Hanadi M. Ashri: Advancing Human Capital Excellence in Saudi Arabia’s Aviation Sector

Leading People Transformation in Aviation

With nearly 18 years of experience in the aviation industry, Hanadi M. Ashri has built a distinguished career in human resources, onboarding strategy, workforce planning, and organizational development within Saudi Arabia’s aviation sector.

Currently serving as Manager, Onboarding at Saudia Group, Hanadi plays a central role in shaping employee integration experiences, executive onboarding programs, and talent acquisition operations that support organizational growth and workforce excellence.

Driving Strategic HR and Talent Development

Hanadi’s leadership journey reflects deep expertise across HR operations, audit, planning, strategy, and employee engagement. Throughout her career, she has contributed to building structured onboarding systems, enhancing recruitment workflows, and aligning HR initiatives with broader organizational objectives.

Her experience includes:

• Executive onboarding and employee integration
• HR strategy and workforce planning
• Talent acquisition and recruitment operations
• Audit and compliance management
• Employee engagement and performance coordination
• Budget oversight and operational planning

She has also participated in committees focused on developing talent acquisition systems, onboarding procedures, and modern workflow frameworks to improve operational efficiency and employee experience.

Building Strong Organizational Foundations

Before moving into senior HR leadership, Hanadi held operational and supervisory roles across customer service, audit, and HR functions, giving her a comprehensive understanding of organizational processes and people management.

Her ability to combine strategic thinking with execution has enabled her to support leadership teams, improve HR systems, and contribute to creating more structured, people-focused workplace environments within one of the region’s leading aviation organizations.

Academic Excellence and Professional Certifications

Hanadi holds both an MBA and a Master’s degree in Management Information Systems from University of Business and Technology.

Her professional credentials include:

• Associate Professional in Human Resources – International (aPHRi™)
• Certified Human Resources Management certifications
• Aviation Studies Diploma
• Women’s Leadership Program Accreditation from Georgetown Leadership initiatives

These qualifications reflect her commitment to continuous development, leadership excellence, and advancing modern HR practices.

Recognition by Saudi Women Leaders

Saudi Women Leaders proudly recognizes Hanadi M. Ashri as an accomplished HR and aviation professional contributing to workforce transformation, talent development, and operational excellence within Saudi Arabia’s aviation sector. Through her leadership in onboarding, strategy, and employee experience, she continues to support the Kingdom’s evolving human capital landscape.