CIPD Accredited Expert Trainers - Bradfield Learning and Development

Hilary Rowe

Associate Training Consultant

Hilary is an HR Leader, coach and facilitator and is enjoying an international career.

Hilary has more than 25 years of professional experience in Human Resources, Corporate services and CSR. She started her career in the City of London in Banking and Asset management and subsequently held a senior global managerial position before moving to the Middle East to work with Investment firms and Sovereign Wealth Funds. Working in Private Equity has allowed Hilary to support new Boards in their growth phase with strong commercial agendas using her HR experience.

Later, Hilary joined the Talent Development department of Exxon Mobil’s JV, subsequently rising to become the Leader of Talent Management for the Middle East and Asia. Whilst there, Hilary supported the launch and development of many National Talent Development programs including those specifically for Women Leaders in Energy.

Hilary subsequently held an advisory and coaching capacity with Aurora50, the appointed development group for UAE National female leaders serving on Boards of publicly listed entities in the UAE. Today Hilary consults and supports global clients in a variety of projects relating to mergers, integration and talent development. She has been delivering and supporting students of CIPD for over 10 years and brings energy and relevant current practices to the classroom.

Aderemi Adeola

Associate Training Consultant

Aderemi Adeola is an Educator, Human Resources and Learning & Development professional who teaches, trains and develops HR practitioners to become equipped, qualified providing them with the skills to perform effectively in their roles and career.

Her career spans over two decades of business and people management experience in frontline operational roles developing people, managing and supporting business units, implementing projects, delivering corporate leadership, driving organisational performance and HR training initiatives.

She has worked extensively in HR, starting as a trainer, recruiter, generalist and business partner progressing into senior management roles as a specialist in people, talent, performance, organisational and learning development.
Aderemi transitioned into lecturing and educational consultancy following extensive international HR experience in the retail, aviation, banking and oil & gas industries gained in Europe, Middle East and Africa. This experience gives her an added dimension leading staff from diverse nationalities in a multicultural environment, understanding different cultures, organisational structures, practices, processes, work expectations and norms.

She has worked, lectured and delivered training for an amalgam of international companies, including College of North Atlantic, Qatar (now University of Doha for Science & Technology, Qatar), Doha College, Bristow Helicopters, Tesco Ltd, Shell, UK and Shell Outpost, Qatar & UK.

Aderemi holds an MBA from the University of Westminster, UK and a Masters degree in Human Resource Management from Middlesex University, UK. She is also a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD), a Tutor and Assessor for the Level 3 and 5 CIPD qualifications, an endorsed ILM instructor and lectures in a formal teaching capacity.

Hani M. Ramadan

Associate Training Consultant

Hani has 18+ years of experience in HR, talent development, and facilitation. Known as a passionate public speaker and a dynamic facilitator, he trained and coached numerous managers at multinationals across the GCC and the Levant.

He specialises in delivering HR, leadership, and behavioral learning solutions.
Additionally, Hani is a certified assessor and experienced coach who helps organisations establish succession planning programs.

Hani’s latest role was at PwC Middle East as a director in the academy. Before that, he worked with large organisations, including Azadea as Group Talent Development Manager, and Chalhoub as Senior HR Business Partner. He also held various positions in HR management with a large insurance company and at a leading waste management firm in the Middle East.

Hani holds an EMBA from the Lebanese American University, a CIPD Level 5 Diploma in HR, a CPTD credential from ATD, a BPS Level A&P qualification in occupational testing, and a CMI Level 7 Diploma in Professional Consulting.

Lauren Brennan

Associate Training Consultant

Lauren has lived in the UAE for nine years and has experience across the Education, Healthcare and Hospitality sectors, having held recruitment and HR positions in companies including Taaleem, GEMS Education, BBD Education and Cielo Talent.

Lauren owns Ki Global, which is a recruitment, HR and training business based in the UAE. Alongside the business, Lauren is also Adjunct Faculty for Middlesex University Dubai on their Masters People Management and Development programme and has taught CIPD Level 3 and 5, HR and L&D programmes for Bradfield.

