Hissa Zainal

• Develop the Talent Development department strategy to be implemented across QDB & ensure the development of the behavioral and technical competencies of employees across all departments.
• Develop and implement Training Plan which entails Training Needs Analysis (TNA), employees individual development plans (IDP), vendor management and training execution.
• Conduct & review and report results of both Technical & Behavioral assessments and provide recommendations.
• Develop & manage the Qatarization Development Program, QDB Leadership program, The Highfliers retention program and QDB's internship program.
• Develop competency Framework for both technical and behavioral competencies, while mapping relevant competencies across all job titles with respective proficiency levels
• Identify and implement appropriate strategies to increase employee satisfaction and retention.
• Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
• Develop Succession Planning Framework for the identification of key roles within QDB and develop IDPs for organic successors.

• Developed FabLab (a digital fabrication space) strategy and implement it to serve entrepreneurs, micro businesses, SMEs, manufacturers, private and public institute in product design, R&D, prototyping, 3D printing and production.
  

• Manage Derwaza (QDB subsidiary), a newly established media and advertising company that is responsible for brand development, promoting and brand repositioning of micro businesses and SMEs.
• Provide market access opportunities for micro businesses and SMEs through strategic partnerships with private, government and semi-government organizations.
• Develop and implement localization strategies through B2B match-making between micro businesses and SMEs with other local SME manufacturers to drive production locally.
• Offer financial advice and solutions for micro businesses and SMEs including feasibility studies, business planning and strategy.

• Responsible for design development, sourcing material, managing production with suppliers and quality control, for all QM products such as stationery, fashion items, homeware, VIP gifts and gift shop merchandise
• Developed merchandise for QM’s gift shops such as MIA, InQ, Fire Station: Artist in Residence, and Zubara Fort, including QM exhibitions such as ElSeed in Doha, Diyaa Azawi, Ismail Azzam and Shereen Nashaat
• Develop new restaurant concepts, food packaging and uniforms.
• Design and develop concepts for Qatar Museums external collaborations including Katara, Qatar Olympic Committee and Al Jazeera Network.
• Part of Finance Department’s merchandise committee. My role was to advise committee on product design, vendor selection, product selection and distribution.