PMP · MBA LJMU UK · IIT Madras · Dubai, UAE

Annie Thomas

Project & Operations Manager — EMEA | Engineer · Strategist · Change Maker

From engineering labs at IIT Madras to boardrooms across EMEA — I turn ambiguity into action, complexity into clarity, and strategy into measurable results. 8 years. 3 continents. 10M+ AED delivered.

PMP Certified MBA – LJMU, UK IIT Madras Ex–Govt. of India EMEA & India ESG · ERP · ICT
AT
8+
Years
10M+
AED
8
Languages
10M+ AED
IT projects delivered in 9 months, exceeding client expectations by 20%
50+
ESG frameworks integrated across EMEA, enhancing sustainability by 30%
200+
Team members trained on risk management, boosting awareness by 40%
25%
Resource utilization improvement through efficient budget management
About Me

Engineering Precision Meets Strategic Vision.

A rare blend of STEM rigor and business acumen — I hold a B.E. in Agriculture Engineering, a PGPM from IMT Ghaziabad, and an MBA in Business & Law (A grade) from Liverpool John Moores University, UK.

Trained at IIT Madras and the Government of India's research institutions, I bring an engineer's precision to every strategic challenge. Currently leading ICT & hospitality technology projects across EMEA & India at CADD Emirates, working with Marriott, Accor, IHG, Hilton, and Wyndham.

Beyond the boardroom — State-level boxing & karate champion. Multilingual in 8 languages. McKinsey Forward Associate. BCG Strategic Consulting trained. Stanford Organizational Analysis alumna. Harvard Business Review published contributor.

