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AHMED ABOULEZZ

Freehold,NJ

Summary

Accomplished senior executive specializing in customer experience and BPO operations, with a strong focus on creating innovative delivery strategies and scalable talent solutions. Recognized for driving significant foreign investment and building collaborative partnerships that enhance operational effectiveness and client satisfaction.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Advisor to the CEO & VP Talent Acquisition

IT PARK Uzbekistan
, United States
04.2024 - Current

Facilitated attraction of significant foreign direct investment (FDI), contributing to projected outcomes of $11.9B in 2024 and $42B in 2025

  • Designed and launched national BPO initiative, providing plug-and-play office infrastructure for international BPOs to quickly enter and scale in the market
  • Lead cross-functional efforts to position Uzbekistan as a strategic delivery hub across North America, EMEA, CIS, and Asia markets
  • Drive development of scalable, multilingual talent pipelines aligned with international client needs
  • Lead development of scalable, multilingual talent pipelines aligned with global client needs
  • Engaged with global companies to drive outsourcing, investment, and market entry into IT Park ecosystem
  • Work in close alignment with ministries and government stakeholders to support national growth and investment initiatives
  • Build partnerships across government, education, and private sector stakeholders
  • Contribute to fostering an innovation-driven, entrepreneurial ecosystemSupport global expansion strategy, positioning Uzbekistan as an emerging hub for CX, BPO, and digital services
  • Contribute to fostering an innovation-driven, entrepreneurial environment
  • Support global expansion strategy, positioning Uzbekistan as an emerging hub for CX, BPO, and digital services

CEO & Board Member (EMEA, MENA & North America)

RAYA CX
03.2023 - 02.2024
  • Secured significant financial achievements: 60% revenue growth, 132.4% EBITDA increase, and 278.3% net profit growth annually.
  • Directed multi-region operations in EMEA, MENA, and North America focused on client success.
  • Strengthened leadership alignment and governance, enhancing operational consistency across regions.
  • Streamlined client engagement strategies, resulting in improved customer outcomes and stronger partnerships.
  • Facilitated market expansion efforts while increasing scalability of existing operations.

Senior Director EMEA

Concentrix
EMEA
02.2014 - 02.2023
  • Scaled revenue from ~$10M to $100M+, establishing the region as a key delivery hub within EMEA
  • Oversaw $130M portfolio with ~40% gross margin, consistently surpassing revenue targets
  • Expanded client portfolio from 1 to 17, driving growth for enterprise and high-growth digital companies
  • Led expansion and operations across Portugal, Spain, Romania, Slovakia, and Poland with full P&L responsibility
  • Launched 4 delivery sites in Portugal (3 in Porto & Braga, 1 in Lisbon), building scalable operations from the ground up
  • Attained customer satisfaction rating of 9 out of 10 by delivering high-quality service
  • Achieved 92% employee satisfaction through engagement initiatives
  • Reduced employee attrition to 2-3% by implementing retention programs

Country Leader (Portugal, USA & Egypt)

IBM
02.2011 - 01.2014
  • Led multi-country operations and enterprise client portfolio across Portugal, USA, and Egypt
  • Managed a portfolio of ~$100M in revenue, ensuring consistent performance and long-term partnerships
  • In Daleville, Indiana, led a 2,000+ FTE operation, restoring structure, improving performance, and strengthening leadership alignment
  • Built and scaled operational teams, establishing leadership structures that enhanced collaboration across regions
  • Took over site leadership in Portugal to stabilize and mature operations, facilitating long-term regional growth
  • Selected for international assignments in Portugal and the United States (Daleville, Indiana) to lead critical operations
  • Worked with government and enterprise stakeholders to support market expansion and growth initiatives
  • Implemented governance and performance frameworks to enhance efficiency, accountability, and scalability across operations

Senior Manager

Xceed | Huawei | France Telecom
01.2003 - 01.2011
  • Progressed through leadership roles at Xceed, managing multilingual contact center operations and supporting clients across Europe, North America, and the Middle East
  • Led international accounts, ensuring service quality, performance management, and client satisfaction across large-scale programs
  • At France Telecom, managed North America service coordination, overseeing enterprise client delivery, SLA performance, and operational execution
  • At Huawei, led project management initiatives, supporting delivery of telecom solutions and coordinating cross-functional teams
  • Cultivated expertise in team leadership, performance optimization, and operational efficiency in high-volume, fast-paced environments
  • Built and managed teams, driving service excellence, process improvement, and consistent delivery against KPIs
  • Established strong foundation in customer experience (CX), BPO operations, and international service delivery in telecom and outsourcing environments

Education

MBA - International Business & Global Management

NYU Stern School of Business
New York
01-2028

Executive Development Program -

EMERITUS Institute of Management
01-2017

Bachelor’s Degree - Accounting

Cairo University
01-1996

Skills

  • People-first leadership
  • Financial forecasting
  • Business development
  • Relationship management
  • Client engagement
  • Sales strategy
  • High-growth operations
  • Customer experience and BPO
  • Market expansion
  • Talent acquisition and development
  • Client management
  • Operational excellence
  • Cross-cultural leadership

Certification

COPC Registered Coordinator

Awards

  • Presidents Club (Multiple Years)
  • Braga Business Ambassador
  • IAOP Global Outsourcing 100 Recognition
  • GCXA 2023 — Best Use of Customer Insights

Languages

  • English, Native
  • Arabic, Native
  • Portuguese, Limited Working
  • Spanish, Limited Working

Timeline

Senior Advisor to the CEO & VP Talent Acquisition

IT PARK Uzbekistan
04.2024 - Current

CEO & Board Member (EMEA, MENA & North America)

RAYA CX
03.2023 - 02.2024

Senior Director EMEA

Concentrix
02.2014 - 02.2023

Country Leader (Portugal, USA & Egypt)

IBM
02.2011 - 01.2014

Senior Manager

Xceed | Huawei | France Telecom
01.2003 - 01.2011

MBA - International Business & Global Management

NYU Stern School of Business

Executive Development Program -

EMERITUS Institute of Management

Bachelor’s Degree - Accounting

Cairo University
AHMED ABOULEZZ