LYDIA KURIA
@lydiakuria
I lead multi-workstream project management and operations, delivering cybersecurity maturity and governance.
What I'm looking for
I’m an operations and executive partnership leader with 7+ years driving multi-workstream program delivery, governance, and cybersecurity initiatives across global, cross-functional teams. I’m currently Head of Project Management & Operations, leading operational improvement and cybersecurity maturity initiatives for government and enterprise clients.
I partner with executive leadership to structure and deliver programs across complex, multi-stakeholder environments—aligning technical, operational, and leadership functions around shared milestones and accountability. I’ve led risk management framework development, enterprise change management for adoption of new processes and technologies, and a performance measurement approach using KPIs and OKRs to strengthen transparency and drive accountability.
Previously, I supported C-suite teams as an Executive Assistant and served as Chief of Staff in a private family office—translating leadership priorities into structured plans, budgets, and measurable outcomes. Across roles, I bring an evidence-driven, stakeholder-first style: facilitating workshops, coordinating delivery, and strengthening processes to improve efficiency, engagement, and execution quality.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head of Project Management & Operations
DarkLake Co.
Jul 2025 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Leads operational improvement and cybersecurity maturity initiatives for government and enterprise clients. Coordinates multi-workstream governance programs, manages risk and change management efforts, and establishes KPI/OKR-based performance measurement frameworks.
Executive Assistant to CEO (Board)
Messe Frankfurt Middle East
Mar 2025 - Jun 2025 (3 months)
Provides high-level administrative support to the CEO and executive leadership, managing calendars, travel, and confidential correspondence. Coordinates meetings and supports event/trade show logistics through agenda, minutes, and follow-up management.
Executive Assistant to CEO & GC
7Ci Technologies Limited
Sep 2021 - Oct 2024 (3 years 1 month)
Supports executive leadership while coordinating cybersecurity consulting engagements for enterprise and government clients in regulated, multi-stakeholder environments. Manages financial operations, onboarding/offboarding processes, HR policy support, and executive travel and event logistics, including a regional cybersecurity roadshow.
Chief of Staff
Private Family Office
Sep 2020 - Sep 2021 (1 year)
Drives delivery of strategic initiatives with a 98% execution rate while overseeing daily operations, budgets, and financial reporting. Improves operational efficiency by streamlining workflows and strengthens cross-functional coordination, including supervising household/family office staff and property maintenance.
Office Manager
Arton Capital
May 2019 - Nov 2020 (1 year 6 months)
Manages onboarding for investment migration and global citizenship cases, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions. Oversees daily office operations and staff recruitment/training, and manages compliance, due diligence workflows, and budgets up to AED 1 million annually.
Administrative Coordinator
Arenco Real Estate
Jan 2014 - Nov 2018 (4 years 10 months)
Optimizes calendar and meeting management for senior staff, improving scheduling accuracy while handling sensitive financial and HR data. Organizes company-wide events and training sessions for 100+ employees to improve cohesion and productivity.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Arden University
Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Business Management and Computing
Earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) Hons in Business Management and Computing at Arden University.
Air Travel & Related Studies Centre
Diploma in Hospitality Administration/Management, Hospitality Administration/Management
Completed a Diploma in Hospitality Administration/Management at Air Travel & Related Studies Centre.
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