Halyna Kitor
About Halyna Kitor
Halyna Kitor serves as the Senior Vice President of People MENA at REEF, a position she has held since 2021. With extensive experience in human resources across various organizations, she has previously held senior roles at noon, Emaar, and Marka Holding.
Current Role at REEF
Halyna Kitor serves as the Senior Vice President of People MENA at REEF, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees human resources strategies and initiatives across the MENA region. Her focus includes enhancing employee engagement and developing talent management programs that align with the company's objectives. Kitor's extensive experience in human resources positions her to effectively lead and support the workforce at REEF.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to her current role, Halyna Kitor held several significant positions in human resources. She was the Senior Vice President of People at noon from 2018 to 2021, where she contributed to the company's growth in Dubai. Before that, she served as the HR Director for Talent at Emaar for one year in 2017. Kitor also worked as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Marka Holding from 2015 to 2017 and spent a decade as the General Manager of Human Resources at Al Tayer Retail.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Halyna Kitor has a strong educational background in human resources and management. She earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from University College Kensington from 2001 to 2003. Additionally, she completed a Post Graduate Diploma in HR Management (CIPD) at the University of West London from 2003 to 2005. Kitor also studied at The Wharton School, where she achieved the Global Talent Management Leader (GTML™) certification from 2019 to 2020.
Specialized Training in Human Resources
Kitor has pursued specialized training in human resources management. She attended the London Business School, where she focused on HR Strategy in Transforming Organizations in 2013. Furthermore, she studied Talent Management at Stanford University Graduate School of Business in 2016. These programs have equipped her with advanced skills and knowledge to navigate complex HR challenges.
Early Career in Human Resources
Halyna Kitor began her career in human resources at Harrods, where she worked as a Human Resources Advisor from 2002 to 2004. Following this role, she spent ten years at Al Tayer Retail as the General Manager of Human Resources, where she developed her expertise in managing HR functions and strategies. This early experience laid the foundation for her subsequent leadership roles in the field.