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Comment: This article reads like a resumé and uses promotional language. It requires a massive re-write, starting by finding independent, in-depth sources.Most sources here are non-independent. Primary sources should only be used for basic details like birth date. Most of the articles should be sourced to secondary sources. Out of the independent sources, most simply interview or quote Elsayed. They are useful as sources for Elsayed's views, but additional viewpoints are needed. Ca talk to me! 15:20, 15 September 2024 (UTC)
- Comment: As this is a WP:BLP, you REALLY need to cite "Early life and education" section. Please. ABG (Talk/Report any mistakes here) 01:15, 4 September 2024 (UTC)
Nabeela (Ixtabalan) Elsayed | |
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| Born | Nabeela Elsayed December 31, 1982 Iowa City, Iowa, U.S. |
| Education | Indiana University (BS) University of Texas at Dallas (MS) |
| Occupation(s) | Retail Executive, Public Speaker, Writer, Executive Consultant, Coach |
| Years active | 2001–present |
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Nabeela Elsayed (born 31 December 1982) is an American retail executive, public speaker, writer, executive coach, and consultant. She served as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Walmart Canada until September 2023.[1][2] Prior to this, Elsayed held leadership roles, including Chief People Officer at Walmart Canada,[3] Global Head of Retail Transformation and Global Digital Transformation Leader at INGKA Holding in Malmo, Sweden.[4]
Early Life and Education
editElsayed was born in Iowa City, Iowa, to a Muslim family who immigrated from Qaraoun, Lebanon. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Business from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business in 2007 and a Master of Science in Management and Administrative Sciences from the University of Texas at Dallas in 2014.[5]
Career
editCorporate Career: As the COO of Walmart Canada, Elsayed managed operations across over 400 stores and supported a workforce of nearly 100,000 employees. She played a key role in the company's transformation initiatives. Before her tenure as COO, she served as Chief People Officer and Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs, overseeing human resources, corporate communications, public affairs, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, and government relations.[4].[6] Elsayed's contributions were recognized by several organizations. She was named one of Canada's Top 50 Executives by The Globe and Mail,[7] and one of the Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada by the Women's Executive Network (WXN)[8] She was also listed among the Top 100 HR Leaders globally by HRD in both 2022 and 2023.[9][10]
Before joining Walmart, Elsayed led the Digital and Retail Transformation Office for INGKA Group, where she played a pivotal role in IKEA's global digital transformation[11] She previously served as Chief People Officer for IKEA US and Deputy Retail Manager for IKEA Canada. During her time at IKEA, she advocated for and implemented comprehensive maternity and paternity benefits for all IKEA US employees.[12]
Elsayed began her career at Starbucks, starting as a barista and eventually rising to the role of Head of Talent Acquisition for the MidAmerica region, overseeing recruitment for 600 locations.[13]
Public Speaking: Elsayed is known for her public speaking on leadership, digital transformation, diversity and inclusion, and mental health.[14] She shares insights from her corporate leadership experience and personal journey as a first-generation American and Muslim woman
Writing & Media: Elsayed is a recognized author and media spokesperson, featured in publications like The New York Times[15] Fortune,[16] Forbes,[17] Huffington Post,[18] and the Globe and Mail.[19][20] In 2024, Elsayed launched a Substack titled "WorkWell," sharing thoughts on re-imagining success and achievement for a better world.[21]
Executive Coaching & Consulting: Certified by the International Coaching Federation,[22] Elsayed has been coaching C-suite executives since 2013. In 2022, she was inducted into the Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coaches organization.[23]
Podcasting: Elsayed frequently appears as a guest on podcasts, discussing her career, personal experiences, and advocacy for mental health. She emphasizes the importance of redefining success and its impact on careers, life, and relationships.[24][25][26]
Additional Roles
editElsayed has served on various boards, including the TaskRabbit Board of Directors,[27] and Board Advisor at the Future Skills Centre of Canada.[28] She is a Board Director at the Miracle Foundation,[29] and the National Council of Canadian Muslims.[30] She also founded MuslimHaqq,[31] which addresses misconceptions about Muslims, and a co-founder of Rippl,[32] a global conference on wellbeing. Elsayed is a faculty member at Competent Boards, where she trains board members on responsible governance.[33]
Honors and Awards
editHonours and awards: 2014, Texas Executive Women on the Move Honoree[34] 2022, Recognized by the Globe and the Mail as Top 50 Executives[7] 2022, Womens Executive Network 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada[8] 2022, HRD Human Resource Director Global Top 100 HR Leaders[9] 2022, MAX Dynamic Leader of the Year[35] 2023, HRD Human Resource Director Global Top 100 HR Leaders[10]
References
edit- ^ "Walmart Canada announces executive changes". www.walmartcanada.ca.