Lauren has her master’s in human resource management from Middlesex University in Dubai and has achieved her CIPD level 3 qualification as well as BA (Hons) from the University of Strathclyde.

Lauren retains a fierce passion for coaching and development both professionally and personally, stemming from her experience as a qualified Martial Arts Instructo

Banan Bakkar

Associate Training Consultant

Banan is an expert in experiential learning, people management and performance enhancement. She designs creative learning interventions and unique experiences helping thousands of leaders and individuals to take their performance to a whole new level and evoke transformation from within.

Banan has worked with many international companies in different fields (e.g. banking, real state, start-ups, education, management consulting and retail) and most of the government organizations in UAE (e.g. federal authority of human resources, DEWA, RTA, Emirates ID & Dubai Municipality) Also Banan is an Associate Trainer and Facilitator with McKinsey & Company, KPMG, Tandem Consulting, Duke CE, Bradfield’s Group to deliver best-in-class training programs and interventions in Human Resources, leadership, creativity, people management, decision making & problem-solving.

Banan is an MBA holder, TEDx speaker, CIPD associate, co-active coach, a certified coach (ACC) and certified Marshall Executive Coach and the founder of My Success Factor®, a creative experiential learning experience that helps employees to live by the organizational values.

Jo Bteddini

Associate Training Consultant

Jo is a highly knowledgeable and skilled HR and L&D professional with great consultancy and interpersonal skills for more than 14 years. She passionately enjoys partnering with multiple stakeholders in culturally diverse contexts to help develop, deliver, and evaluate learning strategies and blended learning programmes that support performance outcomes and the development of learning cultures.

Jo has a strong command of International HR policies and procedures. She is a certified MBTI Step I & II Practitioner, a CPHR AHRI, Chartered Member CIPD, Fellow Member Learning and Performance Institute, an approved ICF coach and fluent in Arabic.

Ingrid Richardson

Associate Training Consultant

Ingrid has a breadth of strategic and operational Human Resources experience gained across a wide range of industries including retail, hospitality, pharma and biotechnology, oil and gas, financial sectors, and the sports industry. As an independent HR Consultant running her own business, she delivers a portfolio of training including management training and facilitation of CIPD workshops. Training has included but is not limited to interviewing and selection, team building, discipline, and grievance, managing teams, performance management, decision making, bullying and harassment and having that difficult conversation. Her portfolio of work includes working with Senior Leadership teams to create their business strategies and following up with the Management teams to create their departmental strategies to support the business.

She is also qualified in psychometric and occupational assessment, which she uses for Executive coaching and within teams. As part of her portfolio, Ingrid specifically coaches HR practitioners to develop themselves in their roles.

In addition, Ingrid provides career transition workshops and coaches individuals who are moving on in their careers supporting them to make the right career choices and building their confidence in what can be a stressful and difficult time for them.

As part of her portfolio of interests, Ingrid is a director of three companies and acts as a private investor to small start-up companies. At the same time, she coaches the leadership teams in business activities and mentors’ individuals to share her business experience and knowledge.

Hassanein Ismail

Associate Training Consultant

20+ years as an HR professional; in the oil & gas industry. Bilingual Arabic & English speaker. made a range of initiatives and interventions for learning and development, performance management, and change management. His motto in life is “bringing the best out of people” by influencing people to learn, perform, and grow. His computer science and IT background supported his experience in HR.

He is contributing to society and the community through volunteering. He has been a speaker's coach at a number of TEDx events in Sudan (TEDxKhartoum, TEDxAlobeid, TEDx University Of Aljazira, TEDxMeddani and more). He volunteered as Communication Coach for Startup Weekend events, supporting youth to pitch their ideas creatively and effectively. Additionally, he volunteered at many schools; teaching and promoting teamwork, creative teaching, gamification, fun learning, and better student engagement.

Currently, he is Head of Workforce Planning and Development at an oil and gas organization, designing creative learning and change management interventions.

Hassanein is a creative facilitator and professional trainer; his style of delivery is super fun and could transform a boring session into an amazing engagement and unforgettable learning experience.

