Ali Houry
About Ali Houry
Ali Houry is the Country Sales Manager at SC Johnson in Saudi Arabia, with extensive experience in category management, brand management, and business development across multiple sectors.
Current Role at SC Johnson
Ali Houry is serving as the Country Sales Manager for SC Johnson in Saudi Arabia. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the sales operations within the country, focusing on driving revenue growth and achieving sales targets. His extensive experience in category management and brand strategy informs his current responsibilities, enabling him to execute effective sales strategies.
Previous Experience at General Mills
Ali Houry worked at General Mills in two different capacities. In 2021, he briefly served as a Business Development Manager & Ecom Lead for one month. Prior to this role, from 2020 to 2021, he was the Business Development Manager for one year. His responsibilities included spearheading business development initiatives and leading e-commerce functions, utilizing his background in strategic growth and digital commerce.
Positions Held at Unilever
Ali Houry's tenure at Unilever spanned multiple roles and divisions. From 2019 to 2020, he was the Category Channel Development Manager for Foods & Refreshments. He also held the same title for Home Care from 2018 to 2019. Prior to these roles, he was the Category Manager for Laundry from 2016 to 2018 and the Category Operations Manager for Skin Care from 2014 to 2016. Each position allowed him to develop a deep understanding of category management and product strategy.
Educational Background
Ali Houry holds an MBA in Business Management from Lebanese American University, completed between 2007 and 2009. He also earned a BA in Business and Management from Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth from 2004 to 2007. Prior to his higher education, he studied at Lycee Abdel Kader (LAK) and achieved a French Baccalaureate in 2004. His solid educational foundation has been instrumental in his professional achievements.
Early Career and Various Roles
Ali Houry's early career included various significant roles. He was a Regional Brand Manager at AMS BAESHEN & CO. from 2012 to 2014, overseeing brand management across the MENA region. He served as a Category Manager at Gandour for one year from 2011 to 2012 in Saudi Arabia. Additionally, he held a position as Junior Brand Manager for the GSK Portfolio in Lebanon from 2009 to 2010. As a Business Analyst at Path Solutions from 2008 to 2009, he gained international experience working in Lebanon and Kuwait.