A Proven Leader with a 20+ Year Career
Rana Nawas has worked in the corporate world, in government, and as an entrepreneur, for over two decades. Her career spanned McKinsey, GE, the Dubai Government and most recently Oliver Wyman as a Partner in the Transportation Practice, focused on how AI and other technology will shape the future of airports. Rana is passionate about bringing impactful conversations to the world, and is a highly sought-after advisor and keynote speaker, as well as the creator and host of the chart-topping podcast, When Women Win.
Pioneering Innovation in the Workforce
Rana excels in enhancing workforce dynamics, focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion, and mentoring women for leadership roles in various global sectors.
“Let’s normalize healthy working cultures, one company at a time.”
Moving Safely, Quickly, Cheaply, Sustainably.
Leveraging vast aviation industry experience to drive sustainable, efficient transport solutions, focusing on technological innovation and global trend analysis.
“Let’s embrace innovation for a sustainable, inclusive future in transportation.”
Listen to the chart -topping podcast on empowerment
When Women Win is a podcast where female role models from around the world share their inspirational stories and practical tools for personal and professional success. In each episode, creator and host Rana Nawas draws out the stories and deconstructs the strategies of remarkable ladies making an impact.
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PEDRO OLIVEIRA
Managing Partner at Oliver Wyman, Middle East & Africa
“I was impressed with your entire presentation, but particularly wanted to emphasize how much I appreciated your forthright opinions and honest feedback on our gender diversity situation. I found your insights on gender parity thought provoking and was impressed with the effort you had put into understanding our own situation.”
MAYSOUN RAMADAN
Head of Communications, Roche Diagnostics Middle East
“Rana’s compelling storytelling and corporate background allowed her to inspire the team in such a way that resonates with them long after the session. She brings the perfect balance of emotion and inspiration to any corporate event and truly shows the amazing achievements that can happen ‘when women win’.”
SANNE WASS
Senior Reporter at Global Trade Review (GTR)
“It was a pleasure to have Rana as the keynote speaker at our latest Dubai-based GTR Women in Trade Finance event. Rana’s energy and thought-provoking speech really captured the audience – women as well as men – and took the event to the next level. It was one of the most attended sessions of our two-day conference and the feedback has been amazing.”
HESSA AL GHURAIR
Chief HR Officer, Commercial Bank International
“I was impressed with your entire presentation, but particularly wanted to emphasize how much I appreciated your forthright opinions and honest feedback on our gender diversity situation. I found your insights on gender parity thought provoking and was impressed with the effort you had put into understanding our own situation.”
SANNE WASS
Senior Reporter at Global Trade Review (GTR)
“It was a pleasure to have Rana as the keynote speaker at our latest Dubai-based GTR Women in Trade Finance event. Rana’s energy and thought-provoking speech really captured the audience – women as well as men – and took the event to the next level. It was one of the most attended sessions of our two-day conference and the feedback has been amazing.”
HESSA AL GHURAIR
Chief HR Officer, Commercial Bank International
“Rana’s session was one of the very few ones that made me feel happy with whatever I have achieved so far – we need more authentic speakers like her.”
PEDRO OLIVEIRA
Managing Partner at Oliver Wyman, Middle East & Africa
“I was impressed with your entire presentation, but particularly wanted to emphasize how much I appreciated your forthright opinions and honest feedback on our gender diversity situation. I found your insights on gender parity thought provoking and was impressed with the effort you had put into understanding our own situation.”
MAYSOUN RAMADAN
Head of Communications, ROCHE Diagnostics Middle East
“Rana’s compelling storytelling and corporate background allowed her to inspire the team in such a way that resonates with them long after the session. She brings the perfect balance of emotion and inspiration to any corporate event and truly shows the amazing achievements that can happen ‘when women win’.”
