Nelly Boustany

Inspirer
DISC Type : di

Chief Talent & Culture Officer at Network International

United Arab Emirates

Overview

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.

Personality Overview

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.

Topics They Care 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.
Future of Work
Frequently discusses the impact of AI, mobility, and skill shortages on the HR profession and building better workplaces for the future.

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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Network International appoints a new CHRO for the MEA region. Featured in Economic Times – HRME

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Work History

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

Education

6-2023 - 6-2024
Chief Human Resources Officer from Wharton Executive Education
3-2021 - 5-2021
Transforming your Business with AI from INSEAD

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Insights For Selling To Nelly

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally
  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but insert some anecdotes into it

DONT's

  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Nelly is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Nelly

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Nelly move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Nelly take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Nelly

Personality Compatibility


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