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A new Deputy HR & Public Relations Manager

on board

Tell us about your background and how you got involved in Human Recourses?

My name is Rehab El Sawy. I graduated from the Faculty of Commerce, Cairo University

in 1986. I also hold a Masters of Business Administration in Human Resources

Management from the German University in Cairo. My first job was at Sahara Group; I
was part of the company’s finance team. There was no HR department at the company

while I was there however I was responsible for the payrolls and the employees’ benefits.

After 7 years at Sahara group, I moved to the finance department at British Gas. We were

only 30 employees when I first joined. After British Gas’ expansion in Egypt and the

number of employees started to increase, the company decided to start developing an
Ms.Rehab El Sawy
HR department. I also took the decision to move from the finance department to the HR
Deputy HR &
department. I was thankful to grow with British Gas and I was honored to be part many

successful projects. After 15 years at British Gas, I joined Citadel Capital and I contributed Public Relations

in providing HR consultancy to several companies. I also joined Egyptian Liquefied Natural Manager
Gas after 3 years at Citadel Capital. I had a long journey in Human Resources and I am

glad I finally landed in a great company like Apache.

What was your first impression of Apache?

From the first day, people are very sweet and welcoming.

What is the first wish on your list? Why?

I want the company to start using automated timesheets. I believe we should utilize the

technology to increase accuracy and efficiency.

How do you define company culture? What would you di ti help to maintain it as the

company grow?

I think the most important thing is employees’ engagement. The employees shouldn’t be

isolated with their computers. I think I will focus on solutions to improve the employees’

engagement and involvement.

What else you want us as Apache employees to know about you?

I appreciate the employees who are eager to learn. I think each employee should be open

to learn from another employee no matter what is her/his age or position. Employees

should also focus on improving themselves; what they need to improve in their skills,

how they can be more efficient. I also believe in the power of Team work. Team work

makes wonders!

Final message?

I am very proud that Apache won the 2016 bid. I hope the new two concessions bring

more success to the company.