Al Muatasem Al Humaidi

Co-Founder & CEO

• Execute the production of vegetable & fruit seeds in the UAE, utilizing market & expert knowledge, creating a new line of Ecosystems in the GCC & align with the UAE Ministry of Climate Change national program focused on Food Security • Lead the establishment of the organization through developing and implementing business strategies across all sectors • Provide critical oversight of the business plan, investor pitches, hiring top talent, and securing opportunities to meet targets • Develop the company's vision and strategic direction, outlining its goals and growth targets to promote clarity and direction • Identify new business opportunities, partnerships, and potential clients to drive growth and revenue to expand the reach • Monitor the execution of projects, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality & perfection to guarantee satisfaction • Ideate & execute practices utilizing the highest ethical standard and quality of products to empower farmers to overcome: o Climate Change Challenges o Environmental Degradation o Water Scarcity o Low Productivity • Network and build strong relationships with government agencies, local farmers, research centers, and universities in order to create a pipeline of new business that generates sustainable revenue and income, aligning with the organization's vision • Collaborate with the Chief Science Officer, Chief Technology Officer, and Chief Operating Officer in order to ensure that the implementation of processes, procedures and strategies align with the organizations methodologies, vision and mission • Build and nurture strong relations with clients, understanding their needs & ensuring customer satisfaction to foster loyalty • Encourage a culture of innovation, staying up to date on innovative and sustainable products to ensure top-quality products

• Execute the production of vegetable & fruit seeds in the UAE, utilizing market & expert knowledge, creating a new line of
• Ecosystems in the GCC & align with the UAE Ministry of Climate Change national program focused on Food Security
• Lead the establishment of the organization through developing and implementing business strategies across all sectors
• Provide critical oversight of the business plan, investor pitches, hiring top talent, and securing opportunities to meet targets
• Develop the company's vision and strategic direction, outlining its goals and growth targets to promote clarity and direction

• Lead and assume the responsibility for the operation of the HR department, including talent acquisition, training, and development, staff welfare & working conditions to promote a positive culture and ensure a successful, happy environment • Drive HC strategies and policies and led resourcing recruitment, training, cost-efficiency programs, and employee relations • Develop & establish crucial HC frameworks to uphold corporate governance policies, procedures, guidelines, & regulations • Build and implement talent management programs, with performance and succession planning and career development • Provided strategic guidance for the development and implementation of L&D functions, procedures, processes, and guidelines, driving standardization and collaboration across business functions & aligning with the organization's goals • Create talent management strategies and training programs to attract top-caliber candidates and develop skills of all staff • Execute the implementation of effective onboarding processes to integrate new hires seamlessly into the organization • Effectively establish a competency framework to measure employee performance to align with the values of the company • Maintain strong relations with Shareholders to ensure a seamless collaboration in developing strategic objectives and plans • Collaborate with executive leadership to integrate human capital strategies and objectives into overall business planning • Mentor and guide team members, encouraging autonomy to drive performance, reach targets, and collaborate on strategies • Support, address, and resolve employee concerns, conflicts, and grievances in an effective, fair, and timely manner

• Instilled dedication and commitment during the planning, organizing and establishment of the entire HC functions, which resulted in the effective operations within the HC systems, governance, development, recruitment, and legal requirements
• Utilized expertise to establish frameworks to develop talent management programs, resulting in improved candidate hires
• Successfully identified areas of strength and improvement by researching and analyzing staff needs, resulting in better decision-making and the development of new strategies and initiatives to address these issues and enhance performance
• Instilled dedication and commitment in rebuilding the corporate culture by fostering opportunities for collaboration and open communication within the team to ensure values and practices are consistent and align with the goals and strategies

• Led the HR and Administrative Departments to enhance the functionality of the operations and improve service delivery • Steered the succession planning through road-map performance for employees to tailor the desired culture of the workplace • Developed & set up the HR and Admin Strategy in conjunction ARABTEC Holding to align with the organization’s goals • Provided critical insight to guide best practices and ensure legal compliance in support of people programs and processes • Proactively managed legal risk & continually ensured compliance with labor laws, considering the life cycle of an associate • Collaborated with the Senior Manager of HR Operation, Human Capital Manager, and Talent Acquisition Manager to monitor performance and conduct training needs analysis to ensure the effective alignment of objectives, goals, and mission • Review training schedules & matrix to address knowledge & skills gaps to sustain talent management & improve retention • Drove the compensation & benefits, benchmarking and updated salary scales to support the financial needs of employees • Administered payroll, leave management, & training & development to improve manpower & promote career development • Spearheaded the Manpower Plan policies, processes, and procedures for the organization and verified project alignment • Collaborated with Recruitment, HR Operation, and Human Capital Managers to monitor staff performance & productivity • Led the Camps Operation Department elevating employee well-being & well-fare to maintain autonomy in the departments

• Successfully remodeled organizational structures by analyzing manpower requirements, designing talent management processes, and reviewing corporate policies and procedures, resulting in a smooth and efficient transformation
• Successfully implemented the Oracle HRMS, which resulted in the automation, which resulted in improved processes
• Utilized expert knowledge in the restructuring of the organization by introducing a new operating system, functions and work scopes, which successfully resulted in the improvement of efficiency and effectiveness across all the departments
• Successfully created a Target Response Team with full articulated scope, governance, processes, and workflows that resulting in a smooth transition maintain the business operations to manage the pandemic during COVID-19
• Successfully led the introduction of HR Business Partners, resulting in improved support for projects and programs

• Oversaw the Human Resources & Administrative to achieve targets & goals, ensuring compliance with labor laws within: o Recruitment o Employee Relations o Performance Management o Benefits Administration • Developed and implemented the HR recruitment strategies to attract and hire top-qualified candidates to align with targets • Led job interviews, evaluated candidate qualifications, & provided recommendations to Management for decision-making • Engaged and collaborated with department managers in order to understand staffing requirements and workforce planning • Fostered and created a positive work environment through effective communication and timely conflict resolution

• Oversaw the Human Resources & Administrative to achieve targets & goals, ensuring compliance with labor laws within:
• o Recruitment
• o Employee Relations
• o Performance Management
• o Benefits Administration