Nihad El Rabii
About Nihad El Rabii
Nihad El Rabii is the Director Of Operations at Waitwhile in Stockholm, Sweden, with a background in various managerial and executive roles across multiple companies.
Current Role at Waitwhile
Nihad El Rabii is the Director of Operations at Waitwhile, a position he has held since 2021. Based in Stockholm, Sweden, he has played a key role in expanding the company's operations within the country. Nihad has been instrumental in managing relationships with high-profile clients such as IKEA, Lululemon, and Google, significantly contributing to Waitwhile's mission of reducing global waiting times. Under his leadership, the operations have collectively saved over 2 million days for customers.
Previous Experience at Upgraded People AB
Before joining Waitwhile, Nihad El Rabii worked at Upgraded People AB from 2017 to 2021. He initially served as the Regional Manager and Partner Manager for 11 months in 2017. Subsequently, he was promoted to Chief Operating Officer and later took on the role of Acting CEO. During his tenure, Nihad was responsible for overseeing company operations and driving strategic initiatives in Stockholm, Sweden.
Early Career at Sparta and NE Consulting
Nihad El Rabii's early career includes positions at Sparta (Hysminai AB) and NE Consulting. In 2016, he served as a Sales Executive and Management Trainee at Sparta for 11 months. From 2015 to 2016, he worked at NE Consulting as a Digital Business and Product Developer in Jönköping, where he contributed to various projects aimed at enhancing digital business strategies.
Educational Background
Nihad El Rabii's educational journey is diverse and international. He holds an MSc in Business and Economics from Jönköping International Business School, where he studied from 2011 to 2016. He also completed exchange studies at Tecnológico de Monterrey in 2014 and HEC Montréal in 2013. Additionally, Nihad studied Mechanical Engineering at Tekniska högskolan vid Linköpings universitet for two semesters from 2008 to 2009. His academic foundation is further strengthened by a Gymnasieexamen in Naturvetenskap from Katedralskolan Linköping, completed in 2008.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Nihad El Rabii co-founded ID Jönköping, where he served as Managing Partner from 2013 to 2016. This entrepreneurial experience in Jönköping, Sweden, helped him develop a comprehensive understanding of business management and operational strategies. His role involved overseeing the company’s development, from conceptualization to execution.