Manal Haddad
Angestellt, General Manager, Cigalah Group
Jeddah, Saudi-Arabien
Über mich
I am a seasoned business professional with over 30 years of applied experience in strategic planning, management, marketing, branding, and operations working for multi-national organizations in the FMCG and pharmaceutical industries and managing world-class brands and cross-cultural teams. My dedication to continuous learning and personal development has earned me a reputation for being a knowledgeable and insightful business leader. I believe that success is achieved through collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to excellence, and I apply this philosophy to every project i undertakes. My dedication to mentorship underscores my commitment to positively influencing the world around me. My coaching and mentoring style has been described as practical, insightful, and result-oriented. I believe keeping a healthy lifestyle is essential to achieving long-term success and happiness, personally and professionally.
Werdegang
Berufserfahrung von Manal Haddad
Bis heute 9 Jahre und 1 Monat, seit Juni 2015
General Manager
Cigalah Group
Distribution of pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, and tobacco.
6 Jahre, Juni 2009 - Mai 2015
Business Development Consultant
Jay Smith Consulting
Advising and supporting start-up, public and private sector organizations, I led complex projects, improved efficiency, deployed new tools, workflows, and software.
6 Jahre, Juni 2009 - Mai 2015
Business Development Consultant
Jay Smith Consulting
Advising and supporting start-up, public and private sector organizations, I led complex projects, improved efficiency, deployed new tools, workflows, and software.
3 Jahre und 9 Monate, Sep. 2005 - Mai 2009
Country Manager
Reckitt Benckiser
Managed P&L and was responsible for a budget in excess of $115 million which was almost 38% of the company’s entire business across the Middle East and the North African region. Executed annual business plans and clearly specified the objectives for coverage, volume, distribution, display and service plans.
1 Jahr und 9 Monate, Jan. 2004 - Sep. 2005
Trade Marketing Manager
Gillette UK (Middle East & Africa)
Managed the entire sales and marketing activities of different products like blades, razors and personal care products for the Gillette brand with a sales team of 170 personnel. Streamlined business strategy and developed trade channel plans that met brand and market objectives. Active participant in sales presentations with key clients and also conducted weekly sales calls for discussing strategy as well as the launch of new products and solutions.
2 Jahre und 7 Monate, Juni 2001 - Dez. 2003
Regional Business Manager
Gillette UK (Middle East & Africa)
Managed the overall performance and profitability of Gillette’s oral care business across the Middle East and Africa region which comprised of 66 different markets.
Ausbildung von Manal Haddad
Bachelor of Science
The University of the State of New York
Sprachen
Englisch
Fließend
Arabisch
Muttersprache