Jihad jobara – HR & Admin Manager

Meet Jihad jobara – HR & Admin Manager at Suma Fruits International & Agricultural Food Products Co.

With more than 23 years of professional experience across Human Resources, administration, procurement, and business operations, Jihad Jobara is a results-driven management professional with strong expertise in HR operations, payroll, policy development, workforce planning, procurement, budgeting, and compliance. As HR & Admin Manager at Suma Fruits International & Agricultural Food Products Co., he is responsible for establishing and managing integrated HR and administrative functions across the group and its subsidiaries.

Jihad has developed a progressive career across diverse industries, including fresh produce, agriculture, international trade, oil and energy, financial services, and retail. During more than eight years with Saipem, he managed end-to-end payroll for 750+ employees, supported HR policy implementation and audits, handled employee settlements and compliance, and contributed to Kuwaitization initiatives. His earlier roles at Kuwait Baharin Exchange, Zaina Lebanon, Alghanim Industries, and Midas International strengthened his experience in recruitment, administration, procurement, supplier management, branch operations, product supervision, and cost control.

Throughout his career, Jihad has demonstrated the ability to build efficient systems, manage complex operations, and support organizational growth in fast-paced environments. In his current role, he is establishing Suma Group’s HR and Administration function from the ground up, standardizing processes across subsidiaries, introducing structured performance management, and improving operational efficiency through stronger policies, systems, and vendor management.

Connect with Jihad Jobara to learn more about his extensive experience and insights in HR strategy, administration, payroll, procurement, compliance, and organizational development.