I am a seasoned and resourceful HR Professional offering 22+ years of insightful experience in providing strategic HR direction, developing and executing HR strategies and benchmarks aligned with the company’s mission and objectives as well as developing and implementing HR programs to achieve strategic, business and operational goals.

I possess demonstrated expertise in advising senior leadership on HR matters that include talent management, performance management, strategic planning, policy, staffing, compensation & benefits and succession planning. I am skilled in partnering with top management and executive board members to achieve internal growth, expand/build people and process capabilities, drive a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence, and strengthen the business alignment of the HR function. I am a distinguished follower of world news, assessing the current situation, gathering extensive information about competitors in the market and accordingly devising effective human capital strategies to ensure business growth.

I am a visionary leader with excellent cross-functional, inter-disciplinary team management abilities, and hands-on experience in leading large project teams, resolving problems/issues, and making sound decisions that enhance organisational goals. My constant hard work, perseverance and dedication towards my work has brought me appreciation on multiple occasions for consistently rendering superior quality service across the professional career. Over the years, I have worked closely with seniors and peers, guided juniors and interns, and built a strong professional network. At this point in my career, I am ready to steer crucial functions for profitability and growth in a challenging role with diverse responsibilities.

Visionary and strategic Human Resources Director with the ability to spearhead organisation transformation to develop and implement all policies, procedures, and systems and to formulate and originate organisational strategies to identify and build workflows that maximise productivity. Having 17 years of detailed and broad-based expertise in composing and executing strategic plans, and policies, and propelling new standardisation initiatives and procedures to improve overall Origination activity, methodologies, and procedures.

I am known for being precise, and goal-orientated in the achievement of divisional excellence with a passionate desire to achieve maximum results in every facet of the HR function in terms of quality of performance, budgeting, and ensuring the implementation of a full range of comprehensive HR standards and levels of compliance.

I have successfully remodelled organisational structures by analysing manpower requirements, designing talent management processes, & reviewing corporate policies & procedures resulting in the implementation of a comprehensive 3-year HR plan. I have also overhauled all budgetary requirements for every department by implementing new cost allocation systems and reviewing costs in collaboration with Finance Department resulting in clear financial planning with operational procedures.

I am a highly dedicated and ambitious professional that has progressed multiple times within my career and holding a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of BA in Human Resource Management

Frederik Haentjens, a seasoned expert in Human Capital and Organisational Transformation, has dedicated over 20 years to revolutionising organisation design, employee experience, and digital transformation. His distinctive approach is human-centered, merging design thinking with practical strategies to address complex business challenges in various sectors across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.

Frederik has established multiple Organisational Development units for prominent organisations, including SABIC, Al Rajhi Bank, and GIB. His multifaceted role encompasses strategic leadership, aligning executive vision with organisational culture and goals, while his expertise in communication, coaching, and change management solidifies his status as a transformative leader in the HR industry.