Dr Sahar Ahmed

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Dr Sahar Ahmed
Human Resources, Strategy & Organisational Development
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Dr Sahar Ahmed

Human Resources, Strategy & Organisational Development

Dr Sahar Ahmed is a senior human resources leader and academic with over 20 years of experience across corporate, government, and higher education sectors. Her work focuses on strategic HR management, organisational development, and talent optimisation, supporting organisations in aligning people strategies with business performance.

Expertise

  • Strategic Human Resource Management
  • Organisational Development
  • Talent Management and Leadership Development
  • HR Analytics and Performance Management
  • Change Management and Workforce Planning

Academic Background

  • PhD in Human Resource Management, Cairo University
  • MBA in Human Resource Management
  • BSc in Business Administration and Accounting

Professional Experience

Dr Ahmed currently serves as Chief Human Resources Officer, alongside senior consultancy roles across the UK and MENA region. She has led HR functions in multinational organisations, government institutions, and private sector companies, managing teams across diverse and international environments.

Her experience includes developing HR strategies aligned with organisational goals, implementing performance and compensation frameworks, and leading large-scale transformation initiatives. She has also held academic leadership and teaching roles in higher education, contributing to programme delivery and staff development.

Leadership and Impact

Dr Ahmed has led initiatives that have:

  • Improved employee retention and engagement through strategic HR programmes
  • Developed performance management systems aligned with organisational KPIs
  • Designed talent development and succession planning frameworks
  • Implemented HR analytics tools to support data-driven decision-making

Her work reflects a strong focus on building high-performing organisations through effective people management strategies.

Research and Engagement

Dr Ahmed has contributed to research in areas such as organisational resilience, employee behaviour, and HR strategy. Her work bridges academic insight with practical application in real organisational settings.

Teaching Areas

  • Strategic Human Resource Management
  • Organisational Behaviour
  • Talent and Performance Management
  • Leadership and Change Management
  • HR Analytics