Maher Labban, Assoc Cipd
About Maher Labban, Assoc Cipd
Maher Labban is the Director of Talent Management at Boat Rocker Media in Canada, where he has worked since 2021. With extensive experience in talent development and management across various global organizations, he emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and the professional growth of others.
Work at Boat Rocker Media
Maher Labban serves as the Director of Talent Management at Boat Rocker Media since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing talent management strategies and fostering a culture of growth within the organization. His responsibilities include overseeing talent development initiatives and ensuring that the company attracts and retains top talent. Labban's expertise in talent management contributes to the overall success of Boat Rocker Media in the competitive media landscape.
Previous Experience in Talent Management
Before joining Boat Rocker Media, Maher Labban held several significant positions in talent management. He worked at Nestlé as the Talent Management - Competency Development Lead from 2015 to 2018, where he focused on developing employee competencies. He also served as the Talent Management - Learning and Capability Development Manager at Nestlé from 2018 to 2019. Prior to that, he worked at Qatar Airways as an HR - Talent Development Officer and later as a Talent Development Specialist, contributing to various talent development initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Maher Labban earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from the American University of Beirut, where he studied from 2005 to 2008. He also completed his High School Baccalaureate Part II at the Christian Teaching Institute (C.T.I). His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in talent management, performance management, and organizational change management.
Achievements in Talent Development
Labban has a proven track record in promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. He has actively participated in coaching and mentoring, demonstrating a commitment to the personal and professional development of others. He has designed and delivered training programs, showcasing his capability in educational development and facilitation. Additionally, he has managed projects focusing on functional competency development and gap analysis, indicating his expertise in identifying and addressing skill deficiencies.
Global HR Experience
Maher Labban has extensive global HR experience, having implemented HR projects across five continents. His work at Qatar Airways and other organizations has provided him with a diverse cultural perspective, allowing him to adapt talent management strategies to various environments. He has led organizational change management initiatives and developed onboarding processes, ensuring smooth integration of new employees into organizations.