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Ghadeer Akkad

Critic · DISC type C
Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at IHCC
📍 Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Ghadeer Akkad is the Chief Human Resources Officer and Head of Local Content & ESG at IHCC. She is a transformational leader focused on aligning HR and sustainability strategies with Saudi Vision 2030, holding an MBA from King AbdulAziz University. Ghadeer has successfully led initiatives to achieve Platinum Nitaqat status and multiple workplace certifications.

Based on her public posts, she values maintaining balance for success, the power of a positive mindset, and showing gratitude towards leadership. She appears to be driven by principles of personal development and fostering a supportive work environment, emphasizing that leadership involves making tough decisions for the greater good.

She co-authored a study on the barriers to entrepreneurship in Saudi Arabia, demonstrating her interest in broader economic development.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Personality Overview

How Ghadeer shows up

Negotiator
Critic
Objective Thinker

Unless the value is proven by data, they are unlikely to value fancy features. They enjoy working alone and do not rely on others very often. It is very likely that they will negotiate pricing or other important terms.

Priorities

Topics Ghadeer cares about

Saudi Vision 2030
Her work is strategically aligned with national objectives, focusing on talent localization and economic diversification to support Saudi Vision 2030.
ESG & Sustainability
As Head of ESG, she led IHCC to its first WELL Building certification, demonstrating a core focus on operational sustainability and employee well-being.
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Career

Work history

9-2016
Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
IHCC
9-2023
Head of Local Content and ESG
IHCC
9-2013
Human Resources Manager
IHCC
9-2008 - 5-2011
HR Supervisor & Government Relations
Saudi German Health
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2016 - 2019
Master of Business Administration - MBA
King AbdulAziz University
2011 - 2013
The Globe Business Program
Drexel University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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