Hello, I'm Masoud M. Ahmed, a dedicated Human Resources (HR) professional with over a decade of experience in shaping the workforce of leading companies. Currently, I am the HR Manager at Mercedes-Benz Iraq and Concept Interiors Iraq. Here, I have the privilege of partnering with leadership teams to understand and execute our human resource and talent strategy, with a particular focus on current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.

Before joining Mercedes-Benz, I had the opportunity to hone my skills at Korek Telecom in various roles, including as a Product Manager and Compensation Manager. There, I developed and implemented compensation and benefits strategies to attract and retain top talent, and I created product strategies to drive growth and competitiveness.

I am a firm believer in lifelong learning and continue to expand my knowledge base. I hold a Master's degree in Business Management from the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH), and I am currently pursuing an EMBA in Artificial Intelligence & Blockchain from Eaton Business School. Moreover, I am a certified Coach from LinkedIn, reflecting my commitment to people development and leadership.

Throughout my career, I have developed a deep understanding of HR strategy, compensation & benefits, product management, and process improvement, supported by my proficiency in tools such as SAP BusinessObjects and SQL. I am also conversant with large language models and blockchain technologies, indicating my keen interest in emerging technologies.

I am passionate about #leadership, #management, #development, and #communication. As a thought leader in these areas, I frequently share insights and experiences on my Medium blog. I am fluent in Kurdish and English, with limited working proficiency in Arabic.

Looking ahead, my career goal is to continue driving excellence in HR management and strategy while integrating the latest technologies to create dynamic, inclusive, and forward-thinking workplaces. I aspire to be a leading voice at the intersection of HR and technology, advocating for transformative change in the world of work.

Visit my LinkedIn page to read more about my thoughts on leadership, management, and more: https://www.linkedin.com/in/masoudahmed