Honours & Awards

PMP® Certified — PMI, USA
Credential ID 4292842 · Issued Jan 2026 · Expires Jan 2029
State & National Boxing Champion
Under-17 category · 4 championships · 2012–2016
Certified SolidWorks Professional
Dassault Systèmes, France · Dec 2019
McKinsey Forward Program Associate
McKinsey.org · Leadership & Strategy
IIM Ahmedabad — Leadership Certificate
India's premier management institution
Stanford University — Organizational Analysis
Certificate in organizational systems & strategy
Harvard Business Review — Published Member
Accredited for impactful business insights
Skills & Expertise
Project & Operations Management
PMPAgileCross-functionalEMEAPortfolio Mgmt
ESG & Sustainability
ESG ReportingCSRClimateGovernance
ICT & ERP Delivery
SHIJIHOTEZAERPDigital Integration
Business Strategy & Consulting
BCG TrainedMarket ResearchOKRsTransformation
Risk & Compliance Management
Risk RegistersFraud ControlBusiness Continuity
Marketing & Personal Branding
Digital MarketingHBR PublisherGoogle Certified
Certifications
PMP® — Project Management Institute, USA
Credential ID 4292842 · Jan 2026 – Jan 2029
McKinsey Forward Program Associate
McKinsey.org · Leadership & Strategy
Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce
Google · Certified Professional
Organizational Analysis — Stanford University
Strategic org design & systems thinking
Sustainable Agricultural Land Management
University of Florida
Leadership Skill — IIM Ahmedabad
India's premier management institute
Certified SolidWorks Professional
Dassault Systèmes, France · Dec 2019
Strategic Consulting — BCG
Boston Consulting Group training program
Selected Projects
ICT · Hospitality Technology
10M AED IT Integration — Marriott, Accor, Hilton, IHG, Wyndham
Led end-to-end IT system integrations across EMEA for top global hospitality brands — deploying SHIJI, HOTEZA, MessageBox, and Trayaway across properties in the Middle East.
↑ 20% above client expectations · FY2025 pipeline: 15M AED
ESG · Sustainability
50+ ESG Framework Integration — EMEA Region
Designed and implemented 50+ ESG frameworks across EMEA operations in 2023, aligning organizations with regulatory standards, stakeholder goals, and long-term sustainability targets.
↑ 30% sustainability improvement · Full regulatory compliance
Government · Research · Engineering
Climate-Resilient Seed Incubator — Govt. of India
Designed and fabricated a prototype seed incubation system and custom research machinery for India's largest mangrove forest at IFGTB, supporting national climate change and biodiversity research.
Kaveri Dam ESG Impact Study · Ministry of Environment, Govt. of India
Risk Management · Training
Enterprise Risk Management Transformation
Designed and delivered enterprise-wide risk training programs, overhauling fraud registers, business continuity protocols, and emergency response frameworks across cross-functional teams.
200 members trained · ↑ 40% risk awareness · 2023
IIT Madras · CSR & Institutional Advancement
HNI Fundraising & CSR Strategy — IIT Madras
Managed HNI accounts and CSR project portfolios for IIT Madras, reporting directly to the Dean and Director. Led event management for Shaastra, DAA, and major institutional milestones.
Stakeholder engagement across HNI · Alumni · MNC network
Digital Strategy · Marketing
Head of Marketing — Hospitality Technology, CADD Emirates
Led strategic marketing across EMEA & India for the hospitality tech division — driving market research, brand positioning, modern trade strategy, and category growth initiatives.
Data-driven strategy · Multi-market execution · Revenue growth
Work Experience
May 2023 — Present · Dubai, UAE
Project Manager — Hospitality Technology, ICT Delivery (EMEA & India)
CADD Emirates · Full-time
Driving 10M+ AED in IT integrations for Marriott, IHG, Accor, Hilton & Wyndham. Leading ESG, ERP, and digital transformation strategy across EMEA. Head of Marketing for the Hospitality Technology division. Managing cross-functional teams, client relationships, and regional accounts with FY2025 target of 15M AED.
Feb 2021 — May 2023 · Chennai, India
Project Management & CSR Lead / Associate Consultant
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras — Govt. of India
Reported to Dean & Director. Managed HNI accounts, ESG reporting, CSR project portfolios, and fundraising strategy. Led event management for Shaastra, DAA, and national events. Built and managed the IITM alumni data network. Collaborated on strategic planning with VP and Dean.
Jun 2019 — Feb 2021 · Coimbatore & Dehradun, India
Principal Engineer → Project Engineer
Institute of Forest Genetics & Tree Breeding — Ministry of Environment, Govt. of India
Designed and built a seed incubation prototype and custom research machinery for India's national climate resilience programme. Delivered the Kaveri Dam ESG Impact Study under Scientist-G mentorship. Collaborated with PhD scholars across IFGTB & FRI Dehradun.
Aug–Oct 2018 · Rajasthan & Haryana, India
Engineer Intern
National Seeds Corporation (Ministry of Agriculture) · ICAR — Asia's largest livestock research institute
Gained hands-on government research and operations experience across two premier Indian agricultural institutions, studying seed quality, distribution strategy, and agricultural research methodologies.
Languages
English
Native
Hindi
Native
Malayalam
Native
Tamil
Native
German
Advanced
Urdu
Advanced
Kannada
Proficient
Telugu
Proficient
Blog & Thought Leadership
ESG & Sustainability
Why ESG is the New Competitive Advantage in EMEA Markets
Coming Soon · 2025
Project Management
What IIT Madras Taught Me About Managing Uncertainty at Scale
Coming Soon · 2025
ICT & Hospitality Tech
The Future of Digital Integration in Global Hotel Brands
Coming Soon · 2025
Career & Leadership
From Government Labs to Dubai Boardrooms — My Unconventional Path
Coming Soon · 2025
Women in Tech & Leadership
Breaking Barriers: Engineering, Boxing & Building a Global Career
Coming Soon · 2025
Strategy
How McKinsey's Frameworks Changed the Way I Approach Risk
Coming Soon · 2025
Get In Touch
Let's create impact together.
Open to senior roles in Project Management, Strategy & Consulting, and Business Transformation across EMEA.
Based in Dubai — available globally.
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