{"id":118,"date":"2025-06-27T11:19:42","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T11:19:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefox.withemes.com\/times\/im-a-high-school-graduate\/"},"modified":"2025-09-22T12:19:29","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T12:19:29","slug":"im-a-high-school-graduate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uaesupplychain.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/27\/im-a-high-school-graduate\/","title":{"rendered":"Top UAE supply chain leaders to watch in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"118\" class=\"elementor elementor-118\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7567573b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7567573b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38ea760d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"38ea760d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/uaesupplychain.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/27\/im-a-high-school-graduate\/#Ahmed_Attiya\" >Ahmed Attiya<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/uaesupplychain.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/27\/im-a-high-school-graduate\/#Group_Supply_Chain_Director_GCC_Zahrawi_Group\" >Group Supply Chain Director GCC, Zahrawi Group<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/uaesupplychain.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/27\/im-a-high-school-graduate\/#Ashish_Sood\" >Ashish Sood<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/uaesupplychain.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/27\/im-a-high-school-graduate\/#Chief_Supply_Chain_Officer_Landmark_Group\" >Chief Supply Chain Officer, Landmark Group<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/uaesupplychain.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/27\/im-a-high-school-graduate\/#Cassie_Mackie\" >Cassie Mackie<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/uaesupplychain.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/27\/im-a-high-school-graduate\/#Vice_President_of_Procurement_and_Supply_Chain_Etihad_Airways\" >Vice President of Procurement and Supply Chain, Etihad Airways<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/uaesupplychain.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/27\/im-a-high-school-graduate\/#Fareed_Al_Jaberi\" >Fareed Al Jaberi<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/uaesupplychain.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/27\/im-a-high-school-graduate\/#Vice_President_of_Supply_Chain_Management_ADNOC_Refining\" >Vice President of Supply Chain Management, ADNOC Refining<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/uaesupplychain.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/27\/im-a-high-school-graduate\/#Mani_Asadi\" >Mani Asadi<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/uaesupplychain.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/27\/im-a-high-school-graduate\/#Supply_Chain_Transformation_Director_Al_Tayer_Group\" >Supply Chain Transformation Director, Al Tayer Group<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/uaesupplychain.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/27\/im-a-high-school-graduate\/#Mazen_Kloub\" >Mazen Kloub<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/uaesupplychain.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/27\/im-a-high-school-graduate\/#Vice_President_of_Supply_Chain_Majid_Al_Futtaim_Retail\" >Vice President of Supply Chain, Majid Al Futtaim Retail<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/uaesupplychain.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/27\/im-a-high-school-graduate\/#Samer_Sabri\" >Samer Sabri<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/uaesupplychain.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/27\/im-a-high-school-graduate\/#Group_Chief_Supply_Chain_Officer_Al_Khayyat_Investments_AKI\" >Group Chief Supply Chain Officer, Al Khayyat Investments (AKI)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/uaesupplychain.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/27\/im-a-high-school-graduate\/#Simon_Storesund\" >Simon Storesund<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/uaesupplychain.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/27\/im-a-high-school-graduate\/#Chief_Supply_Chain_Officer_Emirates_Global_Aluminium\" >Chief Supply Chain Officer, Emirates Global Aluminium<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/uaesupplychain.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/27\/im-a-high-school-graduate\/#Stefan_Sickel\" >Stefan Sickel<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/uaesupplychain.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/27\/im-a-high-school-graduate\/#Chief_Supply_Chain_Officer_NMC_Healthcare\" >Chief Supply Chain Officer, NMC Healthcare<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"postdesc\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meet_the_visionaries_setting_the_pace_for_innovation_resilience_and_regional_dominance_in_2025\"><\/span>Meet the visionaries setting the pace for innovation, resilience, and regional dominance in 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"entry-subhead\">\n<div class=\"entry-meta\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>In 2025, the UAE continues to redefine the future of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.logisticsmiddleeast.com\/supply-chain\/revealed-top-supply-chain-leaders-in-the-middle-east-for-2025\">global supply chains<\/a>\u00a0by melding innovation, strategic infrastructure, and digital transformation to emerge not just as a regional hub, but a world-class logistics powerhouse.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a look at the 2025 stars shaping supply chain excellence in the Emirates.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f70b166 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f70b166\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e50484b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e50484b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"804\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/uaesupplychain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-8-1024x576.