Expereo, the world’s leading managed Network as a Service (NaaS) provider, has earned Great Place To Work® UAE Certification™ for the first time, following outstanding feedback from its employees. The accreditation is based entirely on staff perceptions of their working environment, with 94% stating that Expereo is a great place to work—surpassing the UAE benchmark by three percentage points. Great Place To Work® is the global standard-bearer for evaluating workplace culture, employee satisfaction and leadership practices that drive exceptional business outcomes.
“Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that reflects consistent and intentional commitment to the employee experience,” said Sarah Lewis-Kulin, Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place To Work®. “Certification is the only official recognition determined by real-time employee feedback. By earning this honor, Expereo has clearly distinguished itself as one of the best companies to work for, offering an outstanding workplace environment.”
Ben Elms, CEO of Expereo, stated: “I am incredibly proud of our UAE team for this achievement. When we opened our Dubai office 14 years ago, our goal was to build an exceptional team and a workplace where people enjoy the colleagues they work with, embrace our culture, and deliver outstanding service every day. Congratulations to the management team for fostering pride, trust, and genuine camaraderie across the organization.”
Raed Rached, Expereo Managing Director UAE, said: “We are thrilled to be officially certified as a Great Place To Work in the UAE. Our people are at the heart of Expereo’s success regionally and globally. It is an honor to lead such exceptional talent who continuously elevate our customer experience and drive our growth. This recognition reflects their dedication, resilience, and commitment to excellence. We celebrate this milestone together and remain committed to sustaining a workplace where every team member feels valued, empowered, and inspired.”
Investing in People: Key Initiatives Introduced in 2024–2025
This year, Expereo launched several programs to support employees professionally and personally:
- Expereo Heroes & Recognition Awards: Where we celebrate top performers, with winners recognized during quarterly all-hands meetings led by the CEO to cultivate a winning mindset.
- Talent & Future Leaders Program: Prepares emerging talent to become the company’s next generation of leaders.
- Employee Wellbeing Initiatives: Regular expert-led sessions focused on mental, emotional, financial literacy and physical wellbeing.
- Community Engagement: As part of Expereo’s global charity day, the Dubai office partnered with Beit Al Khair, contributing both corporately and individually to support the local community.
At Expereo, culture is more than a value—it is the foundation of a workplace where people feel respected, recognized, rewarded, and genuinely cared for.
According to Great Place To Work® research, job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great manager at a Certified™ workplace. Employees at Certified™ organizations are 93% more likely to look forward to coming to work, and are twice as likely to be paid fairly, share in company profits, and have equitable opportunities for advancement.
