Dr. Nairouz Bader is the Chief Executive Officer of Envision Partnership, the first executive search firm established in the MENA region. She stands out as the
only expert in the region certified by Switzerland Global Enterprise as an Official Expert in International Human Resources. In addition to her corporate
achievements, she is a founding member of Rotary International in Dubai.
Recognized as a leading voice in global talent and international leadership, Dr. Bader is a sought-after speaker at top academic institutions including Harvard,
INSEAD, Hult International Business School, Duke University, London Business School, and the Fuqua School of Business. Her influence extends beyond the
academic and executive search worlds; she has held various high-profile board roles, including serving as Board Director of the Canadian Business Council in
Dubai, a member of the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC), IIC Partners, and advisor to MCH Global.
Recently, Dr. Bader was appointed Global Director at WeConnect International and served as the Head of the Canadian Business Council at COP28. She has
also been actively involved with the Clean Energy Business Council (CEBC), further demonstrating her dedication to sustainability and the advancement of
women in the workforce. Her career reflects a deep and ongoing commitment to making a meaningful impact on both the business landscape and broader
society.
Her leadership has been recognized through numerous awards, including Executive of the Year in Diversity and Inclusion, the HBS GCC Riyadh Speaker
Award, and recognition as the Most Influential Female Executive Search Leader in the EMEA region.
Dr. Bader earned postgraduate degrees in Marketing and Managerial Leadership from the American University in London and City University in the United
States. It was during these formative academic years that she discovered her true passion for global executive search and international business consulting.
Her achievements and thought leadership have been widely featured across major media platforms and global forums, including Al Arabiya, CNBC, Forbes,
People Management, Horasis, EXPO 2020, the Women in Tech Forum, the Annual Investment Meeting (an initiative of the UAE Ministry of Economy), the
Global Aerospace Summit, and the HBS GCC Chapter.