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1279\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uaesupplychain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-8-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/uaesupplychain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-8-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/uaesupplychain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-8-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/uaesupplychain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-8-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/uaesupplychain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-8.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 804px) 100vw, 804px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c072640 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c072640\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d2ee36 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5d2ee36\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color: #222222; line-height: 1.3; font-weight: 600; font-size: 24px; text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ahmed_Attiya\"><\/span>Ahmed Attiya<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color: #222222; line-height: 1.3; font-weight: 600; font-size: 17.008px; text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Group_Supply_Chain_Director_GCC_Zahrawi_Group\"><\/span>Group Supply Chain Director GCC, Zahrawi Group<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>With nearly two decades in healthcare logistics,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ae.linkedin.com\/in\/ahmed-attiya\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Ahmed Attiya<\/a>\u00a0leads\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zahrawigroup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Zahrawi Group\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0supply chain strategy across the GCC. He specialises in process efficiency and organisational restructuring, having driven business growth through tight cost control and policy development. Under Attiya\u2019s stewardship, Zahrawi\u2013a major medical and lab equipment distributor\u2013achieved significant milestones in 2024. Notably, the company opened a new 38,000-square-foot advanced distribution centre in Dubai, equipped with temperature-controlled storage, automation, and high-capacity processing to serve hospitals across the region. Attiya oversaw the planning of this facility, which improves operational accuracy and slashes delivery times.<\/p>\n<p>Attiya\u2019s leadership has been instrumental in optimising inventory management and regional logistics for Zahrawi\u2019s diverse portfolio of medical consumables and devices. He has ensured critical supplies are delivered on time and demonstrated agile crisis management, while championing quality and compliance in the supply chain, elevated Zahrawi Group\u2019s supply chain into a model of excellence.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color: #222222; line-height: 1.3; font-weight: 600; font-size: 24px; text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ashish_Sood\"><\/span>Ashish Sood<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color: #222222; line-height: 1.3; font-weight: 600; font-size: 21.008px; text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chief_Supply_Chain_Officer_Landmark_Group\"><\/span>Chief Supply Chain Officer, Landmark Group<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ae.linkedin.com\/in\/ashish-sood-34b7a65\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Ashish Sood<\/a>\u00a0is the driving force behind\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.landmarkgroup.com\/int\/en\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Landmark Group\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0supply chain transformation. With over 2,000 stores across the region Landmark\u2019s portfolio spans fashion, home, beauty and lifestyle brands\u2014requiring a highly agile and integrated supply chain. Sood has led Landmark\u2019s journey toward a fully omnichannel operation, ensuring seamless service for both in-store and e-commerce customers. He played a pivotal role in the development of Landmark\u2019s Omega Distribution Centre in JAFZA, Dubai\u2014one of the region\u2019s most advanced automated logistics hubs.<\/p>\n<p>In 2024, Sood continued to drive technological innovation and process automation across the group\u2019s supply chain functions. He oversaw the expansion of robotics in inventory management and implemented advanced data analytics to optimise replenishment cycles and SKU availability. Sustainability remains a priority under his leadership, with initiatives focused on optimising last-mile delivery routes and reducing packaging waste. Sood\u2019s work has made Landmark Group\u2019s supply chain one of the most agile in the region, capable of adapting to shifting consumer behaviours and market dynamics.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color: #222222; line-height: 1.3; font-weight: 600; font-size: 24px; text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cassie_Mackie\"><\/span>Cassie Mackie<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color: #222222; line-height: 1.3; font-weight: 600; font-size: 17.008px; text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vice_President_of_Procurement_and_Supply_Chain_Etihad_Airways\"><\/span>Vice President of Procurement and Supply Chain, Etihad Airways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/figcaption>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ae.linkedin.com\/in\/cassie-mackie-fcips-mba-8243a512\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Cassie Mackie<\/a>\u00a0has positioned\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.etihad.com\/en-ae\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Etihad Airways<\/a>\u00a0as a trailblazer in procurement and supply chain within aviation. In 2024, her leadership contributed to Etihad achieving its highest-ever profit of $476 million, the result of disciplined cost management and supplier optimisation amid a travel rebound. Mackie spearheaded initiatives to streamline operations\u2013from renegotiating contracts to introducing digital procurement tools\u2013directly impacting the bottom line.