Zawawi executive services programme completes three successful years

The CEOs and GMs of the Omzest Group Companies (OGC) and the ZES previous batches students, now employed in various Group companies, were present.

Rajiv Dhar, Executive Director, Omzest Group said, "It is a proud moment for the entire Omzest group. ZES stems from our Chairman His Excellency Dr Omar Zawawi's belief that 'dreams can come true' His vision is to create a cadre of future business managers of Omzest and thus of Oman. The programme is in its 3rd year only and we look forward to enhancing the programme in scale and scope in the years to come."

The event began with the current ZES students making their presentations in front of the top management and being formally welcomed into their respective roles in the OGC companies. The companies include Areej Vegetable Oils & Derivatives SAOG, Sadolin Paints Oman LLC, Zawawi Trading Co. National Telephone Services LLC, Reem Batteries & Power Appliances Company SAOC, Oman Mechanical Services Co. LLC, Mezoon Travels LLC and Omzest and ADINC DDB

"I found this programme very different from other programmes for graduates. It presented a real challenge to me to prove myself in areas of management and provided me a career path for the future. If you are looking for a door to open the future for you...you should be at ZES," enthused Shaima Mohammed Al Ghilani, a computer engineer and ZES candidate.

Omzest's ZES programme was created to develop leaders of tomorrow by providing a fast track and comprehensive exposure to every management function. Those graduates who clear the entrance exam and join the ZES programme undergo a rigorous year of classroom, on-the-job and off-the-job training. After completion of the programme, they join one of the participating Omzest companies to a clearly defined career path.

Said Haitham Al Toqi, of the 2nd batch of ZES, and now in the HR department of Reem Batteries & Power Appliances SAOC, "I am learning a lot - as the HR department is new in our factory. I am experiencing many new things as I interact with all categories of employees. The ZES programme creates leadership and management for the future - and I would advise all graduates to grab this opportunity."

The Omzest Group comprises over 75 wholly owned and associate companies, has 6 main business activities and exports to 90 countries worldwide. It is one of the Sultanate's premier and diversified business groups that contribute to the overall growth of the nation.