Gaby Abou-Haidar

Experienced Banker and strategist, I have had the opportunity to be at the heart of an organization (Société Générale -SGBL) that has both local and international business operations. I am an effective communicator and a team player, I led a team of experienced professionals and contributed to the successful implementation of strategic plans.

Similarly, I had the opportunity to work at KPMG Canada as a senior advisor. My ability to build trusting relationships with clients and collaborate effectively with team members has contributed to my success.

KPMG Canada 2022 – 2023

Specialist/SENIOR ADVISOR

• Establish client meetings and collaborate with internal partners to make a critical assessment of status and needs.
• Propose ideas for improving processes and work methods, covering business continuity planning and crisis management.
• Participate in daily Scrums in an agile work framework of mandates to share ideas and experiences and meet deliverable deadlines.
• Analyze and develop detailed observations and recommendations to minimize cybersecurity risks and ensure business continuity.

SGBL 1988 – 2021 

CRISIS MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS CONTINUITY OFFICER 2014 – 2021

• Provided oversight on strategic initiatives, change management, and conducted enterprise-wide internal audits to ensure compliance with required standards.
• Effectively managed crisis management and business continuity planning division for more than 100 physical locations, and head offices in several international locations.
• Monitored gaps, programmed simulations, and tested risks of internal systems and provided executive reporting and remediation plans with achieved objectives exceeding 96%.
• Continuously tested the readiness of IT personnel, key staff, and sites in case of a crisis for the Bank and its affiliates in the United Arab Emirates, and its related affiliates in Lebanon (SGBL Insurance and SOGELEASE) and designed and delivered training accordingly. 

Certificate in Banking Management, 2001 – 2003

Bachelor of Business Administration and Information Technology, 1986 – 1990

Comparative evaluation done by Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration in 2023 :

Quebec academic level: Bachelor's Degree 

Field of training: COMPUTER SCIENCE

CBCP-Certified Business Continuity Professional