Mohamed Houssam Rochdi, PhD, E MBA, Cpm
About Mohamed Houssam Rochdi, PhD, E MBA, Cpm
Mohamed Houssam Rochdi, PhD, E MBA, Cpm, is the Senior Regional Financial Planning & Analysis Manager for the Middle East and Africa at Bristol Myers Squibb, based in the United Arab Emirates.
Current Title and Role
Mohamed Houssam Rochdi currently holds the position of Senior Regional Financial Planning & Analysis Manager for the Middle East and Africa region at Bristol Myers Squibb. He is based in the United Arab Emirates, where he oversees financial planning and analysis activities across multiple markets to drive regional financial performance.
Professional Experience at Bristol Myers Squibb
Before assuming his current role, Mohamed worked as the Regional Financial Planning and Analysis Manager at Bristol Myers Squibb from 2019 to 2023. During these four years, he was instrumental in implementing cost reduction and simplification initiatives and maintaining strong internal controls, ensuring compliance with the Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) and local laws and regulations.
Previous Roles at UPS
Prior to joining Bristol Myers Squibb, Mohamed held various financial roles at UPS. He served as a Senior Regional Financial Analyst from 2017 to 2019 in the United Arab Emirates, Finance Team Leader from 2016 to 2017 in the India Subcontinent, Middle East and Africa, and as a Financial Analyst from 2015 to 2016 in Casablanca, Morocco. In these positions, he contributed to financial efficiency and led multiple key financial analysis projects.
Early Career and Consultancy
Mohamed began his career in financial analysis at DHL from 2014 to 2015 in Casablanca, Morocco. He then moved into a consultancy role at Consulting UH1 from 2012 to 2013, where he provided financial consulting services as part of a student initiative. These early roles laid the foundation for his expertise in financial analysis and planning.
Educational Background
Mohamed Houssam Rochdi holds an Executive MBA in Management Finance and Accounting from Collège de Paris, completed in 2023. He earned a PhD in Supply Chain Optimization and Financial Performance from ENCG-SETTAT between 2015 and 2019. Additionally, he possesses a Master's degree in Audit and Financial Controlling from ENCG-SETTAT and a Certificate of Specialization in Global Business from Harvard Business School.
Key Initiatives and Contributions
Throughout his career, Mohamed has led significant initiatives, such as implementing cost reduction and simplification processes and supporting financial interactions with distribution partners. He has been instrumental in maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and improving gross margin and profitability across his regions, working closely with key stakeholders to ensure financial efficiency.