Jasem Alkhatri

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Chief Human Resources Officer at RAK Ceramics

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Overview

Jasem Alkhatri is the Group Chief Human Resources Officer at RAK Ceramics, bringing over 23 years of experience in talent and culture transformation. Educated at London Business School and UAE University, he focuses on building high-performance teams and aligning HR with business goals, previously holding the CPO role at Emirates Steel Arkan.

He is passionate about creating work environments where people can thrive and reach their full potential. Jasem advocates for leadership rooted in simple, positive behaviors, believing that being a good listener and showing appreciation are cornerstones of a strong and successful organizational culture.

Jasem champions the idea that being "nice" is a form of strategic leadership that builds trust, strengthens culture, and elevates team performance.

Personality Overview

Judgemental

ROI Conscious

Hard To Convince

They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.  They respond well to confident salespeople. They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.

Topics They Care About

Culture Transformation
A core theme in his professional history and social media posts, emphasizing that changing an organization's culture is a key leadership challenge.
Strategic Leadership
He frequently shares his belief that effective leadership isn't complicated and is built on simple, positive behaviors that build trust and elevate performance.
Talent Development
His career is centered on creating environments where people can thrive, viewing the development of employee potential as the key to driving business success.

Media Appearances

Jasem has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2025
Chief Human Resources Officer at RAK Ceramics
6-2023 - 2-2025
Group Chief People Officer at EMSTEEL Group
7-2020 - 6-2023
Chief Human Resources Officer at EMSTEEL Group
4-2017 - 7-2020
VP Human Capital & Services at EMSTEEL Group
1-2012 - 4-2017
Human Resources Director at Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development

Education

HR Strategy in Transforming Organisations from London Business School
2007 - 2009
Executive MBA from United Arab Emirates University

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Exp : 26 Location : Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates Job Level : Leadership Designation : Chief Human Resources Officer at RAK Ceramics
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Insights For Selling To Jasem

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Make sure that they have the necessary authority, they could present false stature sometimes
  • Tell them that you are there to help them create visible impact within their organization
  • Refer to testimonials from others in similar positions

DONT's

  • Don’t try to be an alpha salesperson, give them equal space
  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations
  • Don't try too hard to get friendly, let it happen with time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jasem is

  • Confidence in the product plays an important role, followed by powerful testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jasem

  • They might hesitate a little, but they will say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jasem move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Jasem take some risk or not?

  • Once they have analyzed the pros and cons, they can take some risks.

You And Jasem

Personality Compatibility


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