Noha Hefny's Linkedin Analytics

A multi-awarded, globally minded, purpose-driven senior communications leader, global consultant, co-author and public speaker with more than 20 years of experience and wide exposure to different countries and organizational settings. Diverse experiences in communications, international development, social impact, diversity, equity and inclusion and strategic partnerships, directing cross-functional teams; worked in the UN to the private sector (FMCG, management consulting, social impact, social entrepreneurship, international affairs and development). Lived across 7 countries and is fluent in English, French, and Arabic. Highlights: ✔ 20+ years of multifaceted experiences in corporate and brand communications, international development, diversity and inclusion, strategic partnerships, project management, crisis and reputation management, social impact, advancing the sustainable development goals (SDG). ✔ Led UN Women UAE's engagement at Expo 2020 successfully designing, leading and delivering 22 events in collaboration with various partners. ✔ As a member of the executive leadership team, successfully established and directed the corporate affairs function at PepsiCo in MEA region overseeing and leading public policy and government affairs’, internal communication, executive communication, external communication, brand communication, crisis communications, sustainability communication, reputation management, stakeholder engagement and social impact. ✔ Developed the MEA region’s social impact strategy and led its implementation, advancing PepsiCo’s priorities on corporate sustainability spearheading partnerships and programs on youth development, health and wellness, DEI, women empowerment, social entrepreneurship, combatting hunger, and education. ✔ A recognized international speaker, event organizer and stakeholder management expert fostering productive working relationships with corporate, operational, and commercial leadership teams to scout and identify potential partners. ✔ Demonstrated excellence in leading business development and partnership initiatives, strategic and operational delivery of programes and events, budgets and financial targets, and client/stakeholder engagement and relationships at the senior level.   ✔ Strong understanding of the region and industry trends, corporate strategy, competitive landscape, corporate positioning, and identifying gaps relative to strategic imperatives