman, PhD, PMP, PE

Project Management Advisor – Kuwait Gulf Oil Company, Kuwait

“Mostafa is a knowledgeable and highly experienced learning and development professional who has managed to attain the exceptionally rare combination of being able to manage the intricacies and requirements of operating effectively in the Middle East whilst also delivering effective and progressive learning and development growth for his organization. He is an asset to his organization.”

Mohamed Abuelgasim

Corporate Development Manager – HEC Paris, Qatar & The Middle East

“Mostafa is extremely pro-active in his business manner and provides clear, concise and detailed outlines in respect of what he is seeking. Joining hands with him, you can expect a succinct, honest and dynamic approach balanced with a sincere element of empathy. It is indeed fair to say that Mostafa operates with a clear agenda to treat everyone with a high degree of respect and to enhance the perception of his employer at all times.”

Ronald Choueiri

Governance Advisor – Qatari Government, Qatar

“Mostafa is a very professional and engaging HR professional. I met him when I was leading a UK Trade and Investment education trade mission to Qatar. He is very keen to implement new L&D concepts and ideas and has an innovative approach. He is a good communicator and I would recommend him as a very supportive colleague or partner in business.”

Amanda Selvaratnam

Director – The Training Gateway, UK

“Mostafa is a hard-working, intelligent, and credible learning and development professional. He does what's best for his organisation, and it was a real pleasure to partner with him on several engagements.”

Mina Morris

Associate Partner – Aon Hewitt, UAE

“Mostafa was recruited by TQLS on a consultancy basis to design, develop and deliver training courses and workshops for various levels of management at one of the Gulf's major oil companies. I found his performance to always be totally professional, and his course design and delivery accurately reflected the needs of the organisation. I have no hesitation in recommending him at all.”

John Forrester

Recruitment Manager – TQLS, Kuwait

“Mostafa is hard-working, self-motivated and deeply committed to his work. He holds himself to the highest professional standards, and has an invariable understanding of how to get a project done quickly and effectively. Mostafa is a resourceful, creative, and resultsoriented person who was always coming up with new and innovative approaches that challenged the status quo. He functioned effectively as a team leader and was a joy to work with as a team member. He was highly respected and admired by everyone in the company.”

Ali Hamed

IT Director – EDC / Maersk, Egypt

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