CHRO 50 Leaders Announced: Elevate HR For Saudi Arabia’s Workplace of Tomorrow

Feb 12, 2024 | Business

The esteemed HR50 Awards, which honour Saudi Arabia’s finest HR executives, is scheduled to take place at Radisson Blu Hotel, King Abdul Aziz road in Riyadh on February 15. The event, with the theme “ELEVATE HR: PIONEERING LEADERSHIP FOR SAUDI ARABIA’SWORKPLACE OF TOMORROW,” aims to acknowledge and celebrate visionaries who are influencing HR in the Kingdom.

These nominees advocate for an esteemed collection of executives who have shown an unwavering dedication to improving the HR environment. These people are advancing innovation and quality in their fields through talent acquisition, employee engagement, workplace culture, and strategic workforce planning.

The purpose of the HR50 Awards is to honour those who have not only welcomed change but also actively led the way in developing freshperspectives on human resources that suit the changing demands of both the business world and the labour force.

We are thrilled to announce the 50 Winners for the CHRO 50 Awards:

  1. Hisham Ayub – CIPD-SHRM, Group Chief People & Culture Officer,Al Daajan Holding.
  2. Nabil Batawi, CHRO, Al Khorayef Group of Companies.
  3. Shadi Naggash, CHRO, Al Khozama Investment Company.
  4. Abdulmoeen Saleh Nasser, Director of Human Resources and Administrative, Al Tazaj.
  5. Mohammed Alabdulkareem, Head of HR & Administrative Affairs, AlAbdulkarim Trading Co.
  6. Dina Ragaban, HR Director, Almosafer.
  7. Saeed Aljehani, Talent & OD Director, Alyusr Financing & Leasing.
  8. Mofarreh Al Janfawe, Head of Human Resources & Support Services, NRC Committee Secretary Amana Cooperative Insurance.
  9. Ibrahim Elsharkawy, Head of Learning and Organization Development, Arabian Oud.
  10. Ahmed Alhomoud, Group Chief Human Resource Officer, Cenomi Group.
  11. Moataz Al-Hamede, Head of Human Resources, Cigna Healthcare.
  12. Moutaz Talal AlKalash, CHRO, Citi group Saudi Arabia.
  13. Abdulaziz AlKadi, CHRO Chief Human Resources Officer, Dur Hospitality.
  14. Sultan Alayyash, Human Resources Manager, Half Million.
  15. Baraa Godus, HR Director, KSA & GCC, Hikma Pharmaceuticals.
  16. Abdulrahman Alsheail, Director-General of Human Resources, Institute of Public Administration – IPA – Saudi Arabia.
  17. Mansour Al-Talhan, Human Resources Director, InterHealth Hospital.
  18. Rania AlGhamdi, Director of Talent Learning and Potential, Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare.
  19. Ali AlAsmari, Director of HR planning Administration, King Saud Medical City.
  20. Mohammed Al Hijan, CHRO, King Saud University.
  21. Maan Fatani, Group CHRO, Middle East Paper Company (MEPCO).
  22. Abdullah Alateeq, Director of HR systems (Director Of Business Support Department (ERP-HR) ), Ministry of Health Saudi Arabia.
  23. Hanin Zaghlam, Human resources operation Director, NADEC Food.
  24. Akif Tashkandi, People & Organization Head, Novartis.
  25. Kanari Kurayim, Group Chief Human Capital Officer, Petromin Corporation.
  26. Sultan Al Hassni, Head of People and Culture, PIF Project’s.
  27. Khalid Alqahtani, Human Capital Director, PIF- Projects Division.
  28. Maya Ibrahim Barri, Human Resources Director, Red Sea Global.
  29. Laila Aljizani, Professional Development Director, Riyadh first Health Cluster.
  30. Shatha Almozainy, Vice President for Organizational Development, Riyadh first Health Cluster.
  31. Mohammed Alkhamis, Human Capital VP, Royal Commission for AlUla.
  32. Mohammed Elyas, Director Human Capital Excellence, RUA Al Madinah Holding.
  33. Abdullah Almaitq, Chief People & Culture Officer, SAJAYA.
  34. Lama Sultan, Head of Human Resources, Saudi Air Connectivity Program.
  35. Dianah Alabduljabbar, Head of Career Development, Saudi Aramco.
  36. Rami Busbait, Head of HR, Saudi Aramco.
  37. Zainab Maghrabi, Talent And Development Director, Saudi Geological Survey.
  38. Waleed Alsayed, Vice President of People, Saudi Tourism Authority.
  39. Al-Johara AlNasser, Talent Development Director, Savvy Games

