Ghalia Saif

Organizational Development Strategist | Certified Executive Coach • Ghalia is a strategic HR and Organizational Development professional with over 12 years of international experience across Canada, and the Middle East, enabling organizational transformation in higher education, public sector, and financial services. Her expertise lies in job architecture, performance optimization, HR restructuring, and competency-based talent frameworks—all delivered with a deep understanding of cultural context and institutional mission. • Ghalia’s corporate foundation was built at CIBC in Canada, one of North America's leading financial institutions, where she worked as a Investment Banker. She is certified in Canadian Securities and Investment, and provided tailored financial solutions to high-net-worth clients, conducted investment planning, and managed complex banking portfolios. Her leadership and client service excellence earned her the High Achiever Award across Alberta in 2016. • As a certified ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Ghalia supports leaders in navigating complexity and change with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Her coaching is rooted in high emotional intelligence, sharp organizational insight, and a collaborative approach that inspires sustainable growth in individuals and institutions alike. • She has partnered with leading global consultancies such as Strategy& (PwC), Mercer, and EY to deliver enterprise-wide HR transformation. At King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, she led the design and implementation of job families, grading systems, and HR policy modernization initiatives, aligning talent strategy with institutional goals. • Ghalia holds an MSc in Human Resource Management & Development (Salford University UK), an MBA, and is certified in Mercer IPE Job Evaluation, CHRP, and CHRM (License #). She also holds Human Resource Management Certificate (University of Calgary Canada), underscoring her deep academic and practical HR expertise. • Recognized for her inclusive leadership, coaching mindset, and award-winning HR achievements, Ghalia continues to empower individuals and organizations to evolve and excel in complex environments.