Saima Ismail Email & Phone Number

Located in Dubai, UAE, Saima Ismail is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of comprehensive experience in strategic planning, policy development, and program management. Her career spans across notable geographies including the USA and the UAE, with a particular emphasis on the public sector. Saima has demonstrated expertise in delivering multifaceted programs, fostering stakeholder relationships, building effective partnerships, and driving significant change.Currently thriving as an independent consultant in the UAE, Saima offers her acumen in program management, project delivery, and strategic business planning to a diverse clientele in both the private and public sectors. Previously, she served as an Advisor to the Chairman at Aman Foundation, where she played a pivotal role in establishing strategic collaborations with prominent organizations like the Malala Fund, World Economic Forum, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Her tenure at the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) saw her deeply involved in transformational strategic initiatives.Prior to her engagements in the UAE, Saima honed her consulting skills at Deloitte in New York and contributed to strategic projects at the NYC Mayor’s Office of Management and Budget. Her academic credentials include a Master's in Public Administration from Columbia University and a Bachelor's in Economics, underscoring her solid foundation in strategic analysis and economic principles.Saima is recognized for her deep-seated ability in strategic and project delivery experiences, especially demonstrated through her leadership in the UAE Food Technology Challenge and the development of education strategies with ADEK. Her adeptness in cultivating stakeholder relationships and mentoring diverse teams is well noted, along with her proficiency in orchestrating comprehensive communication and engagement programs.A proponent of impactful change and value optimization, Saima Ismail continues to influence the strategic landscape across industries, fostering advancements and facilitating collaborative success.

Listed skills include Strategy, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Change Management, and 18 others.