Maha Alaoui

CEO

Dubai, United Arab Emirates15 yrs 1 mo experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Led high-performing teams across multiple regions.
  • Expert in empowering women in tech for leadership roles.
  • Strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS executive specializing in leadership development and digital transformation.

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Skills

Core Skills

LeadershipTeam Building & Talent DevelopmentStrategic Leadership & VisionPerformance ManagementConsultative SellingCustomer Relationship Management (crm)

Other Skills

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) AdvocacyPublic SpeakingResilience & Empathy in LeadershipExecutive VisibilityInclusive LeadershipInnovation MindsetResilience & GritCross-Cultural Communication SkillsHigh-Performance Team BuildingPerformance Management & AccountabilityEmpathy-Driven LeadershipOrganisational Culture ShapingCross-functional CollaborationsMentorship & CoachingStrategic Visioning

About

👋 Hi, I’m Maha, former Salesforce Solution Engineering Leader turned Executive Coach. I help sales teams grow bold leaders and build high performance cultures. I also help women in tech strengthen their voice, visibility, and career progression. After more than a decade at Salesforce across Paris, London, Dublin, and Dubai, I built and led high-performing teams in complex environments. My work sat at the intersection of leadership, culture, enterprise technology, AI, and career growth. Today, I support ambitious professionals who are capable, driven, and doing the work… but not always getting the recognition, influence, or opportunities that match their potential. 💡 Tell me if this sounds familiar: - You’re delivering results, but your impact is not fully seen or valued. - You’re working hard, yet unsure how to translate that into visibility, influence, and career growth. - You’re navigating environments where you feel underestimated, overlooked, or like you have to prove yourself constantly. - You want to step into leadership, speak with confidence, and own your space, but self-doubt shows up at the wrong moments. - You know you’re capable of more, but your path forward is not fully clear. If that resonates, you are not alone. Many high-performing professionals are not lacking skill. They are missing clarity, positioning, and the confidence to be fully seen. That’s where I come in. My approach focuses on helping you build the foundations that drive real, sustainable growth: 1. Confidence and Self-TrustDevelop the internal certainty to act, decide, and lead without second-guessing yourself. 2. Executive Presence and VisibilityCommunicate clearly, position your value, and become visible for the right reasons. 3. Career Clarity and Leadership GrowthMake intentional moves, step into leadership, and grow with direction and purpose. This work is grounded in a simple belief: high performance and healthy culture go together. The strongest leaders and teams grow through trust, clarity, and accountability. As reflected in my program, many women in tech are already capable, but struggle with visibility and self-doubt in environments that were not built with them in mind . I’ve worked with executives, managers, and ambitious professionals navigating leadership transitions, career acceleration, and personal growth. I understand what it takes to influence at senior levels and build a reputation that opens the right doors. If you’re ready to lead with confidence, strengthen your voice, and grow your career with intention, let’s connect.

Experience

15 yrs 1 mo
Total Experience
3 yrs 9 mos
Average Tenure
12 yrs 11 mos
Current Experience

Salesforce

5 roles

Head of Solution Engineering MEA

Promoted

Feb 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 4 mos · On-site

  • ▪️ Leadership & Team Development
  • Built and led a high-performing, multicultural Solution Engineering team across MEA, driving talent development, inclusion, and cross-functional collaboration through clear vision and strategic mentorship.
  • ▪️ Data-Driven Strategy & Operational Excellence
  • Leveraged data insights to optimize team performance, enhance customer engagement, and support executive decision-making through strategic forecasting and business reviews.
  • ▪️ Go-to-Market Execution & Customer Transformation
  • Partnered with C-level stakeholders to shape and execute regional go-to-market strategies, aligning Salesforce solutions with enterprise goals to accelerate digital transformation across multiple industries.
  • ▪️ Solution Engineering Leadership
  • Directed the growth and operational excellence of the SE function, positioning Salesforce as a trusted advisor through consultative engagement, innovation, and strategic alignment.
  • ▪️ Thought Leadership & Advocacy
  • Acted as a keynote speaker and technology evangelist at global events while leading the Salesforce Women Network MEA to drive inclusion, empowerment, and cultural impact across the region.
Team Building & Talent DevelopmentDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) AdvocacyPublic SpeakingResilience & Empathy in LeadershipExecutive VisibilityInclusive Leadership+14

