Nabeel Ahmed, SVP, CHRO at EnLink Midstream

In this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo interviews Nabeel Ahmed, an HR leader with an impressive 21-year career spanning multiple countries and top companies like Halliburton and Endlink Midstream. Nabeel shares his journey into HR, the importance of moving beyond 'having a seat at the table' to 'setting the table,' and the key competencies needed for this transition. He emphasizes the significance of business and financial acumen, relationship building, and influencing skills. Nabeel also talks about the evolving role of HR in strategic leadership over the next decade and offers encouragement and advice to aspiring HR professionals. 00:16 Sponsor Message: Previ's Employee Benefits 00:45 Nabeel's Career Journey in HR 02:08 The Role of HR: From Seat Taker to Table Setter 03:32 Key Competencies for HR Professionals 05:46 Building Credibility with Business Leaders 07:11 HR's Strategic Role in the C-Suite 09:21 The Future of HR Leadership 10:49 Parting Advice for HR Professionals 11:45 Conclusion and Farewell