Legrand Appoints Sarah Abdel Zaher as HR Director

Legrand Egypt has appointed Sarah Abdel Zaher as its new Human Resources Director, reinforcing the company's commitment to strengthening its people strategy and organizational capabilities. Abdel Zaher brings more than 15 years of experience in human resources leadership, talent management, organizational development, and workforce transformation across diverse industries.

In her new role, Abdel Zaher will lead Legrand Egypt's human resource's function, overseeing talent development, employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, and culture-building initiatives. Her appointment comes as organizations across industries continue to prioritize workforce capability, leadership development, and employee experience as key drivers of sustainable growth.

Before joining Legrand, Abdel Zaher served as Head of People & Performance (HR) for Africa & Trading at Kraft Heinz. During her tenure, she led people strategies across multiple markets, supporting business performance through talent initiatives, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness programs. She also held the position of North Africa HR & Internal Communications Manager, where she was responsible for advancing both human resources and internal communications priorities across the region.

Career Highlights

Abdel Zaher's career spans consumer goods, manufacturing, consulting, and industrial sectors, providing her with extensive experience in managing people strategies within complex and fast-evolving business environments.

Prior to Kraft Heinz, she spent more than eight years with Danone, where she held a series of progressive HR leadership roles.

Abdel Zaher has also gained experience in recruitment and talent acquisition through roles at Cedar White Bradley and Antal International Network. These positions helped establish a strong foundation in talent assessment, workforce planning, and organizational support.

Legrand's decision to appoint Abdel Zaher reflects the growing strategic importance of human resources leadership in supporting business objectives and organizational growth. Her experience across regional and multinational organizations positions her to contribute to the company's efforts to build a high-performing workforce while fostering a culture of engagement, development, and continuous improvement.

As Legrand continues to strengthen its operations and talent capabilities, Abdel Zaher's leadership is expected to play an important role in aligning people strategies with the company's long-term business priorities.