Naji Khattar

Chief Operating Officer at Cheeky Monkeys

Naji Khattar has over 20 years of work experience in various roles. Naji started their career as an Assistant Area Manager at Bimbo Wear, where they analyzed sales figures and managed stock levels. Naji then moved on to TOIFOR as an HR/Operations Manager, where they served as the primary contact for project activities with the United Nations and updated the HR database.

Naji then worked at Emirates Airline as a Leadership Specialist, where they worked closely with supervisors on improving interpersonal skills and coached and mentored employees. Naji then transitioned into the role of Management Consultant at Multiple Clients, where they were responsible for identifying staffing needs and managing talent acquisition. Naji grew the team by 350% with a 95% retention rate within the first 2 years.

Currently, Naji is the Chief Operating Officer at Cheeky Monkeys, where they develop and implements strategic plans to streamline operations, reduce costs, and increase profitability. Naji also focuses on recruitment and hiring strategies, as well as developing customer-centric policies and procedures. Naji ensures financial success by creating and managing budgets.

Naji Khattar's education history begins with completing a Bachelor's degree in Banking and Finance from the American University of Science and Technology between 2002 and 2007. After that, Naji pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Coventry University from 2010 to 2013. In 2016, Naji engaged in Professional Development at Harvard University, focusing on Leadership Coaching Strategies. Later, in 2019 and 2020, Naji earned a Life Coach certification from the New Skills Academy, specializing in Personal Development.

Additionally, Naji obtained two additional certifications: Leading at a Distance from LinkedIn in May 2020 and Persuasive Coaching from LinkedIn in March 2020.

Based on the provided information, it is apparent that Naji has a diverse educational background, with a focus on finance, business administration, leadership coaching, and personal development.

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  • Chief Operating Officer

    March, 2023 - present