Network International, a leading digital solutions provider for financial firms across the MEA region, has named Nelly Boustany as their new Chief Human Resources Officer, effective immediately. 

In her new role, Nelly will lead HR functions, strategy, and programmes across the Middle East and Africa region. She brings over 20 years of core HR leadership experience across industries in the region. 

Before this appointment, she worked with SAP as Senior Director of HXM Value Advisory for over 12 years. Prior to that, she served Nokia Networks as Talent, Leadership & Organization Development Manager for MEA for nearly five years, and at Siemens AG as HR Manager for ME Regional HQ for about seven years. These roles have bolstered her expertise in business transformation, strategic expansion, efficiency improvement, and mergers and acquisitions.

Furthermore, Nelly is a globally accomplished public speaker who shares her leadership insights on the future of work and HR digital transformation. 

Welcoming Nelly to the senior leadership team of the group, Nandan Mer, Group Chief Executive Officer stated, “We are pleased to welcome Nelly on board. Having served across leading technology firms, Nelly is exceptionally well placed to leverage her vast experience in enabling business transformation through people and technology. We are confident that Nelly’s leadership will bring new innovative perspectives and strategies to enhance our HR function, as we continue to grow and diversify.”

Nelly also shared her excitement for the new role saying, “I strongly believe that the success of any organisation is deeply rooted in its people, and I’m thrilled to be joining Network International to lead the human resource team in our endeavour to empower and nurture our employees. I look forward to not only supporting the organisation in building and growing a culture that fosters innovation but also contributing positively to driving both individual and organisational development.”

On her departure from SAP, Nelly posted on LinkedIn, “After almost 13 awesome years at SAP, a new chapter awaits!! This journey has been full of opportunities and achievements, growth and learning, exceptional experiences and beautiful moments! Thank you SAP for the fulfilling journey and thanks to my amazing team, executive leaders, my managers, and UAE Business Women Network, for their trust, and unwavering support and for making my time at SAP so memorable.”