<\/p>\n<p>Mackie\u2019s accomplishments have earned her global recognition. In 2024, she was named Asia Pacific CPO of the Year by Procurement Leaders, and her Etihad team won the Asia Pacific Procurement Team Award for transforming how procurement contributes to business success. These awards salute innovations such as consolidating Etihad\u2019s supplier base and implementing category strategies that delivered significant savings and service improvements. By deeply integrating procurement into Etihad\u2019s operations and championing cutting-edge practices, Mackie has not only saved costs but also enhanced the airline\u2019s agility and sustainability in the long-term.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color: #222222; line-height: 1.3; font-weight: 600; font-size: 24px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fareed_Al_Jaberi\"><\/span>Fareed Al Jaberi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color: #222222; line-height: 1.3; font-weight: 600; font-size: 17.008px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vice_President_of_Supply_Chain_Management_ADNOC_Refining\"><\/span>Vice President of Supply Chain Management, ADNOC Refining<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ae.linkedin.com\/in\/fareed-aljaberi-83080352\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Fareed Al Jaberi<\/a>\u00a0is a seasoned supply chain executive steering the complex supply chain of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adnoc.ae\/en\/adnoc-refining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">ADNOC Refining<\/a>, a key pillar of Abu Dhabi\u2019s oil and gas industry. With decades of experience, he has been instrumental in advancing ADNOC\u2019s downstream supply chain into the digital age. Al Jaberi has championed the digital transformation of refining supply chains. Internally, he led the rollout of a new integrated supply management system that connects procurement, warehouses, and maintenance departments, improving materials availability and reducing downtime at ADNOC\u2019s refineries.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-12\">\n<div id=\"ad-slot-125\" class=\"googleAds ad-rendered\" data-index=\"125\" data-adtype=\"inread5\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"Hendrik-Venter\">In 2024, Fareed Al Jaberi aligned ADNOC Refining\u2019s supply chain strategy with the UAE\u2019s In-Country Value programme. He negotiated long-term agreements with local manufacturers for critical spare parts and chemicals to boost local sourcing as part of Operation 300 Bn. This move not only secures supply but also spurs domestic industry. Under Al Jaberi\u2019s watch, ADNOC Refining joined forces with other ADNOC units to implement a Category Management approach, aggregating demand and achieving cost savings on a multi-billion-dollar scale.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color: #222222; line-height: 1.3; font-weight: 600; font-size: 24px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mani_Asadi\"><\/span>Mani Asadi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color: #222222; line-height: 1.3; font-weight: 600; font-size: 17.008px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Supply_Chain_Transformation_Director_Al_Tayer_Group\"><\/span>Supply Chain Transformation Director, Al Tayer Group<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ae.linkedin.com\/in\/mani-asadi-dba-b150bb10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Mani Asadi<\/a>\u00a0leads supply chain transformation at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.altayer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Al Tayer Group<\/a>, one of the UAE\u2019s most diversified business conglomerates. Asadi was brought on to modernise and unify Al Tayer\u2019s traditionally siloed supply chain operations. In this role, he has launched a multi-year transformation programme that cuts across the group\u2019s various divisions. A key achievement has been the implementation of a centralised supply chain control tower that provides end-to-end visibility of inventory and orders across Al Tayer\u2019s portfolio. This has led to better inventory allocation and significant reductions in lead times.<\/p>\n<p id=\"Martin-Rifai\">In 2024, Asadi oversaw the rollout of a new ERP and demand planning system integrated group-wide, replacing legacy platforms. This digital overhaul improved forecast accuracy for retail products by double digits and optimised parts availability in the automotive arm, boosting after-sales service levels. He also introduced warehouse automation in Al Tayer\u2019s primary distribution centre using robotics to accelerate e-commerce fulfilment for its growing online retail channels. In an organisation known for quality and service, Asadi\u2019s transformative supply chain strategies ensure those values are upheld efficiently in a fast-changing market landscape.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color: #222222; line-height: 1.3; font-weight: 600; font-size: 24px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mazen_Kloub\"><\/span>Mazen Kloub<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color: #222222; line-height: 1.3; font-weight: 600; font-size: 17.008px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vice_President_of_Supply_Chain_Majid_Al_Futtaim_Retail\"><\/span>Vice President of Supply Chain, Majid Al Futtaim Retail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ae.linkedin.com\/in\/mazenkloub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Mazen Kloub<\/a>\u00a0is the supply chain lynchpin for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.majidalfuttaim.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Majid Al Futtaim\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0retail division, which operates the Carrefour supermarket franchise across 17 countries in MENA. A seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in logistics, Kloub manages a sprawling operation: MAF\u2019s Carrefour has 350+ stores serving 750,000 customers daily, with a product range from fresh produce to electronics. Kloub has driven major enhancements in forecast accuracy and distribution efficiency to support Carrefour\u2019s growth in markets like Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan.