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Deepak Malathi

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Group Head of HR at MHAO (Mohamed Hareb Al Otaiba) Group
📍 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Deepak Malathi is the Group Head of HR at MHAO Group, bringing over 22 years of senior leadership experience across the Middle East in industries like retail, automotive, and technology. An alumnus of XLRI Jamshedpur, he excels at linking HR initiatives to business performance. Colleagues describe him as professional, innovative, and people-friendly.

He champions a people-first approach, emphasizing that every individuals story matters. This philosophy extends from his professional focus on employee engagement to his belief in creating environments where people can thrive, viewing HR as a function dedicated to nurturing human potential and organizational growth.

Deepak has successfully led an organization to be ranked a Top 5 Great Place to Work for four consecutive years.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Group Head of HR
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Building Great Workplaces
His profile highlights building 'Great Places to Work' and mentions achieving a 'Top 5' ranking for four consecutive years, showing a deep commitment to positive work environments.
HR and Profitability
He consistently translates HR initiatives into measurable business impact, including improving sales CAGR and achieving significant net profit savings.
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Career

Work history

10-2023 - 6-2025
Group Head of HR
MHAO (Mohamed Hareb Al Otaiba) Group
9-2009 - 9-2023
Regional Head of HR & Training - Centrepoint & Splash (Middle East)
Landmark Group
8-2004 - 9-2009
Manager - HR
Better Homes
2-2002 - 8-2004
HR and Administration Executive
Al-Futtaim
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Education
Master's degree
XLRI Jamshedpur
MBA
MBA from TIU Graduate School of Management
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