Yasmin El Sheikh

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General Manager, Corporate Talent Acquisition at Abdul Latif Jameel

Cairo, Cairo, Egypt

Overview

Yasmin El Sheikh is the General Manager of Corporate Talent Acquisition at Abdul Latif Jameel, bringing over 11 years of experience in global recruiting and employer branding. Described by colleagues as passionate, dedicated, and energetic, she holds a Masters degree from Warwick Business School and is a certified DDI Targeted Selection® Facilitator.

With a strong "People First" philosophy, Yasmin is passionate about creating positive work environments and believes in prioritizing culture over company. She identifies as a public speaker and career coach, driven by the belief that her work gives people hope and a second chance, and she proudly highlights her Egyptian heritage.

Unique fact: Yasmin co-authored a case study on the strategic use of technology at Vodafone Egypt.

Personality Overview

Values Relationships

Informal

Assertive

They are more likely to accept new and exciting technologies.  They are not against taking risks and can make tough decisions when required.
 They will fight for you if they come to believe in you.

Topics They Care About

Global Talent Acquisition
Leads corporate talent acquisition across MEA and Europe for Abdul Latif Jameel, specializing in C-level and executive hiring for international mobility.
People-Centric Culture
Her personal motto is "People First, " and she advocates for choosing culture over company, reflecting a deep commitment to employee well-being and a positive workplace.
Employer Branding
Praised by colleagues as a "top-tier employer brand expert, " she has a strong background in shaping company perception to attract high-quality talent.

Media Appearances

We are glad to announce our guest speaker Yasmine El‑Sheikh – General Manager, Corporate Talent Acquisition at Abdul Latif Jameel. Featured in Facebook (iCareerEgy)

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Work History

5-2024
General Manager, Corporate Talent Acquisition at Abdul Latif Jameel
6-2022 - 5-2024
Head of People and Culture at Klivvr
4-2022 - 6-2022
Global Talent Acquisition Manager at Foodics
12-2020 - 3-2022
Talent Acquisition Manager at noon
3-2019 - 11-2020
Senior Human Resources Specialist at noon

Education

10-2021 - 12-2021
Course from Harvard Business School Online
2014 - 2015
Master’s Degree from University of Warwick - Warwick Business School

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Insights For Selling To Yasmin

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Address your competition clearly and confidently
  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.
  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established

DONT's

  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a friendly approach
  • Don’t hesitate from asking them how they truly feel about your product
  • Don’t force involvement of other stakeholders unless it is critical

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Yasmin is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Yasmin

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no though in a friendly way.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Yasmin move?

  • They can reach decisions quickly if they develop trust and confidence in the product.
  • Can Yasmin take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they will be ready to take risks.

You And Yasmin

Personality Compatibility


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