Feras Z.

Learning & Development Lead at MMI - Maritime and Mercantile International

Feras Z. has extensive work experience in the field of learning and development. Feras is currently the Learning & Development Lead at Emirates Leisure Retail and MMI - Maritime and Mercantile International since March 2022. Prior to that, they worked at The Knowledge Collective from February 2018 to March 2022, where they held the role of Non Executive Board Advisor and Head of Learning & Talent Management Division. From 2015 to 2018, Feras served as the Global Head of Talent and Learning at Mölnlycke Health Care. Before that, they were the Head of Learning and Development - Northern Europe and Central Asia at Ericsson from 2013 to 2014. Feras also held various roles at Nokia from 2010 to 2013, including Global Head of Field Force Capability and Head of Nokia Academy. Feras started their career with various employers from 1997 to 2005. Feras has a strong background in formulating and executing learning and development strategies and has experience managing teams and transforming organizations' talent development practices.

Feras Z. has a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the American University of Culture & Education (AUCE). They have obtained multiple certifications throughout their career, including being a Certified Meta NLP Practitioner from the International Society of Neuro-Semantics, a Certified Associate Leadership & Executive Coach from the International Association of Professional Coaches, Counselors, and Therapists, and a Certified Hypnosis Practitioner from the American Board Of Hypnotherapy. They have also obtained certifications in HR EXPERT LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT 2023 from HRC International Group, Korn Ferry Job Evaluation Training, and The Power of Insight: How Self-Awareness Helps Us Succeed at Work and in Life from Skillsoft. Furthermore, they have certifications in Gamification of Learning and HR and Digital Transformation from LinkedIn, a Certified Everything DISC - DISC Trainer from Wiley, a Certificate In Training Practice from CIPD, and a Certified Predictive Index (PI) Analyst from The Predictive Index. Additionally, they have certifications from Miller Heiman Group, Profiles International Middle East and North Africa, and the International Association of Professional Coaches, Counselors, and Therapists, including being a Certified Trainer and a Certified Psychometric Assessor. Feras Z. also holds certifications in Certificate In Neuroscience Coaching, Certified Emotional Intelligence Coach, and Certified Life Coach from the International Association of Professional Coaches, Counselors, and Therapists, although the specific obtained dates are not available.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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MMI - Maritime and Mercantile International

As a subsidiary of the Emirates Group, Maritime and Mercantile International (MMI) is a dynamic marketing, sales and distribution organisation committed to delivering and enjoying sustainable growth by achieving leadership through delivering excellence across chosen beverage categories and markets. Headquartered in Dubai, MMI and its associates hold the number one alcohol distributor position in the UAE and Oman, and possess significant travel retail experience through supplying leading duty free retailers in the region and as the operator of Duty Free Dubai Ports. In addition, MMI has initiated overseas joint ventures with local partners in Zanzibar, the Maldives, and Thailand. MMI has business in 42 countries across four key geographical regions, East Africa, Gulf & Middle East, Indian Ocean and South East Asia. MMI’s long standing operation in the market gives a unique understanding and respect for both the cultural differences and common interests in this region’s diverse society. At every interaction with MMI’s portfolio, events and outlets, the company strives to bring more to the lives of customers and consumers, through innovations such as the award winning Le Clos fine wines and luxury spirits retail concept.