Mayada Maged: Building Strong Foundations Through People

Every successful business rests on a strong foundation, and that foundation is people. When employees feel supported, guided, and valued, organizations grow with stability and strength. This truth has been at the heart of Mayada Maged’s journey for more than two decades.

As Managing Partner at Staff Arabia, Mayada has dedicated her career to shaping environments where people are seen as the core asset. With expertise in human resources, global outsourcing, and people development, she has built a leadership path rooted in both vision and empathy. Her role is not only about driving results but also about creating systems where individuals thrive.

Staff Arabia today operates across more than 18 countries, delivering HR outsourcing, staffing, payroll, and compliance solutions. Yet, behind this scale is Mayada’s belief that true growth begins with human connection. She emphasizes that organizations succeed when their teams are empowered, motivated, and aligned with purpose.

Her leadership reflects consistency, resilience, and the ability to bring people together across cultures and industries. Under her guidance, Staff Arabia has become a trusted partner for companies that want not only efficient processes but also a people-first approach.
Mayada’s story is a reminder that sustainable progress is never built on policies alone. It is built on the commitment to nurture people, the very heart of every business. Through her journey, she persists to show that when people grow, organizations follow.

Building Global HR Excellence with Purpose and People

One of the foremost providers of HR outsourcing and payroll services across more than 18 countries, Mayada brings over two decades of expertise in cultivating agile HR infrastructures that drive business growth. Her journey includes collaborations with global names such as Vodafone, Amazon, McDonald’s, and Technip Italy, where she has consistently aligned people strategies with organizational goals.

Her professional path is guided by a deep commitment to people development, sustainability, and the cultivation of high-performing teams. With certifications in Six Sigma and Balanced Scorecard, she also holds the title of Certified Entrepreneur from AUC and a Postgraduate Diploma in Global Management from ESLSCA Paris. While pursuing an MBA, she continues to lead strategic transformation at Staff Arabia.

Recognition for her work has been remarkable. Honored as the HR Outsourcing Leader of the Year 2025 in Dubai, she has also received multiple nominations from the Global Payroll Association for transformation projects in Greece and Scotland. Under her leadership, Staff Arabia was named Global Outsourcing Company of the Year 2024. Additional honors include Stevie Awards, AUC’s “She Can” and “She Innovates,” and Clutch’s Top Outsourcing Company 2024.

Her contributions extend beyond professional achievements. As a Stevie Awards judge, she shares her expertise with the wider business community, while also mentoring emerging HR leaders. Dedicated to social responsibility and women empowerment initiatives, she works toward creating lasting impact at both organizational and societal levels.

Her vision remains clear: to guide Staff Arabia on its journey to becoming a unicorn company, with a steadfast belief in keeping people at the heart of every decision.

Developing Strong HR Foundations with Lasting Impact

Within Staff Arabia, Mayada has played a defining role in strengthening human resources systems and guiding the growth of teams that serve global leaders such as Vodafone, Amazon, Concentrix, McDonald’s, and Technip Italy. Her approach has enabled these organizations to expand with speed, remain aligned with compliance standards, and offer employees a workplace experience marked by clarity and care.

Her work reflects a forward-looking philosophy that connects business results with social value. Through refined methods in performance evaluation, structured recognition initiatives, and models of sustainability, she has positioned HR as a bridge between organizational goals and societal well-being. Corporate social responsibility, in her vision, is inseparable from sustainable progress.

Mayada’s academic path speaks to her discipline and ambition. She holds certifications in Six Sigma and Balanced Scorecard, alongside a Post-Graduate Diploma in Global Management from ESLSCA Paris University and an HR Diploma from the American University in Cairo. She is now advancing her studies with an MBA in Global Management, underscoring her dedication to continuous learning.

Awards, Recognitions & Thought Leadership

Mayada’s career reflects a consistent dedication to excellence in human resources and leadership. Her contributions have been celebrated on global platforms, including the HR Leader of the Year Award at the Forttuna Business Awards in Dubai. Esteemed organizations such as the Stevie Awards, Clutch, and Six Sigma have also recognized her for distinction in HR outsourcing.

Her expertise has gained international acknowledgment through the Global Payroll Association, where she received high recommendations in Scotland for the Transformation Project Award, and in Greece for both EOR of the Year and Transformation Project of the Year.

Mayada’s leadership has expanded into forming the future of awards and industry standards. She was recently appointed Chair of Judges for the Stevie Awards in the MENA region and invited to serve on judging panels for significant honors such as the CIPD People Management Awards in the United Kingdom, the Saudi Events Awards in Riyadh, the ESG Global Awards in Abu Dhabi, the Brilliance Business Awards in London, and the GCXSA Dubai Awards.

As a respected thought leader and keynote speaker, she persists to influence conversations on advancing HR operations, championing women in leadership, fostering sustainable practices, and aligning business growth with social responsibility.

Championing Women, Leadership, and Responsible Growth

Mayada carries a commitment to advancing women’s empowerment, fostering ethical leadership, and elevating the standards of HR outsourcing across the MENA region. Her vision places people at the heart of progress. She embraces servant leadership by nurturing individuals, listening to stakeholders, and ensuring that social responsibility remains central to every strategic choice.

Under her guidance, Staff Arabia achieved recognition for excellence, a result of her dedication to building trust, driving innovation, and creating meaningful impact within the business landscape.

Guidance for Emerging Leaders

Success in leadership comes through dedication and awareness. “Work hard. Understand your market. Understand your customer. With those, you will discover that sky is the limit.” With these foundations, opportunities open endlessly, and growth becomes limitless.