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Georgia Leaders Selected for 2024 GeorgiaForward Young Gamechangers Cohort

Feb 6, 2024 | Books, Business

ATLANTA – Feb. 5, 2024 – PRLog — GeorgiaForward has selected 45 promising professionals to serve the organization’s 2024 Young Gamechangers (YG) program. YG is a unique leadership action program hosted by GeorgiaForward, a non-profit organization administrated by the Georgia Municipal Association. Young Gamechangers brings professionals from across the state to work on the persistent challenges of one Georgia community.

In 2024, the City of Valdosta will host the Young Gamechangers. Valdosta leaders have finalized their four “Challenge Questions” that the 2024 cohort will be charged to answer through the eight months they will spend developing specific, actionable recommendations for the community. These questions focus on economic development, green infrastructure, corridor redevelopment, and community togetherness.

“Each year, our Young Gamechangers, through the energy and innovation of our state’s best minds, help improve our cities and counties,” said Amir Farokhi, chair of GeorgiaForward’s board of directors. “This year, we are excited and grateful to partner with Valdosta/Lowndes County. Great ideas come from all over Georgia, and we cannot wait to see our Young Gamechangers in action.”

“We are all excited to welcome this impressive program and equally as impressive list of young leaders and professionals into our community! The deep look, the fresh set of eyes, and the programs and projects they bring back to us will be received by an enthusiastic team ready to coordinate City staff and civic leaders on implementation. The future is theirs, the time to act on that future is now…welcome Gamechangers!” said Valdosta Mayor Scott Matheson.

The 2024 cohort of Gamechangers will meet for the first time in the City of Valdosta on April 24th, and their work will culminate with a community presentation of their findings and recommendations on Thursday, October 10th. The Gamechangers are accomplished professionals aged 40 and under from across the state who wish to make an impact through civic engagement, economic development, and community partnerships. A third of the class is from the Valdosta-Lowndes County area, another third is from the metro Atlanta region, and the remaining third are from greater Georgia.

