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Nelly Boustany

Inspirer · DISC type di
Chief Talent & Culture Officer at Network International
📍 United Arab Emirates

Nelly Boustany is the Chief Talent & Culture Officer at Network International, leveraging over 20 years of HR leadership in technology and fintech. She specializes in talent management and organizational transformation. Her colleagues describe her as proactive, passionate, and an excellent business partner who excels at handling complex HR matters.

Originally a computer science graduate, Nelly transitioned to HR because she is a "people person. " She has lived and worked in the UAE since 2000, witnessing and contributing to the regions significant growth. She believes mentors and sponsors who pushed her out of her comfort zone were key to her own development.

She is a public speaker who shares insights on the future of work and HR digital transformation.

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Experience
28 Years
Current Role
Chief Talent & Culture Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
United Arab Emirates
Personality Overview

How Nelly shows up

Fast Adopter
Charming & Persuasive
Decisive

They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They usually prefer to drive the conversation. They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.

Priorities

Topics Nelly cares about

HR Digital Transformation
Advises executive leaders on HR digital transformation readiness and speaks publicly on the topic, emphasizing technology's role in creating better employee experiences.
Talent & Leadership
Her career is focused on growing talent, succession planning, and leadership development, especially during periods of strategic expansion and M&A activity.
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Career

Work history

10-2023
Chief Talent & Culture Officer
Network International
6-2021
Member
Human Capital Advisory Council
5-2019 - 10-2023
Senior Director HXM Value Advisory
SAP
3-2011 - 5-2019
HR Director MENA
SAP
7-2010 - 4-2011
Talent, Leadership & Organization Development Manager for MEA
Nokia Siemens Networks - UAE
In the press

Media appearances

Nelly Boustany - Group CPCO. Featured in Network International (official website)
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Network International gets Nelly Boustany as Chief Human Resources Officer. Featured in People Matters Global
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Education
6-2023 - 6-2024
Chief Human Resources Officer
Wharton Executive Education
3-2021 - 5-2021
Transforming your Business with AI
INSEAD
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Dominance (D)

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