Nadya Adjadj

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT NADYA ADJADJ

Sales and Marketing have always felt like second nature to me: I learned through vocational education two decades ago the importance of listening and empathy when selling, and how vital a role customer-centricity plays in building a successful business. Throughout the last 16 years, I’ve held various positions; each of which has enabled me to sharpen skills such as relationship building, strategic thinking, tactical planning, negotiation using value creation, and identifying and solving problems - all with a propensity for critical thinking and a strong focus on the bigger picture. I’ve spent the last 14 years working for three of the world’s leading STM and educational publishers, respectively. Within the last decade, 6 years were spent in the Middle East, in client-facing roles, where I was tasked to develop business and visibility on a regional level, often interacting with C-suite/ministry-level clients. I thrived on significantly increasing sales by acquiring large contracts and identifying areas of expansion throughout 12 countries (including Egypt, Iran, and KSA) within private and public sector entities. My experience developing the ME market meant I’ve often found myself being the only woman in the room – an experience that got me to build resilience, better understand cross-cultural complexities and above all develop cultural dexterity! To quench my constant thirst for learning, and to further my professional development, I started studying business-related courses in 2017, and, as a result, have earned certificates in digital & strategic marketing, and negotiation strategies from Ivy-league institutions and professional bodies. I took my love of learning to a new level by enrolling in an Advanced Master’s in Digital Business Strategy at the Grenoble Ecole de Management in Paris back in 2019 (ranked in the top 10 business schools in France/top 25 in Europe) which I\'m proud to have graduated from in June 21. My experience combined with my recent degree and certificates have equipped me with the right skills to lead businesses in the digital age. An avid meditator, and current-affairs lover, I’ve also recently discovered a newfound keenness for writing/content creation! The plan is to get more of it out there, but for now, do check out some of my work below (and feel free to connect and give me your thoughts!)