  • Darius Anthony, Hahira, GA, Valdosta State University
  • Marquese Averett, Columbus, GA, Partnership For Southern Equity
  • Madison Beaumarchais, Valdosta, GA, Valdosta State University
  • Jacob Bell, Valdosta, GA, Renasant Bank
  • Eric Bell, Jonesboro, GA, Georgia House of Representatives
  • Hope Brown, Valdosta, GA, Legacy Realtors
  • Claire Chan, Atlanta, GA, Georgia Municipal Association
  • James Howard, Valdosta, GA, James Howard
  • Jada Carithers, Adel, GA, City of Valdosta
  • Michael Carpenter, Pooler, GA, City of Pooler
  • Shantanu Chakraborty, Valdosta, GA, Valdosta State University
  • Andrew Clark, Atlanta, GA, Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau
  • Michael Conger, Valdosta, GA, Camp Rock
  • Jeremy Daniel, Watkinsville, GA, University of Georgia
  • Kiondre Dunnam, Douglasville, GA, The Brookman Group
  • Adam Fulbright, Hull, GA, North Georgia Technical College
  • Alexus Garrett, Valdosta, GA, Valdosta State University
  • Erica Grier, Valdosta, GA, Georgia Municipal Association
  • Kara Hope Hanson, Valdosta, GA, SGMC Health
  • Abigail Harrell, Hahira, GA, Valdosta State University
  • Jamie Hill, Valdosta, GA, Valdosta City School Board of Education
  • Rebecca Hunt, Thomasville, GA, Carl Vinson Institute of Government
  • Sara Kamppi, Valdosta, GA, South Georgia Regional Library
  • Jamiya Miles, Valdosta, GA, South Georgia Medical Center
  • Andrew Moody, Newnan, GA, City of Newnan
  • Brandon Moore, Lakeland, GA, Georgia Power Company
  • Hoa Nguyen, Valdosta, GA, Valdosta State University
  • Kvonne Oliver, Valdosta, GA, Coastal Plain
  • Destini Osby, Valdosta, GA, Valdosta State University
  • Britney Pooser, Augusta, GA, Medical College of Georgia Foundation
  • Ashlie Prain, Valdosta, GA, Valdosta State University
  • Jennifer Price, Hahira, GA, City of Hahira
  • Chanel Randolph, Lake Park, GA, ACE Loans
  • Victoria Ray, Valdosta, GA, Country Financial
  • Xavier Ross, Fayetteville, GA, City of Stonecrest
  • Allyson Sealy, Valdosta, GA, City of Valdosta
  • Britney Smith, Warner Robins, GA, FVSU
  • Taylor Smith, Thomaston, GA, City of Thomaston
  • Zahnay Smoak, Port Wentworth, GA, City of Port Wentworth
  • Korrelle Trollmann, Valdosta, GA, Greater Valdosta United Way
  • Samantha Trust, Brookhaven, GA, City of Brookhaven
  • Angela Ward, Valdosta, GA, Game Changers Marketing, Consulting, and Investments
  • Jason Weaver, Screven, GA, City of Screven
  • Arlena Williams, Talbotton, GA, In the Door

Previous Young Gamechangers Host Communities are Columbus-Muscogee County, Americus-Sumter County, Dublin-Laurens County, Douglasville-Douglas County, Augusta-Richmond County, LaGrange-Troup County, Milledgeville-Baldwin County, Albany-Dougherty County, Monroe-Walton County, Dalton-Whitfield County, and Columbus-Muscogee County.

About GeorgiaForward: GeorgiaForward is a convener, connector, and unifier. We exist to unite our state, strengthen communities, and create a talent pipeline within Georgia.

GeorgiaForward engages young professionals with leaders in civics, industry, government, academia, and the media to find a common vision for Georgia. The nonprofit organization, which is administered by the Georgia Municipal Association, accomplishes this by creating an environment in which vision and pragmatism can overcome political deadlock, fostering communication and goodwill among Georgia’s stakeholders, and seeking innovative solutions to Georgia’s biggest challenges. To learn more about GeorgiaForward visit georgiaforward.org.

About the Georgia Municipal Association: Based in Atlanta, GMA is a voluntary, non-profit organization that provides legislative advocacy, educational, employee benefit and consulting services to all of Georgia’s 537 cities. GMA anticipates and influences the forces shaping Georgia’s cities and to provide leadership, tools and services that assist municipal governments in becoming more innovative, effective and responsive. Created in 1933, the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) is the only state organization that represents municipal governments in Georgia. For more information, visit www.gacities.com (https://gmanetmail-my.sharepoint.com/personal/abailey_gac…).

Industry Leaders and Legends to Be Honored at Prestigious Celebration

Jul 8, 2023 | Business

Hall of Fame members Steve Ames, John Iannotte, and Mitch Williams are among the industry icons who will be recognized at the SEMA Leaders & Legends Gala

DIAMOND BAR, Calif. – WEBWIRE –

Tickets for the 2023 SEMA Leaders & Legends Gala, to honor this years Hall of Fame members and fellow industry leaders, are now available atwww.sema.org/gala. The prestigious annual celebration is open to the industry and will be held Friday, July 21, at the Anaheim Marriot in Anaheim, Calif.

The SEMA Leaders & Legends Gala is among our associations most iconic events, said SEMA President and CEO Mike Spagnola. As the events name implies, the Gala honors excellence and achievement, especially as embodied in our SEMA Hall of Fame inductees.

