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Sanaa Ahmed

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Talent Acquisition Director Middle East North Africa at L'Oréal
📍 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Sanaa Ahmed is the Talent Acquisition Director for MENA at LOréal, with over 10 years at the company in various HR leadership roles. An alumna of NUST Business School, she is a dynamic leader specializing in employer branding, organizational culture, and talent development, with experience across Pakistan, Africa, and the UAE.

Outside of her formal role, Sanaa is passionate about mentoring the next generation of professionals. She frequently shares career advice on public platforms, reflecting on her own journey to help bridge the gap between academic knowledge and real-world skills for young talent entering the workforce.

She is a self-described "fanatic" about her company, driven by the alignment between LOréals culture and her personal value system.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Talent Acquisition Director Middle East North Africa
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Priorities

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Youth Talent Development
Actively involved in youth-focused initiatives like L'Oréal's Brandstorm and speaks publicly about integrating young talent and Emiratis into the workforce.
Authentic Employer Branding
Believes in showcasing a company's true culture and has a track record of managing employer branding projects internally to ensure authenticity.
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Career

Work history

2-2023
Talent Acquisition Director Middle East North Africa
L'Oréal
8-2019 - 1-2023
Human Resources Director
L'Oréal
10-2018 - 8-2019
Learning & Development Manager GCC
L'Oréal
3-2015 - 9-2018
HR Manager
L'Oréal
1-2014 - 3-2015
HR Project Manager
Cosmos Real Estate Development
In the press

Media appearances

Meet Sanaa Ahmed – Talent Culture Architect with Nearly a Decade at L'Oréal. Featured in Icons Pakistan (Facebook)
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How L'Oréal Recruits in the Middle East with Sanaa Ahmed. Featured in YouTube
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Education
2005 - 2009
Bachelor's
NUST Business School
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Beaconhouse Public School
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