Mustafa J.

Doer
DISC Type : ds

Chief People Officer at Ghassan Aboud Holding

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Overview

Mustafa Jama is the Chief People Officer at Ghassan Aboud Holding, specializing in culture transformation and organizational excellence. An MBA graduate from Harvard University, he focuses on aligning HR with business objectives through digital transformation and leadership development. Colleagues describe him as an exemplary, intuitive, and highly effective leader.

He was the recipient of the "CHRO of the year winner 2025" award.

Personality Overview

Risk-Accepting

Results Focused

Strategic Planner

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

Talent Philosophy
Is a panelist for a debate on hiring for potential versus proven experience, exploring what truly builds high-performing teams and drives sustainable business impact.
HR Digital Transformation
Focuses on leveraging HR technology to streamline processes and improve efficiency, as discussed in his recent fireside chat with HR tech firm Darwinbox.
Culture Transformation
Champions fostering a culture of belonging and empowering diverse talent as a core part of his strategy to create dynamic and inclusive workplaces.

Media Appearances

Mustafa Ahmed Jama - Ghassan Aboud Holding - Informa Connect. Featured in Informa Connect

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Work History

11-2024
Chief People Officer at Ghassan Aboud Holding
4-2023 - 11-2024
Executive Vice President - Operations & Business Support at Confidential
9-2020 - 3-2024
CAO - Administration Division @ Arab Trade Financing Program at Arab Monetary Fund
7-2017 - 8-2020
VP HR/ Head of HR at Al Ghurair Investment
5-2012 - 11-2016
Human Resources Director at AECOM (incorporating Davis Langdon, An AECOM Company)

Education

Mustafa has no verified education history

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Insights For Selling To Mustafa

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside

DONT's

  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Mustafa is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Mustafa

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Mustafa move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Mustafa take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Mustafa

Personality Compatibility


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