Abdullah Assadi
Director of Strategic Partnership & Alliances
Experience
With 18 years of experience as a director in strategy and partnerships,
I've led organizational change initiatives across multiple sectors including government, finance, transport, and oil & gas. My skillset encompasses strategic planning, partnership building, and tech integration, enriched by my ability to establish learning and development programs. I've managed projects with budgets up to $10M, working with clients like HSBC, VISA, MasterCard, and top educational institutions. This exposure offers me unique insights into strategy and partnership development. My ability to lead, engage stakeholders, and deliver learning initiatives make me a valuable asset for strategic planning, partnerships, and talent cultivation.
Education
• Doctorate of Business Administration, Warwick Business School, UK Expected 2024
• Masters of Business Administration, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK 2012
• Bachelor of Science (Computer Science and Math), Lebanese American University (LAU) 2004
• Masters of Business Administration, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK 2012
• Bachelor of Science (Computer Science and Math), Lebanese American University (LAU) 2004
Certifications
• Certified Management Consultant (CMC)
• SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP®)
• Global Professional Human Resources (GPHR)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Digital Transformation Specialist (UVA Darden)
• ICF Coach from International Coach Federation (USA)
• SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP®)
• Global Professional Human Resources (GPHR)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Digital Transformation Specialist (UVA Darden)
• ICF Coach from International Coach Federation (USA)
Awards
• Recipient of the Silver Brandon Hall Award 2019 for a fully customized customer service program designed for Federal Electric & Water Authority.
Memberships
• Coaching colleagues as PwC Well Being hero, organizing Special Olympics events (for people with special needs), and mentor graduating university students
• Membership Chair and Board Member at CMC-Global Institute at International Council of Management Consulting
• Marketing Committee Member for CMC-Global Institute at International Council of Management Consulting
• Athletes Services Volunteer at Special World Olympics 2019
• Athletes Services Volunteer at Special Olympics IX MENA Games 2018
• Membership Chair and Board Member at CMC-Global Institute at International Council of Management Consulting
• Marketing Committee Member for CMC-Global Institute at International Council of Management Consulting
• Athletes Services Volunteer at Special World Olympics 2019
• Athletes Services Volunteer at Special Olympics IX MENA Games 2018
Areas of Expertise
• Expertise in strategic planning, partnership building, and technological integration.
• Proficient in HR consultancy/transformation, business development, needs assessment, and client relationship management.
• Significant knowledge in leading teams, implementing complex projects, and coaching.
• Proficient in HR consultancy/transformation, business development, needs assessment, and client relationship management.
• Significant knowledge in leading teams, implementing complex projects, and coaching.