Faji Sarkissian

Faji Sarkissian has over 20 years of work experience, starting in 1997 at Diko Motors Co. as a Showroom Manager. In this role, they managed the showroom, ordered used cars, and handled financial transactions. From 2000 to 2002, they worked as a Product Specialist at Arabian Motors Group W.L.L, where they managed showroom displays and supervised daily retail sales operations. Faji then became a Sales Supervisor from 2003 to 2005, overseeing the sales staff and preparing sales reports. From 2005 to 2009, they were an Assistant Sales Manager at the same company, managing and motivating the sales team.

In 2009, Faji joined Alshaya Group as a Merchandiser, where they planned stock and intake requirements and trained the merchandise team. Faji was promoted to an Area Manager in 2011 and led teams in achieving sales targets while exploring new service and product opportunities. In 2013, they became an Operations Manager, responsible for leading production teams and ensuring on-time delivery of marketing materials. Faji then transitioned to a Senior Manager role in 2013, overseeing procurement, production, and quality assurance for 70+ international brands and developing marketing plans.

Faji's most recent role is as the Head of Partnership & Events at Alshaya Group, which they held from 2019 to 2021. Currently, they serve as the Head of Procurement, where they are responsible for developing relationships with client brands and managing negotiations with vendors. Throughout their career, Faji has demonstrated strong leadership skills, achieved business objectives, and contributed to the growth of the organizations they have worked for.

Faji Sarkissian obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Administration and Management, General from the University of Leicester, completing the program between 2014 and 2016. Prior to that, there is no available information regarding Faji's education. Faji also holds additional certifications from Ford Motor Company as a Professional Sales Manager and in Creating A High Successful And Profitable Sales Department, both obtained in 2006 and 2007 respectively.