Razan Jalajel
About Razan Jalajel
Razan Jalajel serves as the HR & Site Senior Director at Freightos, where she focuses on enhancing a data-driven HR team and ensuring compliance with labor laws. With a strong commitment to people management and continuous improvement, she leads a diverse team across multiple international locations.
Work at Freightos
Razan Jalajel serves as the HR & Site Senior Director at Freightos, a position she has held since 2016. In this role, she focuses on expanding and improving a data-driven HR team to facilitate continuous improvement and development within the organization. Jalajel is responsible for ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulatory requirements specifically at the Palestinian site of Freightos. She leads a team of over 120 professionals across multiple international locations, including Palestine, India, and China.
Education and Expertise
Jalajel holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from Arab American University, where she studied from 2001 to 2006. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master’s Degree in International Development Studies from Kimmage Development Studies Centre in 2012. Additionally, she earned a Professional Coach Certificate from the International Coach Academy between 2019 and 2020. Her educational background supports her expertise in HR management and coaching.
Background
Razan Jalajel emphasizes the importance of balancing people management with data-driven decision-making to enhance business performance. She adopts Sir Richard Branson's philosophy on training and treating employees as a guiding principle in her management style. Jalajel advocates for a lean, process-driven approach to management, which aligns with the fast-paced and innovative culture at Freightos.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Jalajel has focused on mentoring and coaching the leadership team to improve engagement and empowerment within the organization. She is passionate about challenging the status quo and developing initiatives that drive organizational success. Her leadership has contributed to the establishment of a high-performing HR team that supports the company's strategic goals.