Ayad Hilmi

Strategic and performance-driven Human Resources Executive with over 20 years of cross-industry experience in telecom, FMCG, construction, and oil & gas sectors across Iraq, UAE, and Qatar. Adept at driving organizational transformation, talent management, and HR policy development in complex environments. Proven success in aligning HR strategy with business objectives, leading large teams, and managing organizational change for workforces exceeding 3,000 employees.

Overseeing HR's role in mergers, acquisitions, restructuring, and new business unit setup as the Group grows. Building out succession planning and talent pipelines for critical and leadership roles, while aligning manpower planning with budget, growth targets, and Iraqization/localization requirements. Driving organizational design work — structure, job architecture, and career frameworks — alongside culture and engagement initiatives across the Group.

Establishing competitive, market-benchmarked compensation and performance management systems, and directing leadership development and training programs Group-wide. Ensuring HR compliance with Iraqi labor law across all entities and building out HRIS-driven reporting and analytics for data-informed decisions.

BC.s Computer & Information Systems