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Marwa Rushdy

@marwarushdy

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Senior Learning & Development leader building scalable remote and blended training across GCC and MENA.

Kuwait

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead a data-driven L&D function—designing multi-modal programs, building internal capability, and partnering with global stakeholders to align talent development with measurable business outcomes.

I’m a senior Learning & Development leader with 15+ years of experience across corporate, NGO, and academic settings. I build scalable remote and blended learning solutions across the GCC and MENA, translating organizational goals into practical, high-impact talent programs.

At KRH Academy, I founded and led the internal training function from the ground up, scaling learning programs to 5,000+ employees. I designed and deployed 10+ multi-modal programs for virtual, in-person, and on-the-job delivery—then embedded structured evaluation frameworks tied to measurable performance improvement.

I focus on data-driven learning strategy, ROI measurement, and cross-regional stakeholder alignment. I’ve reduced external training costs by 75% by building internal trainer capacity, and I’ve partnered with academic institutions to accredit programs and uphold global standards—while leading distributed teams through effective delivery and coaching.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Training Manager

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Kuwait Resources House (KRH)

Mar 2019 - Present (7 years 4 months)

Founded and led KRH Academy from the ground up, scaling learning programs to 5,000+ employees across the GCC. Designed 10+ multi-modal learning programs and reduced external training costs by 75%, with evaluation frameworks tied to a 20% average performance improvement.

Learning & Development Strategy Curriculum Design Blended Learning Program Evaluation ROI Measurement Onboarding Programs Stakeholder Engagement Academic Partnerships

Operations Supervisor

Life Sciences Academy

Jan 2016 - Dec 2018 (2 years 11 months)

Led the design of CPD-accredited curricula aligned with international standards and managed L&D operations across multiple industries. Mentored trainers to improve team capabilities and drove process efficiency, while building academic partnerships to expand program credibility.

Process Efficiency Academic Partnerships

Medical Affairs Officer

Life Sciences Academy

Jul 2013 - Dec 2015 (2 years 5 months)

Streamlined communication with academic partners to expand program offerings and coordinated operations and budgets for program delivery. Standardized processes across departments to support consistent training quality.

Program Coordination Process Standardization Training & Quality Assurance

Program Manager

Education for Employment Foundation

Oct 2011 - Mar 2013 (1 year 5 months)

Managed end-to-end training program cycles, including needs analysis, curriculum design, delivery, monitoring & evaluation, and donor reporting. Built employer partnerships for job placements and internships and served as an advisor and mentor to students for career readiness.