He is an Associate Trainer with RedrUK INGO, where he provides workers from the humanitarian sector with creative and accelerated training skills. He trained a wide range on national NGOs and INGOs including Care International, UNDP, DRC, UNICEF, Red Crescent, JICA, GOAL International and Welthungerhilfe

He is cooperating with the University of Medical Sciences & Technology (UMST) for the DBA program; delivering trainer training for the program students during the skill set period. He is also teaching the HRM course and leadership session for the Global MBA program (Entrepreneurship for Impact) in cooperation between UMST and Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Italy.

Hassanein is a curious traveler, always seeking exploration, new experiences, and exposure; He has been exposed to a wide range of countries and cultures; which has made him optimistic, responsive, and flexible. This enabled him to add extra spices and flavor to his training design and delivery.

Lucy Mackintosh

Associate Training Consultant

Lucy Mackintosh has over 20 years experience in Human Resource Management and Learning & Development, both in-house and as a Consultant. She has a BSc (Hons) in HR Management from the University of Bath, UK, and a post-graduate diploma in HR Management from the University of Westminster.

Lucy spent 10 years working in London for Visa International, Citibank, the FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) and the NHS (National Health Service). She worked in a range of HR functions including Recruitment and Selection, Workforce Planning, Employee Relations, Reward Management and Employee Well-Being.

In 2007 Lucy was head-hunted for a senior Middle East Regional role in Reward Management for Standard Chartered Bank, based in Dubai. During this time, she also Chaired the HR forum in the UAE, which promoted HR best practices in the Gulf Region.

In 2009 Lucy followed her passion for Learning and Development by becoming an L&D Consultant. She now works internationally across all industries, training Employees and Managers in a range of soft skills including Leadership, Supervisory Skills, Time Management, Customer Service, Business Writing and Employee Happiness.

Lucy has been an approved CIPD Tutor for over 5 years and delivers training and marks assignments for all modules of level 3 and 5. As well as having expertise in her subject matters and a wealth of practical experience, Lucy brings great positivity and enthusiasm into the training room. She can motivate and inspire others and always engages her participants fully throughout the course.

Shams Nour

Learning and Development Consultant

Shams is a highly qualified multilingual HR and learning and development specialist who is passionate about helping people reach their full potential in a variety of organisational and cultural settings. Shams has the capacity to overcome language barriers and offer memorable training sessions due to his proficiency in both Arabic and English.

Shams's desire to encourage growth and progress has so far influenced his work. Her experience in creating and leading extensive learning and development (L&D) programmes for multicultural audiences enables her to effectively transfer knowledge to participants of all levels while fluidly communicating complex ideas.

While dividing her time between Toronto and Dubai, Shams makes the effort to stay current on world standards in the HR and L&D industries by attending industry conferences and workshops and accumulating the top strategies for comprehending each field's changing landscape.

She makes use of this information to create and put into practise HR policies and practices that encourage equity and diversity while also spotlighting cutting-edge learning approaches to increase engagement and knowledge retention.

Shams has a Master's in Human Resources and a Bachelor's in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources Management.

Strong relationships with employees and stakeholders have been facilitated by Shams's interpersonal abilities and sympathetic outlook. Her aptitude for navigating organisational dynamics and maximising employee involvement has been crucial in fostering a supportive work environment.

David James

Associate Training Consultant

One of my core beliefs is in our lifelong potential to continually learn and develop. We should all seek to grow as individuals. Continually aspiring to be ‘the best we can possibly be’.
I am also absolute in my belief in the boundless potential of each one of us. Whilst respecting the individuality of each learner, I aim to facilitate their understanding of the virtuous benefits of lifelong learning.
I was and will always be passionate about delivering excellent customer service for my learners. I enjoy working with both individuals and teams through their learning journeys and voyages of self-discovery.

For over 15 years I have worked as a Management Consultant, with clients, successfully delivering learning interventions across the U.K., the Far East and the Middle East. My clients are diverse, spanning several Sectors, including Education, Financial Services (UK and Global), Local and Regional Government, the Built Environment, Media, and Retail.

