Barry William Rice

Barry William Rice is an experienced professional in human resources and talent management, currently serving as the Retail Learning & Talent Manager for MENA & SEA at Al-Futtaim since April 2021, following a role as Regional Competency Manager for IKEA across several countries. Prior to this, Barry held positions such as HR Manager at SS Lootah Group and Group HR Manager at Inisys Solutions Middle East, where responsibilities included evaluating employee performance and establishing organizational competencies. With a background in consultancy and industrial psychology through previous roles at Taylor Sterling and MindMill (HR) Software Ltd., Barry possesses a comprehensive skill set in talent acquisition, organizational development, and leadership training. Barry's academic qualifications include a Level 5 Diploma in Human Resources Management from CIPD and a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Pretoria.