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Ingrid D'Lima

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Global Head of Early Careers & Program Management at SMBC Group
📍 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Ingrid DLima is the Global Head of Early Careers & Program Management at SMBC Group, leveraging extensive experience from senior HR roles at Citi. A University of Melbourne MBA graduate, she is recognized for her strategic and energetic leadership in talent development. Colleagues describe her as driven, inspiring, and passionate.

Outside of her corporate role, Ingrid is a personal brand coach and the founder of Simply Be! , dedicated to helping others realize their full potential. She is a passionate workplace wellness activist and serves on the board of the Ellevate Networks Dubai Chapter, actively supporting womens professional growth.

She has a deep passion for animal welfare and has actively integrated this cause into her professional life through corporate volunteering initiatives.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Global Head of Early Careers & Program Management
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Early Career Talent
Her current global role at SMBC and previous senior positions at Citi have been focused on designing and leading strategic early career and graduate recruitment programs.
Workplace Wellness
Identifies as a "Workplace Wellness & Wellbeing Activist" and speaks at events on the topic, challenging the idea that burnout is a necessary price for success.
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Career

Work history

8-2025
Global Head of Early Careers & Program Management
SMBC Group
1-2025
Member of the Board
Ellevate Network
3-2024 - 8-2025
Head of HR Business Execution, Middle East & Africa
Citi
2-2023 - 3-2024
APAC HR Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
Citi
10-2020 - 2-2023
APAC Head of Early Career, Employer Branding & Internal Mobility
Citi
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Education
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
University of Melbourne
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