Mondelēz Worldwide, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ) introduced the appointment of Ziad Abla as Managing Director of Mondelez Arabia, reinforcing the corporate’s long run dedication to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
A Mondelez veteran, with greater than 25 years of expertise throughout the Center East, Africa, Turkey and rising markets, Ziad brings a confirmed monitor file in accelerating progress, strengthening industrial efficiency, and constructing high-performing organizations. His appointment marks a strategic step in advancing Mondelēz’s ambition in Saudi Arabia — one of many firm’s most essential markets.
In his new function, Ziad will lead the corporate within the Kingdom, setting a transparent imaginative and prescient and technique, driving class growth, deepening partnerships, and strengthening organizational capabilities.
He will even oversee provide chain efficiency to make sure agility, reliability, and excellence throughout the worth chain—supporting market demand, buyer and client expectations, and the corporate’s long-term progress ambition.
His focus stays on unlocking new progress alternatives, enhancing industrial excellence, and shaping a extra regionally empowered and future-ready group.
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Earlier than taking over the Saudi market, Ziad Abla served as Managing Director for the Gulf & Creating Markets (GDM), the place he repositioned the enterprise as a progress engine, delivering robust double-digit efficiency, market share features, and accelerated digital commerce. His regional management included shut oversight of built-in industrial and provide chain operations, strengthening service ranges and execution throughout numerous markets.
Aligned with nationwide priorities, Ziad will proceed advancing Mondelēz Arabia’s efforts in Saudi expertise improvement, governance, and long-term sustainability. His management expertise in operational excellence, renewable power initiatives, and culture-building will additional strengthen the corporate’s contribution to the Kingdom’s financial and social aims.
“Saudi Arabia is a market of immense alternative, and I’m honored to steer Mondelēz Arabia at such a pivotal time,” mentioned Ziad Abla.
“We’ll proceed to put money into native expertise, deepen partnerships, and drive sustainable progress aligned with the Kingdom’s broader transformation.”
