Ahmad Allam

Ahmad Allam has a diverse work experience spanning over many years. Ahmad is currently working as the Principal Partner - Corporate Learning EMEA at Harvard Business Publishing Corporate Learning since July 2022. Prior to this, they were the Head of Talent Management and L&D at Al-Futtaim from July 2021 to July 2022. Before that, they held the role of Group L&D Manager at Al-Futtaim from February 2019 to July 2021.

Ahmad has also worked as the Regional Talent, Learning and Development Manager - Corporate at Panda Retail Company – Savola Group from February 2018 to February 2019. Ahmad has significant experience as a Director of Organizational Solutions at trainera from March 2006 to February 2018. Before that, they held the role of Manager - Organizational Solutions at LOGIC Training & HR Development from March 2006 to June 2011.

Additionally, Ahmad has worked as a Freelance Trainer where they designed and delivered training programs for various industries and multinational entities in the Region. Ahmad has expertise in areas such as management and leadership, coaching, experiential learning, sales and customer service, and more. During their freelance work, they conducted over 6080+ hours of professional corporate delivery with 7,500+ attendees.

Ahmad started their professional career as a Professional Sales Representative at Merck Sharp & Dhome Egypt - Pharmaceuticals from February 2004 to February 2006.

Ahmad Allam obtained a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree from the Faculty of Medicine Ain Shams University, completing their studies from 1998 to 2004. Ahmad later pursued a Master's degree in Social Sciences with a field of study in Business: Organizational Psychology at Heriot-Watt University from 2021 to 2022. In addition to their formal education, Ahmad has obtained a range of certifications in various areas, including coaching, facilitation, and negotiation. The certifications were obtained from institutions such as Crystal Knows, MTa Learning, Everything DiSC: A Wiley Brand, Association for Talent Development (ATD), American Society of Training & Development (ASTD), Wilson Learning, Jack Welch Management Institute, ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership, Customer Focus Inc., Parent Gym, ThinkBuzan, Mind Gym, and Huthwaite International, with completed years ranging from 2009 to 2020.