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Delma D'Silva

Observer · DISC type ci
Head of Human Resources at Al Wathba Insurance
📍 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Delma DSilva is the Head of HR at Al Wathba Insurance, bringing over 15 years of expertise in HR strategy, M&A integration, and regulatory affairs across the Middle East, Africa, and Malaysia. She specializes in workforce transformation and holds a certificate in HR Management & Analytics from the University of Pennsylvania.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Head of Human Resources
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Personality Overview

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Value Driven
Curious

They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince.

Priorities

Topics Delma cares about

Employee Wellbeing
She has implemented wellbeing, mental health, and women's network programs, and believes wellbeing is an everyday experience created through leadership and listening.
Workforce Transformation
Has a proven track record in restructuring operations, managing complex M&A integrations for companies like Cigna and MetLife, and implementing strategic workforce planning.
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Career

Work history

4-2026
Head of Human Resources
Al Wathba Insurance
10-2021 - 4-2026
Head of HR - Middle East & Africa & Malaysia - IHDS
Cigna Insurance Middle East
9-2019 - 9-2021
Head of HR - Middle East & Africa
Cigna Insurance Middle East
6-2015 - 8-2019
HR Manager - Middle East
Cigna Insurance Middle East
9-2012 - 6-2015
Regional HR Business Partner – Middle East
MetLife
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Education
2019 - 2019
HR Management & Analytics
University of Pennsylvania
6-1992 - 4-1995
Bachelor of Arts - BA
School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya, Mangalore
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Calculativeness (C)

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