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Jihad Abi HaydarJA

Jihad Abi Haydar

Technology Director & Digital Transformation Head

$1,000/day
Dubai City, AE
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Jihad

Technology Director with 25+ years of experience leading enterprise IT and transformation across complex, multi-entity organizations in retail, healthcare, distribution, and corporate environments.
Led large-scale ERP, infrastructure, and governance initiatives across Regional Leaders.
  • English

    Fluent

  • Arabic

    Native or bilingual

  • French

    Fluent

Can work on-site
Dubai City (up to 50km)

Experience

  • MRBF Holding
    Group Technology Director
    PRIVATE EQUITY
    September 2025 - Today (9 months)
    Dubai - United Arab Emirates
    • Leading group-wide IT strategy and digital transformation across a diversified portfolio (healthcare, real estate, investments, and corporate services), building a scalable and compliant technology foundation.
    • Driving infrastructure modernization, cybersecurity, and IT governance initiatives, aligning technology with business priorities and regulatory requirements (financial & healthcare).
    • Partnering with executive leadership to deliver key enterprise initiatives (ERP, cloud, HR systems), enhancing operational efficiency and resilience.
    Digital Transformation Roadmap Enterprise Systems Architecture IT Governance Implementation IT Foundation Assessment
  • FDC
    Head of Digital Transformation & IT
    March 2025 - September 2025 (6 months)
    Beirut, Lebanon
    • Led digital transformation across supply chain, infrastructure, and cybersecurity. Designed & implemented future proof WMS/OTM architecture. •Modernized warehouse technology landscape. Strengthened cybersecurity posture and improved IT governance.
    • Delivered cross-department systems integration and process optimization initiatives.
    Enterprise Systems Architecture Digital Transformation Roadmap
  • Elie Saab,
    Digital Transformation Director - Consultant
    LUXURY GOODS
    September 2024 - January 2025 (4 months)
    Beirut, Lebanon
    Consultant at Elie Saab I spearheaded initiatives, driving system integration, enhancing IT infrastructure, and ensuring efficient operations. I focused on improving customer experience, streamlining processes, elevating productivity, and ensuring data security while fostering innovation within the IT department. My strategic leadership aligned technology with business goals to elevate the company's efficiency and presence.
    Enterprise Systems Architecture Digital Transformation Roadmap

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Education

  • Executive MBA
    ESCP
    2023
    Executive MBA
  • Executive MBA
    ESA
    2023
    Executive MBA

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