- ^ "Walmart Canada promotes three execs to C-suite". Supermarket News. May 13, 2022.
- ^ "Walmart announces four executive changes | Produce News".
- ^ a b "COMP Mass Market Retailers December 13, 2021: Ixtabalan Leading Huge Transformation at Walmart Canada". digitaledition.massmarketretailers.comhttp.
- ^ "Nabeela Elsayed". Miracle Foundation.
- ^ "Walmart Canada EVP and COO Nabeela Elsayed departs company". Grocery Business Magazine. September 15, 2023.
- ^ a b "2022 Best Executives: Celebrating 50 all-stars who work behind the scenes to get the job done". The Globe and Mail. April 29, 2022 – via www.theglobeandmail.com.
- ^ a b https://wxnetwork.com/page/2022Top100AwardWinners[bare URL]
- ^ a b "Global 100 – HR 2022". www.hcamag.com.
- ^ a b "The 100 Human Resources Leaders to Know | Global 100 for HR 2023". www.hcamag.com.
- ^ https://innovationroundtable.com/summit/speaker/nabeela-ixtabalan/[bare URL]
- ^ Lam, Bourree (December 6, 2016). "Ikea Will Give Hourly Workers Paid Parental Leave". The Atlantic.
- ^ "Nabeela Ixtabalan, MS, ACC Email & Phone Number | Walmart Canada - ContactOut". contactout.com.
- ^ "Speaker Nabeela Elsayed".
- ^ Goldberg, Emma (December 9, 2023). "Mideast War Pushes Companies to Extend Diversity Programs to Faith Groups". The New York Times – via NYTimes.com.
- ^ Kowitt, Beth. "At Ikea, Everybody Is Equal". Fortune.
- ^ Ph.D, Craig Dowden. "Author Post: The Power Of Vulnerability For Resilient Leadership: Insights From Arianna Huffington And Nabeela Ixtabalan". Forbes.
- ^ "Ikea Is Giving Its Employees Up To Four Months Of Paid Parental Leave". HuffPost UK. December 6, 2016.
- ^ "How leaders in the workplace can make space for mental health". The Globe and Mail. March 1, 2022 – via www.theglobeandmail.com.
- ^ "How often do I need to tell my kids that most Canadians don't hate Muslims?". The Globe and Mail. July 19, 2021 – via www.theglobeandmail.com.
- ^ "Search "Work+Well+Community" on Substack". substack.com.
- ^ "ICF Member Directory". apps.coachingfederation.org.
- ^ "Nabeela Ixtabalan's Profile". community.100coaches.com.
- ^ "Corporate Success Secrets with Nabeela Elsayed ex COO Walmart Canada". January 14, 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Ep. 54: Mental Health for Workaholics with Nabeela Ixtabalan". Eat Move Think Podcast.
- ^ "How Walmart is Making Leadership Human & Wellbeing a Priority". HR Leaders is a digital media platform Shaping the Future of Work, for business and for the lasting benefit of society. June 30, 2021.
- ^ "Nabeela Elsayed IXTABALAN personal appointments - Find and update company information - GOV.UK". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk.
- ^ "Future Skills Centre • Centre des Compétences futures".
- ^ "Nabeela Elsayed".
- ^ "Nabeela Elsayed".
- ^ "MuslimHaqq | Community Based Research Amplifying Muslim Voices". Muslim Haqq.
- ^ "rippl 2022 Powered by HR Leaders: Reimagining the Future of Wellbeing". HR Leaders is a digital media platform Shaping the Future of Work, for business and for the lasting benefit of society.
- ^ "Nabeela Ixtabalan". Competent Boards - Sustainability and ESG & Climate Education.
- ^ "Nabeela Ixtabalan". Texas Executive Women. October 6, 2019.
- ^ MAX, One (May 22, 2022). "Dynamic Leader Award".