Formerly known as the SEMA Awards Gala, the SEMA Leaders & Legends Gala will honor incoming and outgoing members of the SEMA Board of Directors, industry leaders and volunteers, and 2023 SEMA Hall of Fame inductees Steve Ames, John Iannotte, and Mitch Williams.

The SEMA Cares Pinewood Drags, a cherished Gala tradition, will run in conjunction with the Gala, offering industry participants opportunities to sponsor a child-built pinewood racecar or challenge industry colleagues in head-to-head competition. The races, which are run throughout the Friday reception and into the evening, support SEMA Cares, a group that unites the automotive aftermarket to raise funds for various charities, including the Austin Hatcher Foundation, Childhelp, and Victory Junction.

Its a great opportunity to come together mid-year and recognize those who have made extraordinary contributions to the industry, said Spagnola. Im looking forward to celebrating with friends and colleagues.

For more information and to secure a seat or table at the exclusive event, visitwww.sema.org/gala. For more information about SEMA Cares or to sponsor a SEMA Pinewood Drags race car, visitwww.sema.org/sema-cares.

About SEMA

SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association founded in 1963, represents the $51.8 billion specialty-automotive industry. The industry provides appearance, performance, comfort, convenience and technology products for passenger and recreational vehicles. Association resources include market research, legislative advocacy, training and product development support, as well as leading trade shows such as the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nev., and the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show in Indianapolis, Ind. For more information, visitwww.sema.org,www.semashow.com, orwww.performanceracing.com.

8th DX Leaders Strategy Forum Philippines to tackle “Future-proofing digital-first enterprises in interconnected disruptions”

May 6, 2023 | Business

The 8th DX Leaders Strategy Forum Philippines is set to take place on June 14, 2023, at Dusit Thani Manila. The theme of the event, “Future-proofing digital-first enterprises in interconnected disruptions”, aims to explore how enterprises are re-calibrating their digital transformation strategy to respond to the changing network landscape.

The event will host over 30 speakers and 120+ digital transformation leaders and attendees inside round-table conversations and interactive debates, with exclusive networking sessions, one-to-one meetings, polling conversations, and panel discussions. Joining this year’s roster of speakers and facilitators are Department of Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno, Aboitiz Group Chief Information Officer Charmaine Valmonte, and PLDT Group FVP, Chief Information Security Officer Angel Redoble.

Topics to be discussed at the event include Big Data and Analytics, Cloud and Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity architecture, AI and Machine Learning, DevOps, ITSM and ITOM, Containers and Cloud Native, Banking and Financial Service Institutions, The Public Sector, Manufacturing, and Retail and Commerce, among others.

“We are excited to bring together the top enterprise leaders and experts in Asia and the Philippines to discuss the challenges and opportunities of digital transformation,” said Geri Purisima, EDX GM. “Like its previous editions, we want to continue providing an excellent platform for attendees to exchange strategies and innovations, share insights, and network closely with their peers. We look forward to facilitating meaningful conversations that will shape the future of digital-first enterprises.”

As the business landscape continues navigating with a jagged pace rocked by the pandemic and global conflict, enterprises must re-calibrate their digital transformation strategies to ensure they remain future-proofed against disruptions. The DX Leaders Strategy Forum series seeks to provide a platform to address leading digital transformation objectives, including data-driven performance, security risks, data protection, regulatory compliance, and automation, among other aspects.

About EDX

EDX is a corporate events firm that specializes in organizing industry-focused events for C-level executives. EDX platforms provide attendees with data-driven and actionable insights into industry trends, best practices, complemented by high-potential networking opportunities. With a strong track record of delivering high-quality events, EDX has become a trusted partner for businesses looking to engage with their target audience.

For more information about the event, please visit the event website at: https://dxphilippines2023.edxevents.com/.

