Eman Shakib

I'm currently a strategic operational partner to the President at Royal University for Women, leading Board Secretariat activities for the Board of Trustees, Board of Directors, and Board Committees. I turn complex academic, financial, and operational data into concise Board papers, executive reports, governance documentation, and presentations.

Previously at DIFC, I partnered with the CEO on cross-functional initiatives and managed senior relationships with ministers, diplomats, investors, and government entities across the UAE. I also supported the NEOM initiative at A.T. Kearney, coordinating executive schedules, travel, project documentation, financial updates, and confidential communications.

My experience spans banking, financial services, consulting, higher education, and investment organisations across Australia, the UAE, and Bahrain. At Macquarie Group, I supported six Divisional Directors and a 65+ person global operations team, while earlier CEO support roles included Board preparation, regulatory documentation, HR coordination, compliance, and executive communications.

Across more than 20 years, I've built trusted relationships with executives, Board members, government stakeholders, and cross-functional teams. I bring discretion, strong governance discipline, and proactive coordination to complex, fast-paced executive environments.