Sherif Abdel Rehim
About Sherif Abdel Rehim
Sherif Abdel Rehim is the Global Product Development Director at Procter & Gamble, with extensive experience in project management and engineering across multiple industries.
Company
Sherif Abdel Rehim is currently employed at Procter & Gamble (P&G) as the Global Product Development Director. In his role, he oversees various product development initiatives, driving innovation and operational excellence. He has been with P&G since 2007, contributing to the company's global footprint from Cairo, Egypt.
Title
Sherif Abdel Rehim holds the position of Global Product Development Director at Procter & Gamble. His responsibilities include leading the development and execution of product strategies, innovating processes, and ensuring that initiatives align with the company’s goals and consumer expectations.
Education and Expertise
Sherif Abdel Rehim has an extensive educational background. He achieved an Executive MBA in Business Administration and Management, General, from IE Business School between 2016 and 2017. He completed Executive Education in Technological Innovation and Industry 4.0 at ESMT Berlin in 2016. He holds a B.Sc in Mechanical Engineering from Ain Shams University, completed in 2005. Additionally, he earned an International Baccalaureate from Nørre Gymnasium, Copenhagen in 1997 and a Certificate in Business Model Re-Invention from HEC Paris in 1970.
Professional Background
Before joining Procter & Gamble, Sherif Abdel Rehim worked at KBE Saudi Arabia as a Project Manager from 2005 to 2007. Prior to that, he served as a Project Engineer at Waterstop Co. from 2002 to 2005. These roles allowed him to develop a strong foundation in project management and engineering, which he has built upon throughout his career.
Industry 4.0 Expertise
Sherif Abdel Rehim played a pivotal role in developing the strategy for Industry 4.0 on the supply side at Procter & Gamble. By leveraging digitization, predictive analytics, and artificial intelligence, he has significantly enhanced operations across various categories. This modern approach has positioned P&G to stay competitive in the rapidly evolving technological landscape.
Operational Achievements
Throughout his career, Sherif Abdel Rehim has accomplished several significant milestones. He created the Best in Class standard on Loss Elimination and Competitive Intelligence, introduced an Agile Product Development process for consumer-centric innovation, and managed over 100 projects across 23 manufacturing sites. He also facilitated the fastest qualification of a Contract Manufacturer in South Africa, achieving substantial cost savings and speed to market. His efforts in sustainability are notable, with consistent annual reductions in the carbon footprint of packaging materials by 5%.