Naghmeh Raiyat

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DISC Type : D

Head of Europe, Business Assurance at SGS

Switzerland

Overview

Naghmeh Raiyat is a senior leader at SGS, serving as Head of Europe and Vice President of Global Food & PCP for the Business Assurance division. She leverages her expertise in strategic development and commercial management to drive sustainable growth in the food, cosmetics, and personal care sectors. People who have worked with her describe her as professional, talented, and strategic.

There is no publicly available information about her personal life, hobbies, or interests outside of her professional capacity. Her public activities and statements are consistently focused on her industry and role at SGS.

She recently led a partnership with "The PLEDGE on Food Waste" to support the hospitality and food service sectors in reducing food waste through third-party assurance.

Personality Overview

Candid & Clear

Decisive

Risk-Taker

They respond well to strong and respectful communication.  They like to move fast and expect the same from others. They take a lot of pride in personal achievements.

Topics They Care About

Food Waste Reduction
She has publicly shared her excitement about SGS's partnership with The PLEDGE on Food Waste to help the food service industry reduce its environmental impact.
Digital Food Traceability
Announced a partnership with ENSESO4Food to integrate their TRAKKEY platform, enhancing food traceability and helping clients meet regulatory requirements like the FDA's FSMA 204.
Food Safety & Quality
As VP of Food Assurance, she is committed to helping the industry deliver safe, quality products, highlighted by SGS receiving a 5-star rating from BRCGS.

Media Appearances

Naghmeh has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2025
Head of Europe, Business Assurance at SGS
3-2024 - 5-2025
Head of Business Assurance North & Central Europe at SGS
5-2021
Vice President, Global Food and PCP Assurance at SGS
1-2016 - 4-2021
Vice President, Global Food Assurance at SGS
1-2014 - 12-2015
Global Business Unit Manager, Food Assurance at SGS

Education

BSc (Hons) from The Manchester Metropolitan University

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During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

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  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship
  • Refer to testimonials from well-known industry leaders

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

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Naghmeh is

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    How fast (or slow) will Naghmeh move?

  • They can reach decisions fairly quickly if they are convinced.
  • Can Naghmeh take some risk or not?

  • They don’t mind risks but can be quite binary about them.

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