Ahmed Embaby

Chief People Officer at IMI

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Ahmed Embaby is the Chief People Officer at IMI; a global media group headquartered in the UAE with a portfolio of leading media brands and operations in 15 countries.

Ahmed brings more than 30 years of leadership experience across sales, consulting, and human resources, having held senior roles at global companies such as Oracle, Pfizer, and PepsiCo. Throughout his career, he has led large-scale transformation efforts, championing people development, operational excellence, and strategic alignment.

At IMI, his mandate goes beyond traditional HR, focusing on shaping a resilient, people-first culture that supports innovation and business agility across the organisation. He is known for embedding strategic talent development, technology-driven HR solutions, and change leadership to future-proof operations and build high-performing, adaptable teams.

With a multicultural leadership background across the Middle East, South Africa, and Turkey, Ahmed brings a global mindset to driving organisational effectiveness and aligning people strategy with IMI’s long-term vision.