Maha Taher

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DISC Type : DC

Global Head of Talent Management - Automotive & Mobility at Al-Futtaim

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Overview

Maha Taher is a highly skilled talent management executive with 20 years of experience in global firms across the telecom, aviation, and pharma industries. Her expertise lies in learning & development, succession management, and integrating AI into talent strategies. Colleagues describe her as a passionate, supportive, and dedicated leader.

Outside of her corporate role, Maha is a family-oriented individual who is proud of her sons journey into the professional world. She deeply values lifes core principles, shaped by personal experiences like the loss of her father, and shares inspirational messages with her network.

Unique fact: Maha is a severe COVID survivor, a seven-month journey which she overcame at the beginning of 2022.

Personality Overview

Fast But Analytical

Rigorous & Demanding

Thorough Evaluator

They like to act fast and expect others to do the same.  They are very proud of what they do. More than the product, they care about the effectiveness of the product.

Topics They Care About

Talent & Succession
Her entire 20-year career is focused on talent management, leadership development, and succession planning for major global organizations like Al-Futtaim and Ooredoo Group.
AI in HR
She holds a certification in "AI Strategy for HR" and lists "Digitization/AI integration Strategy for Talent" as a key area of professional expertise.
Leadership Development
A core theme in her past roles and skills. Recommendations consistently praise her as a "great leader" who empowers her teams to reach their potential.

Media Appearances

Maha has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2023
Global Head of Talent Management - Automotive & Mobility at Al-Futtaim
7-2022 - 6-2023
Group Senior Director Talent Development at Ooredoo Group
6-2021 - 1-2022
Health and well-being at Career Break
12-2019 - 4-2021
Global Director Learning & Development at Hikma Pharmaceuticals
12-2016 - 4-2019
Regional Head of Talent Management & Learning -Middle East & Africa at Thales

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA from Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport
2016 - 2016
Certified Test User (BPS Occupational Test User Level A&B) from British Psychological Society

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Insights For Selling To Maha

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be respectful but crisp
  • Make sure that you circle back fast on any action items, it wins their trust
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending time doing small talk

DONT's

  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Avoid being too verbose
  • Do not back off when challenged, respond with a confident, objective answer instead

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Maha is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Maha

  • If they decide not to go ahead, they will say no without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Maha move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Maha take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Maha

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