Perspectives: Women in Leadership, Doha | Finance Events in Jersey, CI

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Join us in Doha for an evening of meaningful discussion and connection at our ‘Perspectives: Women in Leadership’ event, led by An Kelles, Jersey Finance’s Director – GCC. This event is supported by the Qatari Businesswomen Association and will feature a fireside chat moderated by Amy Bryant, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Jersey Finance. This will be followed by a panel session and an insightful networking reception.

The main event is kindly sponsored by ZEDRA, with the networking reception generously sponsored by Praxis.

Find out more about our ‘Perspectives: Women in Leadership’ series, including what the series is about, what to expect and the full line-up of event locations.

To register your interest in attending this event, please contact a member of our events team.

Date & Time
07/10/2025•5.30 pm - 8.30 pm (AST)
Location
W Doha
In-person
Type
Conference
Price
Complimentary

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Agenda
Fireside chat
Keynote
Panel session

Welcome

A platform for connection, insight and inspiration

Our ‘Perspectives: Women in Leadership’ series has become a flagship initiative within our global events programme, shining a spotlight on the powerful role of women in shaping the future of finance. This event series is designed to bring together current and aspiring women in leadership to exchange ideas, foster meaningful connections and inspire progress across the Gulf region and beyond.

At its core, this event series champions diversity, inclusion and aligns with Jersey Finance’s broader strategy to develop strong international networks. By hosting these discussions across the Gulf region, we provide a platform that is both accessible and impactful, reflecting Jersey’s position as a forward-looking international finance centre committed to supporting women leadership as a driver of innovation, better decision-making and inclusive growth.

This year’s programme continues to highlight the growing influence of women in the region, where they are increasingly managing significant wealth, leading family businesses and taking on senior roles in financial institutions.

Over the last decade, governments and businesses alike have increasingly focussed on gender diversity. Our ‘Perspectives: Women in Leadership’ series’ – now in its eighth year – provides an opportunity to connect leaders and professionals from the GCC, Jersey and London, encouraging collaboration, mentorship and the exchange of fresh perspectives.

We are delighted to be joined throughout the series by Deputy Elaine Millar, Minister for Treasury and Resources, Government of Jersey, and Jill Britton, Director General, Jersey Financial Services Commission, who will bring invaluable insights from their own leadership journeys. Alongside them, we welcome Mashael Al Sulaiti as keynote speaker, together with an excellent line-up of panellists, who will share their experiences as women leading in financial services and international markets.

We are proud to continue this conversation in Doha and look forward to an engaging and inspiring exchange of perspectives.

Amy BryantDeputy Chief Executive Officer, Jersey Finance

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An KellesDirector – GCC, Jersey Finance

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Agenda

5.30 pm

Registration and Networking

6.00 pm

Welcome and IntroductionAn Kelles, Director – GCC, Jersey Finance

6.05 pm

Fireside ChatModerated by Amy Bryant, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Jersey Finance

Deputy Elaine Millar, Minister for Treasury and Resources, Government of Jersey
Jill Britton, Director General, Jersey Financial Services Commission

6.20 pm

Keynote SpeakerMashael Al Sulaiti, Founder, Mashael Alsulaiti Law Firm

6.35 pm

Panel SessionModerated by An Kelles, Director – GCC, Jersey Finance

Laura Uberoi, Head of Private Wealth, Finance, Addleshaw Goddard
Youssra Abdelkhalek, Relationship Manager, Bank of Singapore
Jiskala Khalayli, Executive Director, Qatari Businesswomen Association, and Co-Founder, Boardro Technologies
Katrina Drewer, Client Director, Zedra Funds Services Limited

7.15 pm

Closing RemarksAn Kelles, Director – GCC, Jersey Finance

7.20 pm

Networking Reception

8.30 pm

Event Ends

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Fireside chat

Amy BryantDeputy Chief Executive Officer, Jersey Finance

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Amy is Deputy Chief Executive of Jersey Finance. Amy joined Jersey Finance in 2011, becoming Chief Operating Officer in January 2014 and assumed her current role in September 2017. Amy also retains an active position leading the Strategy and Research team which undertakes projects and initiatives to develop the financial services industry in the Island.

