Nawaf Kably, FCPHR, Chartered FCIPD

Chief Human Resources Officer @ Gulf International Bank

About

At Gulf International Bank, the HR department's transformation under my leadership has strategically aligned with our growth ambitions, particularly in fostering a high-performance culture. Leveraging my proficiencies in HR strategy and operations, we have significantly enhanced staff engagement and talent management across the organization. My role as Chief Human Resources Officer revolves around orchestrating comprehensive employee relations and performance management systems, which have been crucial in steering our workforce of over 700 employees towards achieving our corporate milestones. Our team's commitment to excellence is reflected in our robust recruitment and development practices, ensuring Gulf International Bank's position as a formidable force in the financial sector.

Country

City

Saudi Arabia

Industry

Banking

Skill

Performance Management, Human Resources, Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Job Descriptions, HR Policies, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Succession Planning, Internet Recruiting, Program Management, Workforce Planning, Strategic HR, Hiring, Employee Benefits, Strategic Human Resource Planning, Human Resources (HR), Change Management, Onboarding, Microsoft Office

Experience

Chief Human Resources Officer

Gulf International Bank

2019-9 - Present · 7 yrs 1 mo

Saudi Arabia

Nomination & Remuneration Committee Secretary

Gulf International Bank

2019-4 - Present · 7 yrs 6 mos

Saudi Arabia

Head of Human Resources - Saudi Arabia

Gulf International Bank

2017-7 - 2019-8 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Saudi Arabia

Reporting to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Bank CEO with functional reporting line to the Group Chief Human Resources Officer, managing the entire HR department activities in Saudi Arabia for more than 700 staff, kingdom wide covering: • HR Leadership & Strategy • Policies and procedures • HR Business Partner function • HR Operations and Payroll • Employee Relations • Recruitment • Learning and development • Talent management • Staff engagement • Performance management • Compensation & benefits • Government Relations

Vice President - Group Head of Recruitment & Human Resources Operations

Gulf International Bank

2011-3 - 2017-6 · 6 yrs 4 mos

Bahrain

Based in Bahrain head office, I managed the entire recruitment function and manpower planning for GIB, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. In addition to the group recruitment function management, I was managing the HR Operations for Bahrain and UAE.

Member of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee - NRC

GIB Capital

2025-3 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Non Executive Member, of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee - NRC

Senior Manager - Talent Acquisition

Integrated Telecom Company (ITC)

2010-11 - 2011-3 · 5 mos

Saudi Arabia

Managed the entire talent acquisition department for ITC in Saudi Arabia, based in Riyadh head office. ITC is one of the licensed telecom companies in Saudi Arabia to offer internet and landline services.

HR VARIOUS ROLES

BAE Systems

1997-9 - 2010-11 · 13 yrs 3 mos

Saudi Arabia

Started my career with BAE Systems in Saudi Arabia in Dhahran city, through an apprenticeship program for administrators and I was assigned to the Human Resources department where I have started my professional career. During my 13 exciting years with BAE Systems, I have progressed into various specialist and general roles between Dhahran branch and the Head Office in Riyadh, covering roles such as: • Senior HR Business Partner • Organization Management Manager • HR Advisor Recruitment • HR Advisor Employee Relations • HR Operations Team Leader • HR Operations Specialist BAE Systems, is a global military/aviation company with over 80,000 staff worldwide and has around 5,000 staff in Saudi Arabia only and contracted with the Saudi Royal Air Force