Senior Consultant & Cultural Strategist

Dr. Layla Al Bloushi

A distinguished expert in organizational leadership and cross-cultural intelligence with over 30 years of experience. Founder of the HAMALAYA Model for individual excellence and author of 'Cultural Detective: The Gulf'.

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30+

Years Experience

15+

Successful Projects

8+

Awards Won

Professional Journey

2013 – 2017

CEO & Founder

Al Fikrah / Al Gharbia Consultancy

Led strategic consultancy projects and executive training for government entities.

2006 – 2009

Deputy Director General

Institute of Applied Technology (IAT)

Managed finance & admin projects; part of the founding team for Khalifa University & Sorbonne Abu Dhabi.

1998 – 2006

Head of Training (Middle East)

HSBC Bank

Managed regional training programs and credit risk analysis for the Middle East sector.

1992 – 1998

Retail Banking Officer

Arab Bank

Direct customer relations and banking services management.

Education

PhD in Social Sciences

Social Sciences University | 2020
M.Sc. Psychology

University of Liverpool, UK | 2023
MBA

University of Wollongong, Dubai | 2003

Core Skills

Strategic Planning Cross-Cultural Management HAMALAYA Model DISC Assessment Curriculum Design Crisis Management Performance KPIs