Walid Hamza
About Walid Hamza
Walid Hamza serves as the General Manager of the Pharma Cluster at Berry Global, Inc. He has extensive experience in management roles across various companies in the pharmaceutical and manufacturing sectors.
Current Role at Berry Global
Walid Hamza serves as the General Manager of the Pharma Cluster within the CPI Division at Berry Global, Inc. He has held this position since 2020. In this role, he oversees operations and strategic initiatives within the pharmaceutical sector, focusing on enhancing product offerings and improving operational efficiencies.
Previous Experience at RPC Group Plc
Prior to his current position, Walid Hamza worked at RPC Group Plc as General Manager from 2018 to 2020. He managed operations in RPC Firenze and Plastiape Sirone during his two-year tenure. His responsibilities included overseeing production processes and driving performance improvements.
Professional Background in Operations Management
Walid Hamza has extensive experience in operations management. He served as Operations Director at Tokheim in Guangzhou City, China, for one year from 2015 to 2016. He also held the position of Lean Manufacturing Manager at Rexam in Picardie, France, for eight months in 2007, where he focused on implementing lean principles to enhance manufacturing efficiency.
Educational Qualifications
Walid Hamza holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from EMLYON Business School, where he completed the Executive MBA Programme. He also studied at Ecole nationale d'Ingénieurs de Tarbes, earning a Master's degree from 1996 to 2001. Additionally, he participated in the Erasmus program at Fachhochschule Osnabrück from 1999 to 2000.
Certifications and Specializations
In addition to his academic qualifications, Walid Hamza achieved a Six Sigma Black Belt certification in 2005 while working at Freudenberg. This certification demonstrates his expertise in process improvement methodologies and his commitment to operational excellence.