Speaker Biographies:
Nada F. Al-Tobaishi
Nada is currently, the Managing Director of Atheeb (UK) Ltd, London, United Kingdom, as the international arm of the Atheeb Trading Group, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Its main function is to find and investigate investment and business opportunities, whilst also acting as the caretaker for numerous offshore companies within the Atheeb Trading Group.
Previous Positions
Nada was an Investment Promotion Specialist; Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and was involved in the core business by actively participating in the preparation of departmental plans and strategies, as part of SAGIA’s Balanced Business Strategy 2005-2010, with the objective of achieving a pro-business environment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
She was Regional Manager for Business Development with TACSCO Middle East Corporate Office, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which is
recognised to be one of the leading outsourcing companies in the Middle East. Nada was Executive Director/Shareholder, E’sense Day Spa, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Developed and operated the leading Holistic Spa & Health Centre in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
As Managing Director, Specialised Medical Centre Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, she was involved from the early stages of the project’s inception to managing the day-to-day operations.
Educational Background
Nada has obtained a BA in English Literature and Linguistics from King Abdulaziz University, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and certifications in Fitness and Health and Sports Nutrition from the United Kingdom, concentrating on the business aspect of the Industry. She also holds RSA (Royal Society of Arts) certifications in Exercise and Fitness, CPR, Weight Management, and Sales and Marketing.
Affiliations and Professional Memberships
• AIWF (Arab International Women’s Forum), UK
• Middle East Association, UK
• Arab British Chamber of Commerce, London, UK
• AIWA (Arab Italian Women’s Association), Italy
• Aspen Institute Italia
• British Council, Riyadh, KSA
• Riyadh Chamber of Commerce, Riyadh, KSA
• Dubai Chamber of Commerce,Dubai, UAE
• Dubai Business Women Council, Dubai, UAE
• ISPA (International Spa Association), USA
• BABTAC (British Association of Beauty Therapy), UK