EM NED Navigator: Exploring Board Opportunities – Middle East Edition

Explore the dynamic landscape of board membership in the Middle East region in this insightful online event for Impact Boards EM members. Designed for aspiring and current board professionals, this session will unpack the region's unique challenges and opportunities while offering practical guidance on securing a board position.

Key topics include:

• Understanding the landscape: Legal, economic and cultural factors influencing board roles in the Middle East region.

• Navigating risks: Governance, compliance and political dynamics in the region.

• Embracing opportunities: Driving impactful decisions and leveraging growth potential.

• Finding a board position in the Middle East: Leveraging on professional networks and recruitment platforms, using direct approaches, establishing your personal branding, etc.

Impact Board EM's Co-Founder Reema Desai will moderate an experienced panel of experts on the topic: 

• Fahima Al Bastaki – Fahima is an experienced Board Member, currently serving on the boards of the Al Rostamani International Exchange and Dubai Women's Establishment. She is also a Certified Director by IOD and an Accredited Director with DDP from Hawkamah Governance Institute. With 26 years expertise across financial services, she has been instrumental in the development of UAE's Capital Markets mainly on the legislations, building the IPO pipeline and leading key initiatives for market developments and international investment access.
  

• David Haglund – David brings almost two decades of experience in capital markets and portfolio management. He has held Senior Executive appointments at Franklin Templeton where he was instrumental in establishing Frontier Market strategies. David serves as a Non-Executive Director at Aramex and Steering Committee Member at Chapter Zero UAE.

  
  

• Hicham Sharara – Partner & Global Leader of Egon Zehnder Services Practice, Hicham is a trusted advisor to governments, public and private organisations on senior appointments and leadership challenges. He guides global clients on topics ranging from board to CEO and c-level succession and advises on broader transformation matters.

We look forward to your participation and engagement!