Mayada Maged is the Managing Partner of Staff Arabia, a leading global HR outsourcing and payroll services provider. With over 20 years of experience in HR, payroll, and talent management, she has led strategic projects for multinational companies including Vodafone, Amazon, and McDonald’s.
A recognized leader in people development and empowerment, Mayada is Six Sigma and Balanced Scorecard certified, a Certified Entrepreneur from AUC, and holds a PGD in Global Management from ESLSCA Paris. She is a passionate advocate for women in leadership, ESG at the people level, and organizational growth through strategic HR solutions.
Mayada has been honored internationally, including the Forttuna Global Award – HR Global Leader of the Year, and serves as a speaker and judge at global HR, payroll, and CX forums.
Mayada Maged
Managing Partner, Staff Arabia
Mayada Maged is a visionary business leader with over two decades of distinguished experience in human resources, global outsourcing, and strategic people development. As Managing Partner at Staff Arabia, a premier HR Outsourcing Global Service Provider with offices in Cairo and Dubai, she leads the delivery of end-to-end HR, staffing, payroll, and compliance solutions across more than 18 countries, driving transformational growth, operational excellence, and a deep commitment to people as the core asset of every organization.
Leadership & Strategic Impact
• - At Staff Arabia, Mayada has built robust HR infrastructures and high-performance teams for multinational clients including Vodafone, Amazon, Concentrix, McDonald’s, and Technip Italy, enabling rapid scalability, regulatory compliance, and superior employee experience.
• Her leadership philosophy is grounded in modern HR practices, including performance management systems, strategic recognition programs, sustainability models, and corporate social responsibility frameworks that extend business impact into society.
• She holds an MBA in Global Management, a Post-Graduate Diploma in Global Management from ESLSCA Paris University, and an HR Diploma from the American University in Cairo (AUC). She is certified in Six Sigma and the Balanced Scorecard.
Awards, Recognitions & Global Judging Roles
• HR Outsourcing Leader of the Year, Forttuna Business Excellence Awards (Dubai).
• Recognized by Stevie Awards, Clutch, and Six Sigma for outstanding leadership in HR Outsourcing.
• Twice nominated by the Global Payroll Association (GPA):
o Scotland – Highly Recommended for Transformation Project Award
o Greece – Highly Recommended for EOR of the Year and Transformation Project of the Year
• Chair of Judges, Stevie Awards – MENA Region.
• Chair of Jury, Human Resources & Individual Professional Awards categories.
• Judge, Brilliance Business Excellence Awards (UK).
• Judge, Women in Business Awards (USA).
• Judge, CIPD People Management Awards (UK), Saudi Events Awards (Riyadh), ESG Global Awards (Abu Dhabi), GCXSA Dubai Awards.
• Named among “The Most Iconic Women Business Leaders Inspiring the World” by Middle East Leaders.
Thought Leadership & Advocacy
As a keynote speaker and thought leader, Mayada regularly shares insights on scaling HR operations, business sustainability, empowering women leaders, and the strategic intersection between business growth and social responsibility. She is a passionate Womenpreneur advocate, actively supporting women in leadership and entrepreneurship through mentorship, judging platforms, and public speaking engagements.
Values & Mission
• Committed to ethical leadership, women’s empowerment, and advancing HR Outsourcing standards across the MENA region and beyond.
• A firm believer in Transformational leadership, focusing on developing people, understanding stakeholder needs, and embedding social corporate responsibility into strategic decision-making.
• Under her leadership, Staff Arabia has achieved international certifications including ISO 9001, ISO 31000, and ISO/IEC 27001.
Message to Emerging Leaders
“Work hard. Understand your market. Understand your customer. With those, you will discover that the sky is the limit.”