Wishing Ms. Reem Algasim greater responsibilities and exciting challenges in this impressive new chapter!
Airbus, a global leader in sustainable aerospace innovation, has announced the appointment of Reem Algasim as Head of Human Resources for Saudi Arabia. In this role, she will lead the HR function for Airbus’s Defence and Space Division, focusing on people strategy, leadership development, and organisational transformation to strengthen the company’s culture and workforce in the Kingdom.
With more than 15 years of experience in global and regional HR leadership roles, Reem Algasim brings deep expertise in strategic human resources, cultural transformation, and talent management. Her career demonstrates a strong record of driving organisational excellence across industries including technology, energy, and aerospace.
Before rejoining Airbus, Reem served as Head of Human Resources at Signify, where she oversaw the complete people agenda across Saudi Arabia as part of the company’s leadership team. She played a vital role in shaping a high-performance culture, leading HR transformation initiatives, and serving as the Regional Behaviour Champion to advance Signify’s new Employee Value Proposition and transformation culture across the Middle East.
Previously, Reem held a senior leadership position at Schneider Electric as MEA Regional HR Lead for the Secure Power Division. During her nearly five years with the organisation, she managed HR strategies across six clusters in the Middle East and Africa, overseeing compensation frameworks, leadership development programmes, and workforce planning to ensure regional alignment and growth. As HR Business Partner and DEI Cluster Lead at Schneider Electric, she also championed inclusion, talent development, and employee engagement initiatives.
Beyond her corporate leadership, Reem has made valuable contributions to academia as a Visiting Academic Lecturer for the MBA programme at Grenoble Ecole de Management, one of Europe’s top 20 business schools. She taught Human Resource Management modules that emphasised evidence-based practices, collaborative learning, and strategic leadership—connecting her global HR experience with academic insight.
Earlier in her career, Reem gained international experience through assignments in Europe and Canada, working with organisations including Renault Trucks, OVHcloud, Bedard Resources, and Pride Canada Holding Inc. Her roles in learning and development, recruitment strategy, and HR communications enhanced her adaptability and global outlook. She began her professional journey in healthcare operations in Montreal, further demonstrating her versatile leadership across diverse sectors.
Reem Algasim’s global HR expertise and multicultural experience uniquely position her to lead Airbus’s Defence and Space Division in Saudi Arabia. Her appointment reflects Airbus’s continued commitment to innovation, inclusion, and organisational excellence in alignment with its global vision.
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