
ME HR Stars of HR Awards 2024
ME HR and Learning Awards Revealed 2024
As we head into another year of activity and excitement in the world of HR & Learning in the Middle East, we look back at the people and companies that excelled in 2024.
Our awards this year were the result of recommendations, referrals, our own editor’s choices, and of course self -recommendations in the mix, with everyone well deserving of the recognition.
If you didn’t get an award for 2024, we’ll be delighted to receive nominations from HR Stars in 25, and while you’re at it, why not be courageous and recognise yourself for your contributions.
Our Award Winners for 2024
Educhain | Gary Liang | Best Digital Credentialing solution |
Qatar Airways | Gary Clarke | Individual Contribution to the Learning community |
Better Homes | Jessica Ayree | Best Rising L&D Team |
Leenium | Hani Al Gabba | Best Creative Media for TechEd |
LessonLabAI | George Wescott | Best Use of AI for Teaching Environments |
Rak Gov HR | Shilpa Bhushan | Best Leadership Development for Succession |
Saudi Tourism Academy | Ronald Molen | Best Academy for Tourism |
Oracle | Sajna Samad | Best Women in Leadership Initiative |
Leoron | Mark Higgins | Best Sales in Digital HR & Learning Technology |
Cognitive Union | Lindsey Swales | Best International Coaching for HR and L&D |
Careem | Abhijit Gupta | Best HR team of the Year |
QBF Consulting | Manav Fernandez & Chayya Sakhuja | Best Educators in Loyalty Marketing |
Panworld Education | Chetan Sehgal | Best Provider for Education Books |
Dr Carol Talbot, PhD | Dr Carol Talbot, PhD | Excellence in Human Potential |
Singhulars+ | Gurdiish Singh Sabharwal | Outstanding Contribution to Community and Collaboration |
FlyDubai | Erika Hayashi | Excellence in Corporate Communications in Leadership |
DP World | Ahmed Al Safia | Best Environment to Foster a Learning Culture |
Taab Bio Analytics | kaustav Pramanik | Best Technical Training Solution |
ENBD | Iqbal Noor | Best Contribution to HR & Learning in Banking |
HNI | Hanan Nagi | Best Female Leadership for Learning & Development Solutions |
Skillup MENA | Alaa Mukhtar | Rising Star in Digital Learning |
Natalie Sejean | Natalie Sejean | Best Consultant for Learning & Development Strategy |
Ruwa Al Kindi | Ruwa Al Kindi | Best Approaches to being a Fully Fledged Partner to the Businesses |
Qatar Shipping | James O Neil | Best Approaches in an L&D Implementation Strategy |
Shilpa Bhasin Mehra | Shilpa Bhasin Mehra | Excellence in Personal Growth Advocacy |
PwC | Mohammed Owais | Excellence in Technology Leadership |
Al Ghurair | John Lossifidis | Visionary CEO of the Year for Sustainable Leadership |
AGMC | Abigail Kingsley | Architect of Workplace Excellence |
Samie Al Achrafi | Samie Al Achrafi | Pioneering Consious Leadership |
International Muslim Women Coaching Academy | Annie Yahaya | Global Changemaker for Women’s Leadership |
Transdefy | Leenna Jayachaandran | Best Approaches in Learning Management |
Enthral AI | Riddhi Patani | Best Uses of Mobile Learning Technology |
Freda Liu | Freda Liu | Beacon of Excellence in Amplifying Voices and Stories |
iLearn | Ayman Al Kurdi | Excellence in LMS Personalisation |
GlobalCCU (Global Council Corporate Universities) | Annick Renaud- Coulon | Pioneering excellence in Corporate Universities all over the world |
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The ME-HR & learning team wish you all the very best in 2025 and beyond.