I have worked with C.I.P.D. learners at Levels 3, 5 and 7 for over 35 years. Today this qualification is more valuable than ever. It is truly inspirational to see learners succeed, achieve their qualification, progress their careers and manage an organisation’s most valuable asset, the people.

I feel very privileged as I continue to work with many wonderful people. My primary objective is always to exceed my learners/Client’s expectations.

Mohamed Adel

Learning and Development Consultant

Meet Mohamed, an exceptional Associate Training Consultant with over 16 years of extensive experience in Human Resource Management and Learning & Development within the GCC Region and ME in many industries and sectors.

Holding the Assoc. CIPD L5 Diploma in HR Management, Mohamed's expertise encompasses a diverse range of HR strategic and operational aspects, including talent acquisition and management, job evaluation, total rewards, employee engagement & motivation, succession planning, L & D, and Organisational Development.

With a proactive and reactive approach, Mohamed has a proven track record in implementing HR policies, staff development strategies, and compensation structures.

What truly sets Mohamed apart is the invaluable international exposure gained from attending a prestigious CIPD course in London focusing on Strategic Workforce Planning, Succession Planning, and Talent Management.

This global perspective and his practical HR expertise enriches Mohamed's teaching methods, allowing for tailored and interactive approaches that cater to individual learning styles.

Specialising in CIPD Level 5 and Level 3 training, Mohamed provides comprehensive tutoring and assignment marking and assistance, ensuring an engaging and enriching learning experience for students.
Moreover, Mohamed's commitment to personalised learning is unparalleled. By crafting bespoke lesson plans, Mohamed seamlessly bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world HR challenges.

As a mentor, Mohamed guides students towards strategic thinking, innovative problem-solving, and leadership excellence. Beyond the classroom, Mohamed offers unwavering support, assisting with clarifications, reviewing assignments, and discussing industry trends, ensuring students' success in their HR learning journey.

Passionate about HR management, Mohamed is dedicated to unlocking the full potential of every student in the field. Whether you are pursuing CIPD certification or aiming to enhance your HR skills, Mohamed is here to support and empower you. Embark on this transformative HR learning journey with Mohamed, and together, achieve your professional goals and expertise in Human resource management.

Payal Bhatt

Associate Training Consultant

Payal is a Chartered Member of the CIPD who also has a Master’s in human resources management alongside a Prince 2 qualification in Project Management. Furthermore, Payal is a Mentor of the Aurora Women’s Leadership Programme. Her training background is varied with specialist HR knowledge in Resourcing & Rewarding Talent, Performance management, Employee Engagement, Change management, Employee relations and Cultural transformation. Payal is qualified to tutor and assess for CIPD Levels 3 and 5 in both HR and Learning and Development. Additionally, Payal can deliver training on several other professional developments, management, and leadership topics.

Amer Barakat

Learning and Development Consultant

Amer Barakat is an accomplished HR professional with a proven track record of driving organizational success through strategic talent management, organizational development, and employee engagement initiatives. With a Master's Degree in Human Resource Management from Middlesex University, and a BA in English Language and Literature from Lebanese University, Amer combines a strong educational foundation with extensive practical experience to deliver exceptional results.

Amer's professional journey has been marked by a commitment to continuous learning and personal growth. As an Associate CIPD Member since 2013, Amer stays abreast of the latest industry trends and best practices. Additionally, Amer has further honed his expertise through certifications as an ILM Certified Coach & Mentor and a Certified Psychometric Assessor from The Talent Enterprise.

With a keen focus on digital transformation, Amer possesses exceptional digital skills, including proficiency in HR technologies and systems, Microsoft Office Suite (with expert-level proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint), and learning technologies. This digital acumen enables Amer to leverage technology for HR process optimization, data analysis, and the design and delivery of innovative learning solutions.

