Sumaiya Al Mandhari

Sumaiya Al Mandhari is a forward-thinking Head of Talent and Leadership Development with over 13 years of experience in Human Resources at Petroleum Development Oman. Her work focuses on aligning talent, leadership and capability strategies with business priorities to build agile, future-ready workforces. She has led several high-impact, organization-wide initiatives, including the development of professional career pathways, the rollout of Individual Development Plans, the creation of capability heatmaps to identify critical skills gaps, and the design and launch of PDO’s Digital Competency Framework, which laid the foundation for strengthening digital capabilities across the organization. Sumaiya also plays an active role in leadership development, mentoring initiatives, and facilitating development programs across multiple levels. She holds an MSc in HR and Business Management from Aston University, United Kingdom and is CIPD Level 7 certified. Known for her collaborative leadership style, and strong communication skills, Sumaiya is passionate about driving sustainable change through people-centric solutions that create long-term organizational value.