Rona is a Wharton MBA alum with a passion for solving complex strategic problems to empower others and drive sustainable growth. She is currently the lead for the delivery of the technology workstream of the Presidency action agenda for COP28 with the goal of achieving a step-change in development and deployment of climate tech solutions. This goal was achieved through multiple initiatives under the three pillars of ecosystem building, delivering a technology and innovation-oriented COP and capacity building.Prior to joining COP28, she worked at HSBC as an Associate Director in the Chief of Staff office of the CEO of the Middle East and North Africa Region and as a Senior Manager in the Strategy and Planning function for the MENA Region. During her time at HSBC, Rona’s experience has spanned a multitude of topics including the development and implementation of strategic plans, leading business transformation and complex project management.Her areas of expertise include sustainability, climate technology, strategy, transformation, operations, business development, project management, corporate finance, organizational development, and financial services. She has deep knowledge of the Middle East and North Africa region, having lived and worked in the UAE, Egypt, Qatar and Turkey and driven projects across nine Middle Eastern markets. Her passions include sustainability, entrepreneurship, community empowerment and mentoring, food, travel, scuba diving (PADI Rescue Diver), art, wellness, investing, tennis, modern literature and relationship building.Rona is a dual citizen of the US and Egypt and a holder of a self-sponsored residency visa (Golden visa) in the UAE. She is a native speaker of both English and Arabic