Throughout his career, Amer has demonstrated a passion for delivering high-quality training, having delivered over 300 training & coaching sessions, speeches, and lectures on various HR academic and developmental topics.
Amer Barakat also is an accomplished CIPD Tutor, and has provided HR consulting services to numerous small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). In this capacity, he has successfully established HR functions from the ground up and worked closely with businesses to design customized solutions tailored to their specific needs. By leveraging his expertise, Amer has helped these organizations enhance their business performance and achieve sustainable growth. His ability to understand the unique challenges faced by SMEs and deliver effective HR strategies has made him a sought-after consultant in the industry.

Amer also has 16 years of impressive corporate experience. His achievements in his professional career exemplify his ability to create impactful change and drive organizational growth at many prominent organizations such as Dubai Islamic Bank, Aafaq Islamic Finance, Sedar Global, and Bespin Global. In those organizations Amer has taken many positions and responsibilities such as HR Manager, Organizational Development Manager, Talent & Organizational Development Manager.

Taking up those positions and responsibilities, Amer has established full-fledged Organizational Development function from scratch in 2 of the organizations including developing policies, procedures, processes, and system modules setup, resulting in a highly effective talent management framework with remarkable huge spikes in results within very short time.
He also managed to design and deliver a big number of training programs, facilitated the transition to digital and experiential learning approaches, and actively participated in the formulation of succession planning frameworks and employee engagement strategies.

Amer's commitment to excellence has earned him recognition as a trusted professional within the HR community. He is highly regarded for his expertise, innovative thinking, and ability to drive positive change in organizations. Amer's future endeavors are sure to bring continued success as he utilizes his skills and experience to shape the future of HR and contribute to organizational excellence.

Abdulla Jassim Al-Tamimi

Associate Training Consultant

Abdulla Jassim Al-Tamimi is a chemical engineer with an MBA and a level 3 CIPD. Working with Qatar University, the Civil Services, and the Government Development Bureau as a freelancer in the field of human skills development.

Part-time employment as a Chemical Engineer expert with the Ministry of Justice. has worked for more than 36 years in five private sectors.

He enjoys travelling, making new acquaintances, and enjoying tennis, table tennis, and swimming. Married with one boy and four girls among the 5 grownups.

Enas ELGarhy

Learning and Development Consultant

Enas experience extends to 20 years at international corporations, governmental and private owned organizations where she specializes in implementation of Human Capital Development Strategies and Solutions.

She has also led Change Management and Structural Adjustment Projects at international level as an Independent HC Consultant and Coach.

Enas is associated with CIPD as a Learning Facilitator (The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development), Expert in implementation of principled standards of Human Capital practice, including employee experience assessment and enhancement.

She is subject matter expert in advisory of Human Capital progressive practices, upskilling HR teams, leadership coaching, employee wellbeing program design, talent assessment and development, organization re-structuring advisory, and employer branding strategies. This enables organization to elevate their standards in Human Capital management practices.

Talent Assessment and development can be considered her core strength, along with coaching and guiding leaders to be able to improve talent retention within the organization.

Additionally, Enas is subject matter expert in employee wellbeing strategies.

Khaled Fathi

Associate Training Consultant

With over 18 years of strategic and practical experience in a variety of fields, including strategic talent planning and transformation, learning and development programmes and strategies, succession planning, and performance management, the author is a seasoned bilingual expert in human capital and talent management as well as an entrepreneur.

Currently Khaled is serving as the managing director and founder of Front Talent, a talent management consultancy situated in Dubai.

Work experience in a variety of industries and sectors, both private and public, and across multiple geographic locations, primarily in the Gulf Cooperation Council.

Fathi is an experienced multinational corporations include CEB SHL, Cubiks, and Korn Ferry Hay Group. an associate facilitator for PwC and CIPD's CIPD programmes.

SME speaker frequently at regional gatherings and trade shows, including the GCC HR conference, HR Tech, Dubai HR Summit and Expo, and others.

Dr P Amanda Harris

Associate Training Consultant

Amanda has over 38 years of experience in HR roles, for the last 20 working as Head of HR/HR Director both in the UK and abroad, across public and private sectors.

She has a background in creating and implementing HR strategies and has consistently focused on the development of people within organisations. She has extensive experience in employment law and employee relations.