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Business-to-Small-Business Leaders to Talk “Growth in the New Normal” at 2022 Best2SMB Conference in Chicago, October 11-13

Sep 19, 2022 | Business

 The B2SMB Institute, the first professional organization focused on advancing excellence in the $500Bil+ business-to-small-business (B2SMB) ecosystem, today announced the agenda and featured speakers for the 2022 B2SMB Institute Best2SMB Conference & Awards. The fifth-annual gathering of B2SMB leadership executives takes place October 11-13 at VenueSix10 in Chicago.

“This year’s Best2SMB Conference tackles the big question of how we grow in a Small Business marketplace that continues to be quite challenging,” said Dave Walker, CEO and Cofounder, B2SMB Institute. “If 2020 was a year of crisis-response and 2021 a year of recovery, we have now moved past a return to normal. New market conditions require new strategies based in a new normal, and our B2SMB leaders have big ideas on facing the future now.”

A rich networking environment at the global Conference attracts executive-level attendees from some of the biggest names in B2SMB products and services, alongside new players, best resources, SMB influencers and segment investors.

Day 1

The conference program on Day 1 features Ted-Talk-like keynotes, engaging panel discussions, and networking workshops. Featured speakers to date include:

· Chris O’Neill, Chief Strategy Officer, Xero

· Craig Cohen, Chief Revenue Officer, WooCommerce/Automattic

· Mark Tina, VP Business Sales, Verizon Business

· Bob Marshall, Business Growth & Strategy Executive – SMB, Wells Fargo

· Sam Levy, SVP Sales, Oracle Netsuite

· Nikki Newsome, Chief Culture Officer, Facebook

· Kate Winkler, CEO, Ruby

· Tim Metzner, Co-Founder, Coterie

· Kelly O’Connel, SVP Product, ActiveCampaign

· Natalie Franke, Chief Evangelist, Honeybook

· John Busby, CMO, Centerfield

· Gib Olander, EVP – Product, Vendasta

Day 2

The second day of the Best2SMB Conference will focus on partnerships between B2SMB brands – for co-marketing and for co-development -in the highly fragmented B2SMB market. A Partnership Playbook session will be offered by leaders from Indeed, Business.com, Ruby, UpCity, Oracle Netsuite & Verizon Business. A workshop will then engage the audience in a “Pitch for Partnership” competition from ten B2SMB enterprises interested in working with others to more effectively win and grow customers.

Day 3

Our third day, hosted by ActiveCampaign at their Chicago headquarters, brings together 50+ B2SMB enterprise leaders with leaders from the Small Business advocacy, lobbying and influence sectors. Said Dave Walker, “As many new partnerships in service of SMBs were launched in the last 2 years, the sheer size of the SMB population and broad diversity of needs requires those who sell and those who serve to work more closely together to expand and enlarge our impact. We welcome the ongoing opportunity to greatly broaden more strategic partnerships. Here’s our first opportunity to do so across many key players, face-to-face, ever.”

2022 Best2SMB Award Winners to Be Announced Live

Winners of the third annual Best2SMB Awards will be announced during a special luncheon on Day 1 of the conference. These awards showcase the best in Best2SMB Products & Services and Best2SMB Innovation, as well as recognize the Best2SMB Brand of the Year, and the 3 new inductees to the Best2SMB Hall of Fame. All awards are determined by the B2SMB Institute’s extended network.

Tickets for the B2SMB Institute’s Best2SMB Conference and Awards are available now with prices set to increase on September 20. For the full agenda, speakers list and registration details, visit https://b2smbi.com/best2smb-global-conference-2022/.

About the B2SMB Institute

The B2SMB Institute is the first professional organization focused on advancing excellence in the business-to-small-business ecosystem. B2SMB leaders, practitioners, brands and enterprises rely on the Institute for critical market intelligence resources, peer-to-peer networking, best-practice guidance and specialized skills development. The B2SMB Institute champions small-business-centric thinking and practice, with a focus on how to reach, engage, win, keep and grow SMB customers. The member-driven organization serves as a dynamic, daily destination to find, meet and network with B2SMB decision-makers who share common needs, challenges and goals. Visit https://b2smbi.com/ for details on resources, benefits and membership opportunities.

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