ALJ United Finance appoints Thamer Masri as Head of HR
Abdul Latif Jameel United Finance, a leading financial services firm in Saudi Arabia, has appointed Thamer Masri as the Head of Human Resources, effective September 2024.
Thamer brings over 20 years of HR leadership experience to his new role. Before this appointment, he served at Bank AlJazira for over 17 years, holding key positions including Head of Human Capital Systems & Business Analytics and Head of Shared Services. He has also worked with the Islamic Development Bank and Bank AlJazira in previous roles.
Academically, Thamer holds a Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems (MIS) from the College of Business Administration at King Saud University (KSU) and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems from Herberger Business School, St. Cloud State University. His core competencies include labour and employment law, succession planning, employee relations, compensation and benefits, strategic HR, performance management, HRIS, and HR processes.
Announcing his new role on LinkedIn, Thamer posted, "I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Head of Human Resources at Abdul Latif Jameel United Finance!"
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Previously, he shared his departure news, posting, "After 17 incredible years, I am announcing my departure from Bank AlJazira. It has been an honour to be a part of such a dynamic and supportive organisation. Throughout my time here, I've had the privilege of working with amazing colleagues and mentors who have contributed significantly to my personal and professional growth. I am deeply grateful for the experiences, opportunities, and friendships that have been part of this journey. Thanks to everyone at Bank AlJazira for the invaluable lessons and memories. I look forward to new challenges and opportunities ahead, carrying with me the knowledge and values instilled during my time here."