Amanda completed her PhD in Business Studies in 2006, when she began lecturing, and tutoring part-time, specifically on CIPD accredited and MBA programmes. She has contributed to designing and delivering educational modules and providing one to one support for learners.

Amanda is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and a Chartered Occupational Psychologist.

Eslam Ahmed

Associate Training Consultant

Eslam is an associate human resources consultant and strategic partner with a passion for cultivating people through training and development.

With over a decade of experience in the dynamic field of HR, Eslam has become a trusted advisor and strategic business partner for organizations seeking strategic human capital solutions, as he has collaborated with startups, mid-sized enterprises, and large corporations, providing tailored solutions to
address their unique challenges.

Eslam’s journey in human resources began in 2012 with a diploma in human resources management, passing through a lot of accredited short courses. In 2018, Eslam got an MBA from the International Business School of Scandinavia; additionally, he will be an associate CIPD Level 7 in strategic people management by February 2024.

Eslam transitioned into lecturing and educational consultancy after hands-on experience in diverse industries, where he honed his skills in talent management, organization development, employee relations, remuneration, learning & development and performance management. His ability to navigate the intricate landscape of employment laws and regulations quickly set him apart.

Eslam’s a commitment driven applies a holistic view of human resources. He goes beyond routine HR functions, delving into organizational culture, leadership dynamics, and employee engagement strategies buoyed by EDI practices, change management and emotional intelligence.

Beyond the professional realm, Eslam is an advocate for work-life balance and mental health in the workplace. His empathetic and approachable demeanour fosters open communication, making her not just a consultant but a trusted partner in the journey of organizational growth.

Philip Abdou

Associate Training Consultant

Philip is an experienced L&D professional with 15+ years of experience in HR, Learning & Development, and facilitation. He trained and coached numerous stakeholders within different levels of leadership and has extensive experience working within diverse multinational organizations across the GCC region in the retail and entertainment sectors with a proven history of driving impactful learning and development initiatives across the Middle East and North Africa.

With over a decade of experience, Philip has been instrumental in leading, implementing and measuring learning and development strategies to ensure their success. His passion for learning is evident in his commitment to leading by example and staying current with HR trends.

As a Learning & Development Manager overseeing a dedicated team, tasked with delivering business-focused learning solutions that allows individuals to thrive in their fields by driving skills development, and organizational change, as well as fostering a culture of continuous learning.

His expertise focuses on leadership development and high-potential employee programs, ensuring that each intervention is designed to optimize on-the-job learning, online resources, and classroom experiences.

Philip’s expertise extends to program design, training needs analysis and evaluation, all aimed at delivering learning solutions that align with organizational objectives. He is skilled in talent development, succession planning, and fostering employee engagement through targeted learning initiatives.

A graduate of Cairo University, Egypt, with a Bachelor of Business Administration, Philip furthered his education with a CIPD Level 5 certification underscoring his commitment to continuous professional development and excellence in the field of Learning & Development.

With a wealth of experience and a passion for driving impactful learning outcomes, Philip is determined to bring energy, expertise, and relevant industry practices to the classroom as an Associate Trainer for CIPD Level 3 in HR.

Ramadan Samir

Associate Training Consultant

Ramadan is a learning and development enthusiast with over a decade of experience in the industry. He has worked with prestigious organizations such as Apple, Samsung, Western Union, Expedia, and various government entities. As a CIPD Level 7-certified professional specializing in strategic learning and development, he has consistently demonstrated his passion for creating impactful learning experiences.

From the very start of his corporate journey, Ramadan has been driven by his passion for L&D. He has dedicated his career to shaping meaningful programs that foster both personal and organizational growth. For him, learning goes beyond simple knowledge transfer—it is about inspiring growth, curiosity, and a continuous drive for improvement.

As a CIPD tutor, Ramadan is excited to inspire the next generation of HR and L&D professionals, helping them harness the power of learning and development to create lasting impact.

He is eager to share his wealth of knowledge, guiding future leaders through their learning journeys and helping them implement practical, data-driven strategies that drive organizational success.