Fereshteh Akhoondi

Fereshteh Akhoondi has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Fereshteh currently holds the position of Head of Organisational Development at byrd since July 2022. Prior to that, they worked as a Senior Organisational Development Manager at the same company from January 2022 to July 2022.

Before joining byrd, Fereshteh worked at Snapp! as a Senior OD and L&D Manager from April 2021 to September 2021. Fereshteh'sresponsibilities included strategic planning and execution in various areas of organizational development and talent management. Fereshteh was also involved in Performance Management, 360-degree Feedback, HR Automation, Leadership Development, Culture and Values, Onboarding, Recognition and Reward, and Employee Experience. During their tenure, they consistently achieved 95% of OKRs in all quarters. Prior to this role, they held positions such as Corporate HRBP, Organizational Development Manager, L&D Supervisor, and Senior Training and Development Specialist at Snapp! between 2018 and 2021.

Fereshteh also has experience working at Kashan Mall as a Staff Manager from February 2017 to February 2018. In this role, they managed a team of 40 individuals across various departments and prioritized efficiency, employee satisfaction, and customer experience. Fereshteh'sresponsibilities included recruitment, defining job roles and responsibilities, managing staff schedules, providing training, designing and implementing performance management systems, and fostering a motivating work environment.

Fereshteh also worked as an HR Business Partner at Ofogh Koorosh Chain stores from August 2015 to February 2017, where they handled HR-related tasks and responsibilities.

Additionally, Fereshteh has extensive experience as an HR Project Manager & Trainer. From June 2008 to August 2015, they worked in various companies in consultant, trainer, mentor, and project owner roles. Fereshteh specialized in diagnosing organizational issues and implementing projects to address them, supporting companies in achieving their business goals and optimizing employee potential. Fereshteh'sexperience spans across industries such as FMCG, Retail, water companies, the steel industry, and sports services.

Overall, Fereshteh Akhoondi has held progressive roles in organizational development, talent management, HR business partnering, and staff management, showcasing their expertise in driving organizational success and employee growth.

Fereshteh Akhoondi has a strong educational background in the field of psychology. Fereshteh obtained a Bachelor's degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the University of Isfahan between 2007 and 2011. Fereshteh then pursued a Master's degree in the same field at the University of Isfahan from 2011 to 2013.

In 2021, Fereshteh enrolled at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin to further their education. Fereshteh completed a Systemic Coaching Training program at the university from 2021 to 2022. Currently, they are working towards a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Organizational Psychology at artop, which is an institute associated with Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. Fereshteh is expected to graduate with their PhD in 2025.