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Dubai, Ae

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Advise Family Council on developing corporate governance ("CG") framework for optimal communication and estate planning. Develop governance restructuring plan for family business, investment funds, and real estate funds. Collaborate with external lawyers to implement legal restructuring plan and family protocol for company growth. Work with consultants to establish JVs with foreign investors for Board's long-term diversification strategy. Assist Board in monitoring implemented strategies, actions, and plans for effectiveness. Establish a policy governance framework for the Group. Strengthen the role of the Board and its sub-committees.• Created CG Framework for Business to enhance internal controls and promote growth.• Developed IPO readiness plan and advised Board and Senior Management on compliance readiness.• Assisted Board and management in the transformation process with an emphasis on compliance, engagement and communication. • Aided Nomination and Remuneration Committee in implementing HR policies through a top HR advisor.

Lebanon, Uae, Ksa, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar

Own and operate consultancy services and a translation company in Lebanon, UAE, Qatar, KSA, and Oman since 2005. Provide language, communications, and media services to diverse clients in public and private sectors in Lebanon and throughout the GCC.• Offered corporate governance and Board secretariat consultancy services to listed companies, NGOs, and family-owned businesses in UAE, Qatar, and KSA, working with clients such as Elajou Group Saudi Arabia, Vodafone Qatar, Lesha Bank, Masraf Al Rayan, and many others.

United Arab Emirates

Facilitated implementation, monitoring, and reporting of Corporate Governance Framework and Strategy, as well as Corporate Governance Risk Assessment. Established and oversaw CG Compliance and Policy Program, alongside Conflict of Interest and Insider Trading Programs. Created and maintained Delegation of authority matrix and policy. Provided consultancy to Board and Executive Management on governance, regulatory, and legal matters. Conducted thorough share price analysis, trade activities monitoring, and competitive analysis, including financial metrics.• Led numerous projects such as restructuring, fraud management, and regulatory compliance as the CEO's PMO head.• Developed and executed investor relations plan that attracts new investors and enhances trading activities.• Successfully completed dematerialization process of the Bank's shares during the listing process.• Craft presentations, press releases, Q&A sessions, and other communication materials for various stakeholders.• Assessed and monitored Board & Management Committees activities and issue performance enhancement plans.• Ensured compliance with Companies Law, Articles of Association, and other relevant laws and regulations.• Acted as a Member of the Management Executive Committee (EXCOM) and the General Management Risk Committee (GMRC) of the Bank.

Transitioned into Compliance Department post-bank launch, contributing to AML & Compliance Framework development under Head of Compliance. Facilitated licensing procedures for conventional and Islamic banking licenses, ATM licenses, commercial registrations, branding licenses, and other necessary permits. Played key role in securing Board approvals and addressing regulatory obligations, including engaging in a project for acquiring a French banking institution. Collaborated with Remuneration and Nomination Committee to establish HR governance frameworks and orchestrate recruitment plans for C-level and senior management.• Elevated to Company Secretary position, directly reporting to the Chairman, overseeing corporate governance and governance risk.• Acted as Board and Board Committee Secretary, overseeing governance frameworks in Bank's subsidiaries across Qatar, France, and the UAE.• Spearheaded formulation and execution of innovative HR plans for the Board and senior management.• Established charters outlining roles and responsibilities for directors, Board committees, senior management, and reporting lines.• Took on group-wide responsibility for Corporate Governance and Policy Governance across Qatar, France, and UAE.• Led various key projects, such as acquiring subsidiaries, decreasing share capital, managing liquidation projects, legal investigations, and establishing brokerage subsidiaries.• Contributed significantly to the Bank's nomination for governance awards and recognition, including best website, corporate governance, and ranking in the S&P Hawkamah ESG Index in 2011.

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