The She Investment Summit 2025

Be Invested In Female Leadership

Enable, Empower, Elevate: Advancing Diversity and Inclusion

February 12, 2025 | Dubai, UAE

Venue: The Brain & Performance Centre, Jumeirah Lakes Towers

Executive Summary

The She Investment Summit is positioned as a pioneering event aimed at advancing gender equality in corporate leadership, and focusing on increasing women’s representation in boardrooms and top-tier executive positions. This summit will highlight the growing role of women as consumers, owners, and corporate leaders, other than bringing together influential voices from around the world to discuss critical themes in investing, asset management, and banking.

Objectives

Promote gender diversity in corporate leadership
Explore the impact of women’s leadership on business success
Showcase successful women in various domains, including law and finance
Provide networking opportunities for female professionals and male allies
Discuss strategies for advancing women’s economic well-being

The Speakers

HE. Safeya AlSafi

Undersecretary Assistance of Commercial Control & Governance Sector at the Ministry of Economy

Amnah Ajmal

Executive Vice President, Market Development, EEMEA for Mastercard

Claudia Pinto

Head of Philanthropy and Sustainability Advisor to HH Sheikh Marwan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum

Dr. Mariam Ketait

Aerospace Xelerated Lead in the Middle East, Türkiye, Africa, and Central Asia

Sameera Fernandes

Chief Sustainability Officer and Board Member - Century Financial

Wassim Karkabi

Managing Partner, Stanton Chase Middle East

Jack Uppal

President and Managing Director, GM Africa and Middle East

Ali M. Faramawy

Board Member – Valentino, eXtra, Central Bank of Egypt, American University in Cairo

Suvo Sarkar

Founder & CEO, 3D Advisory

Dolly Ramaiya

Founder and MD, Truleum

Maliha Jilani

Managing Partner, Heidrick & Struggles MENA

Dr. Anita Yadav

CEO, Global Credit Advisory Ltd

Zeena Zalamea

Producer, Dubai Eye 103.8, Arabian Radio Network

Dr Roshanak Bassiri Gharb

Equity Partner, Clyde & Co, Dubai

Yauheniya Nestsiarenka

Sales Manager, The Brain & Performance Centre - A DP World Company, Dubai

Venue Partner
Diversity Partner
Leadership & Knowledge Partner
Sustainability Partner
Gifting Partner
PR Partner

Follow-Up

Post-summit initiatives will include mentorship programs, ongoing networking opportunities, and tracking progress in gender diversity across industries. This concept note outlines the structure of a compelling event that aligns with WBD’s mission to promote gender equality and empower women in leadership roles across various sectors while emphasizing the importance of collaboration with male allies.