<\/p>\n<p id=\"Michael-Stockdale\">In 2024, Kloub played a key role in launching Carrefour\u2019s first 24\/7 express e-commerce delivery service in Dubai. He ensured the supply chain could fulfil online orders around the clock by setting up a dedicated dark store and integrating it with Carrefour\u2019s delivery fleet scheduling. This initiative, which went live in late 2024, leverages MAF\u2019s robust logistics backbone that Kloub has helped optimise over the years. He also oversaw the implementation of AI-driven route planning for home deliveries, reducing delivery times and fuel costs. With an eye on sustainability, Kloub introduced reusable packaging solutions for Carrefour\u2019s bulk distribution and led a pilot for electric delivery vans in the UAE.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color: #222222; line-height: 1.3; font-weight: 600; font-size: 24px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Samer_Sabri\"><\/span>Samer Sabri<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color: #222222; line-height: 1.3; font-weight: 600; font-size: 17.008px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Group_Chief_Supply_Chain_Officer_Al_Khayyat_Investments_AKI\"><\/span>Group Chief Supply Chain Officer, Al Khayyat Investments (AKI)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ae.linkedin.com\/in\/samer-sabri-97144549\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Samer Sabri<\/a>\u00a0is the strategic force behind\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akigroup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Al Khayyat Investments<\/a>\u2019 dynamic and diversified supply chain operations. As Group Chief Supply Chain Officer, he leads AKI\u2019s logistics across retail, FMCG, pharmaceuticals, fitness, and e-commerce, overseeing one of the most sophisticated in-house operations in the region.<\/p>\n<p id=\"Sandeep-Sharma\">In 2024, Sabri spearheaded the launch of AKI\u2019s state-of-the-art fulfilment and innovation centre in Dubai Industrial City\u2014a one-million-square-foot hub that quadrupled the company\u2019s UAE capacity to over 1.5 million units per day. Built with automation, real-time visibility systems, and sustainability at its core, the facility processes more than 17 million units monthly and maintains an industry-leading 98.5% on-time delivery rate. Its advanced systems include pick-to-light tech, drone inventory checks, and AI-driven routing, supported by a fleet of 150+ vehicles and over 78,000 pallet positions. Sabri\u2019s leadership has transformed AKI\u2019s supply chain into a regional benchmark for speed, agility, and green operations. His vision aligns closely with Dubai\u2019s D33 economic agenda, enabling AKI to scale across the GCC, Iraq, and Egypt.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color: #222222; line-height: 1.3; font-weight: 600; font-size: 24px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Simon_Storesund\"><\/span>Simon Storesund<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color: #222222; line-height: 1.3; font-weight: 600; font-size: 17.008px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chief_Supply_Chain_Officer_Emirates_Global_Aluminium\"><\/span>Chief Supply Chain Officer, Emirates Global Aluminium<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Simon Storesund leads the supply chain for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ega.ae\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Emirates Global Aluminium<\/a>\u00a0(EGA), the UAE\u2019s largest industrial company outside oil and gas. With 30+ years at Norway\u2019s Norsk Hydro before joining EGA in 2022, he brings deep industry expertise in metal sourcing, trading, and procurement. Storesund\u2019s mandate at EGA is strategic: to ensure the secure and responsible supply of raw materials like alumina while also developing new business opportunities. In 2023, he negotiated a landmark eight-year alumina supply agreement with Alcoa, making Alcoa the largest third-party supplier of alumina to EGA. This deal, commencing 2024, secures up to 15.6 million tons of alumina for EGA\u2019s refinery and is aligned with EGA\u2019s sustainability goals.<\/p>\n<p id=\"Stefan-Sickel\">Storesund has also championed responsible sourcing and local value creation. Under his guidance, EGA joined the UAE\u2019s national In-Country Value programme, aiming to double EGA\u2019s economic contribution in its operating countries by 2040. Storesund\u2019s impact is transformative, ensuring EGA\u2019s supply chain is not only cost-effective and resilient but also sustainable and growth-oriented.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color: #222222; line-height: 1.3; font-weight: 600; font-size: 24px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stefan_Sickel\"><\/span>Stefan Sickel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color: #222222; line-height: 1.3; font-weight: 600; font-size: 17.008px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chief_Supply_Chain_Officer_NMC_Healthcare\"><\/span>Chief Supply Chain Officer, NMC Healthcare<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ae.linkedin.com\/in\/stefan-sickel-b6259018\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Stefan Sickel<\/a>\u00a0oversees the supply chain for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nmc.ae\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">NMC Healthcare<\/a>. At NMC, he is responsible for sourcing and delivering a vast range of medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and equipment to NMC\u2019s network of hospitals and clinics. Upon taking charge, Sickel led an end-to-end supply chain review as part of NMC\u2019s post-restructuring strategy. He implemented best practices to centralise procurement, renegotiating contracts with key suppliers of medications and medical devices to achieve cost savings while ensuring reliable supply for critical care areas.<\/p>\n<p id=\"Vittorio-Fico\">In 2024, Sickel\u2019s initiatives bore fruit as NMC reported improved availability of essential drugs through strategic stockpiling and alternative supplier qualification that he had proactively championed. He introduced a just-in-time inventory model for fast-moving consumables, freeing up working capital without compromising on patient care needs. 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