Mostafa Azzam

Mostafa Azzam

Mostafa Azzam is Founder and Executive Director of TALENT® (thehrtalent.com), a global consulting firm with offices in Dubai, Canada, and Saudi Arabia. With over 30 years of experience in leading and transforming human capital functions across various industries and regions, Mostafa is a master of unlocking the potential of people and organizations. Mostafa is an internationally acclaimed Facilitator, Keynote Speaker and Conference Chair. He is a certified SHRM Consultant and Facilitator, an HCI Senior Instructor and Faculty, an Informa Consultant and Facilitator, and a Franklin Covey Authorized Trainer. Mostafa is also an Adjunct Faculty at the American University in Cairo, an award-winning Leadership Coach, a seasoned Transformation Consultant, and a prolific HR Writer and Influencer. Mostafa is widely recognized as a thought leader and globally respected authority on the Future of Work, the Workplace, and the Workforce. He is a renowned expert in Digital Transformation, Digital HR, Strategic HR Transformation, Strategic Workforce Planning, People Analytics, Talent Management, L&D, OD and Leadership Development. He has helped countless practitioners and global organizations embrace data-driven analytics and digital transformation to achieve excellence, sustainability, and innovation. He has unique expertise in designing and managing transformational leadership development programs for major industry players. Mostafa’s thought leadership and global influence have earned him numerous awards and accolades; most notably: Top 5 HR Influencers Shaping the Future of HR in the UAE Top 50 Global HR Thought Leaders You Must Follow in 2023 Top 100 Global HR Analytics Influencers to Watch this Year Top 7 Global HR Analytics Experts HR Professionals Should Follow in 2022 Top 60 Global HR Tech Influencers to Follow this Year Top 100 Most Talented Global L&D Leaders in 2023 Testimonials: "Mostafa is one of the best HR experts in the world!" “Mostafa is one of the finest HR professionals I have known. He is a champion facilitator & a prolific speaker. I can safely say he is one of the finest speakers in the region.” “Mostafa has a unique approach to making a wonderful learning experience of modern HR concepts and trends. He is impressive in connecting the theory to the application in an enjoyable and engaging environment, giving real-life examples that talk the language of his clients and extend the experience into the business environment. I was lucky to have this experience with him and highly recommend him as a People Development Strategic Partner.”