Manager - Solution Engineering - MENA ( Middle East & North Africa)

Promoted

Feb 2021 – Feb 2022 · 1 yr · On-site

  • ▪️ Built the first dedicated MENA Solution Engineering team
  • Drove a culture of innovation and inclusion while aligning team strengths to business priorities, resulting in increased pre-sales capacity and regional coverage.
  • ▪️ Defined key performance metrics (KPIs)
  • Tracked deal progression, team utilization, and client satisfaction, enabling data-driven decision-making and contributing directly to consistent over-quota attainment across the region.
  • ▪️ Partnered with cross-functional leaders and C-level stakeholders
  • Launched a tailored go-to-market strategy for MENA, positioning Salesforce as a trusted transformation partner and accelerating enterprise cloud adoption in strategic verticals.
Team Building & Talent DevelopmentPipeline ManagementPublic SpeakingLeadership AccountabilityResilience & Empathy in LeadershipExecutive Visibility+13

Lead Solution Engineering

Promoted

Nov 2017 – Jan 2021 · 3 yrs 2 mos · On-site

  • ▪️ Established a high-performing SE team that strengthened Salesforce’s footprint in the Middle East
  • ▪️ Accelerated cloud adoption among enterprise clients, leading to stronger long-term partnerships
  • ▪️ Enabled more effective deal execution by aligning solutions with strategic customer needs
  • ▪️ Contributed to a culture of excellence that increased internal collaboration and market relevance
Presentation SkillsCollaborative Problem SolvingConsultative SellingCross-Cultural Communication SkillsMentorship & CoachingAdaptability & Learning+4

Senior Application Instructor | Training Leader - EMEA

Jan 2016 – Oct 2017 · 1 yr 9 mos · On-site

  • ▪️ Elevated product adoption across the region through innovative enablement programs
  • ▪️ Increased customer satisfaction by delivering impactful learning experiences
  • ▪️ Developed future leaders by building instructional capabilities within the team
Cross-Cultural Communication SkillsMentorship & CoachingEmotional Intelligence

Sr Business Analyst Customer Success Group

May 2013 – Jan 2016 · 2 yrs 8 mos · On-site

  • ▪️ Implemented Salesforce solutions for enterprise clients, leading design phases to craft tailored architectures that met business expectations and drove growth.
  • ▪️ Drove CRM success by aligning platform capabilities with strategic goals, ensuring measurable outcomes and enhanced operational efficiency.
  • ▪️ Bridged product potential with client vision to elevate the customer journey, empowering our clients to better serve their own customers.
Cross-Cultural Communication SkillsMentorship & CoachingEmotional Intelligence

Microsoft

Business Analyst CRM Dynamics

May 2012 – May 2013 · 1 yr · Paris, Île-de-France, France · On-site

  • ▪️ Improved business outcomes through tailored CRM transformations
  • ▪️ Strengthened client relationships by delivering scalable, user-aligned solutions
  • ▪️ Enabled smoother operations through collaboration and data-led improvements
Cross-Cultural Communication SkillsMentorship & CoachingEmotional Intelligence

Elior

Project Manager – Emerging Technologies

Oct 2011 – May 2012 · 7 mos · Paris, Île-de-France, France · On-site

  • ▪️ Boosted brand engagement through digital innovation and creative campaigns
  • ▪️ Drove measurable gains in online visibility and customer interaction
  • ▪️ Positioned the brand for digital growth through strategic platform enhancements
Cross-Cultural Communication SkillsMentorship & CoachingEmotional Intelligence

Rakuten

Project Manager – CRM

Jan 2011 – Aug 2011 · 7 mos · Région de Montpellier, France · On-site

  • ▪️ Boosted brand engagement through digital innovation and creative campaigns
  • ▪️ Drove measurable gains in online visibility and customer interaction
  • ▪️ Positioned the brand for digital growth through strategic platform enhancements
Cross-Cultural Communication SkillsMentorship & CoachingEmotional Intelligence

Education

Paris School of Business

MBA Master Business Administration

Jan 2012 – Present

Shanghai International Studies University

Master — Master’s in International Business

Jan 2010 – Present

University of Montpellier

Bachelor’s in Economic Sciences

Jan 2007 – Present

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