Othman Aljeda
Othman Aljeda | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 June 1970 |
| Nationality | British Iraqi |
| Alma mater | Richmond University |
| Occupation | Business executive |
| Known for | CEO of Aramex International |
Othman Aljeda (born June 13, 1970) is a British-Iraqi Business executive known as the CEO of Aramex International.[1] Before his current role, he served as Aramex's Regional CEO in Europe, North America, and Asia.[2]
Early life and education
[edit]Born in Baghdad, Iraq, Aljeda moved to the UK in 1983.[3] He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Richmond University in 2021.[3] He completed a number of executive development and management programs at the Wharton School, the business school of the University of Pennsylvania, USA.[3]
Career
[edit]Aljeda's career at Aramex began in 1994, when he joined the company’s management training program.[4] He became the General Manager of Aramex in Qatar and later a General Manager of Aramex in Saudi Arabia.[5] He later assumed the role of Vice President of Aramex in Saudi Arabia, the Upper Gulf, South Asia, and the Far East.[5]
In 2007, Aljeda was appointed as the Regional CEO for Aramex in Asia.[6] In 2017, he was appointed Aramex's Regional CEO for Europe, North America, and Asia.[6]
In 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic, Aljeda took on the Interim Chief Operating Officer role for six months while continuing his responsibilities as Regional CEO.[2] In 2021, Aljeda was appointed CEO of Aramex International, a global leader in logistics services.[7][8][9]
Aljeda is a member of notable boards related to logistics and transportation in South Asia and Asia-Pacific.[6] He is an active member of the Aramex's Global Senior Management Team.[6]
Awards and recognition
[edit]- 2024 - Transport & Logistics Business Leader of the Year at Gulf Business Awards[10]
- 2024 - Industry Icons Powerlist 2024: Top 30 logistics leaders in the Middle East[11]
Personal life
[edit]Aljeda lives in Dubai, United Arab Emirates with his wife and kids.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Massoud A Derhally,"Aramex appoints new CEO as first-quarter profit slides". thenationalnews.com. 2021-05-06. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ a b "Aramex announces Othman Aljeda as New CEO". peoplemattersglobal.com. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ a b c "Othman Aljeda CEO Aramex International LLC". app.boardroominsiders.com. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ "Aramex announces Othman Aljeda as New CEO". peoplemattersglobal.com. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ a b Zainab Mansoor,"Dubai's Aramex appoints Othman Aljeda as CEO". gulfbusiness.com. 2021-05-06. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ a b c d Jochebed Menon,"Othman Aljeda takes on the role of CEO at Aramex". cbnme.com. 2021-05-18. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ Ryan Harmon,"Setting the pace: Aramex's bold vision for 2024 and beyond". logisticsmiddleeast.com. 2024-05-06. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ Manoj Nair,"After upbeat H1-24, Dubai logistics firm Aramex targets smooth ride". gulfnews.com. 2024-08-14. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ Hazel King,"Aramex and ZK Holding partner to enhance logistics and courier services in Iraq". parcelandpostaltechnologyinternational.com. 2024-10-18. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ "Gulf Business Awards 2023: Shortlist revealed". gulfbusiness.com. 2023-10-02. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ Ryan Harmon,"INDUSTRY ICONS POWERLIST 2024: Meet the Middle East's top 30 logistics leaders". logisticsmiddleeast.com. 2024-11-20. Retrieved 2024-11-21.