Meir Hakkak
About Meir Hakkak
Meir Hakkak is the Chief Operating Officer, International at HIMSS, with a diverse background in strategic and operational roles across various industries.
Company: HIMSS
Meir Hakkak currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer, International, at HIMSS. In this role since 2018, he operates out of London, United Kingdom. Hakkak has led significant organizational changes, including staff motivation and the introduction of replicable processes.
Title: Executive Roles
Before his tenure at HIMSS, Hakkak held key executive positions in several organizations. He was the CFO/COO/Co-founder at Arrow Strategy from 2014 to 2017, the Chief Investment Officer at WPSChallenger from 2011 to 2014, and the SVP Strategy and Business Development at HIT Entertainment from 2005 to 2009.
Education and Expertise: University of Oxford
Meir Hakkak holds a Master of Arts in Engineering, Economics, and Management from the University of Oxford. This educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in strategic planning, finance, and business development.
Achievements: Strategic Contributions and Acquisitions
Throughout his career, Hakkak has made notable strategic contributions and led successful acquisitions. At Tesco, he received commendations from the Deputy Chairman for his work in convenience retail and international operations. He also facilitated the acquisition of Dunnhumby, a pioneer in big data and CRM.
Background: Diverse Career in Strategy and Development
Meir Hakkak has an extensive background in strategy and business development. He worked as Strategy Manager at Unilever from 1990 to 1994 and as a Finance Manager at Kingfisher from 1994 to 2000. Additionally, he was the Business Development Director and Category Director at Tesco, where he significantly contributed to the company's growth.
Key Projects: TV Channel Joint Venture
One of Hakkak’s significant projects includes setting up a TV channel joint venture at HIT Entertainment, which expanded the company's brands into 9 million new European homes. This endeavor exemplifies his capability in large-scale strategic initiatives.