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Careem Appoints VP of People to Reinforce Commitment to Building an Empowered Workforce

Driven by its vision to develop an awesome institution that inspires, Careem, the region's leading ride-hailing service, introduced today the visit of Ruth Fletcher to the function of VP of Individuals efficient April 1 st.

The new role has been created to sharpen the company's concentrate on employee well-being with the execution of company-wide initiatives that encourage teams and cultivate a society of individual and expert development and development within each Careem office.

Careem revealed its exclusive program - Careem Women Empowerment and Involvement Network (CWEEN) last month to state its dedication to gender equal rights. The program intends to supply equal task chances, adaptability and openness to its women ability swimming pool, and making sure the effective application of this program will be among Ruth's very first priorities.

" Engaged and empowered staff members content groups and pleased groups contribute towards collective office environments that enhance performance and performance. It is an honor to join a company that places the highest relevance on creating a favorable work experience for its staff members, and I eagerly anticipate further enhancing Careem's position as an employer of choice that advertises diversity and transparency, and urges its greatest asset - its people - to earn work-life balance a concern," stated Ruth Fletcher, VP of People, Careem.

"When we discuss being a change-maker devoted to redefining the future of the local transportation industry, our efforts start right from our offices where we supply young ability a platform to reach their full potential, to accept their dreams and to make a distinction in people's lives. The choice to appoint a VP of People comes as a natural expansion of our employee-first ideology and comes from our wish to build a remarkable establishment that influences. We are certain in Ruth's capabilities to take charge of our responsibility in the direction of our individuals and additional strengthen our teams' count on and self-confidence in Careem as their second home," said Magnus Olsson, Co-Founder and Chief Xperience Officer, Careem.

Originally from the UK, Ruth has previously dealt with tech startups and offered in both Human Resources and Talent Procurement departments at specialist solutions companies along with economic sector and public market organizations between East and the UK. She holds a bachelor's and master's level in Modern History from the University of Oxford in the UK.

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