Deputy Elaine MillarMinister for Treasury and Resources, Government of Jersey

Elaine qualified as a Scottish solicitor in 1987. After working with two of Scotland’s biggest commercial law firms, she moved to The Royal Bank of Scotland in 1993 as a corporate/commercial lawyer. She joined The Royal Bank of Scotland International Group (now NatWest International) in Jersey in 1996 and ultimately held the position of Director of Legal and Regulatory Services, with responsibility for the Group’s legal, compliance and company secretarial functions in its four jurisdictions. Elaine returned to private practice in 2002, joining Mourant du Feu & Jeune, where she later became a partner after qualifying as a Jersey lawyer in 2005. She had a diverse practice, including mergers and acquisitions, financial services regulation, data protection and competition law. After a period as a consultant, she was appointed as the Viscount in 2015 and was the first woman to hold that office.

Jill BrittonDirector General, Jersey Financial Services Commission

In her role, Jill is responsible for leading the JFSC in its day-to-day operations as both regulator and registry, and ensuring the organisation delivers its strategic priorities. Jill was the Executive Director of Supervision of the JFSC between May 2016 and September 2021. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing the regulation of Jersey’s financial services industry and the supervision of other sectors for anti-money laundering and terrorist financing. Jill initially worked in the JFSC Supervision team from 2002 to 2004. Jill has over 25 years’ experience in the financial services industry in the UK, Jersey and Asia, having specialised in compliance and operational risk management for global banking organisations. Jill is passionate about learning and development and mentors a number of talented women to support them in fulfilling their potential. Jill holds a BA (Hons) in Financial Services.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Mashael Al Sulaiti

Ms. Mashael Alsulaiti is the Founder of Mashael Alsulaiti Law Firm, established in 2012, and a leading expert in international and commercial law with a strong specialization in arbitration. Recognized by The Legal 500 and a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), she has successfully led high-profile disputes and champions diversity and innovation in the legal profession. Her leadership has earned multiple accolades, including the Advocate’s Award at the 2024 Middle East Legal Awards and Lawyer of the Year in Infrastructure & Construction at the 2024 Legal community MENA Awards. She is currently pursuing her EMBA with HEC Paris in Doha and contributing to research on women on boards in the GCC. Ms. Alsulaiti also serves as an Honorary Committee Member of the Qatar British Business Forum (QBBF) and is a speaker at international platforms such as the United Nations Business and Human Rights Forum.

Panel Session

An KellesDirector – GCC, Jersey Finance

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An joined Jersey Finance in May 2016 as the Business Development Director for Asia and is now based in our Middle East Regional Hub office, in the DIFC in Dubai.

An studied law in Belgium at the University of Leuven including one Erasmus exchange year at Queen Mary and Westfield College in London. She subsequently did an LLM in international business law at Trinity College Dublin.

Laura UberoiHead of Private Wealth, Finance, Addleshaw Goddard

Laura is the head of Private Wealth Finance at Addleshaw Goddard, dealing with all aspects of large, complex and cross-border finance transactions for family offices, high and ultra high net worth individuals and private banks. She is based in the firm’s London headquarters, with a large proportion of clients centred in the GCC and far east. Her experience spans real estate finance, luxury asset finance including aircraft, yachts and art and sports. Prior to becoming a City lawyer, Laura worked with children in prisons, on capital punishment cases in Texas (USA) and war crimes in The Hague (Netherlands), and lectured on international law worldwide, including the University of Cambridge (UK) and Melbourne (Australia).

Youssra AbdelkhalekRelationship Manager, Bank of Singapore

Youssra joined Bank of Singapore in 2022 as part of the Junior Relationship Manager Graduate Programme and graduated in 2024 as a Relationship Manager. Since then, she has been managing a portfolio of clients across the GCC and the wider Middle East Market. She is also the local representative of the Bank’s Women Network where she helps organise events focused on both professional and personal development of female colleagues. Before relocating to Dubai, she was based in the UK, where she completed her bachelor's degree in accounting and finance at Warwick Business School and went to earn a master’s degree in management from University College London (UCL).

Jiskala KhalayliExecutive Director, Qatari Businesswomen Association, and Co-Founder, Boardro Technologies

Mrs. Jiskala Khalayli is a passionate entrepreneur and ecosystem builder based in Qatar. She is the Co-founder of Boardro Technologies, a tech a startup redefining how professionals connect, collaborate, and grow through a smart AI-powered networking platform. She also serves as the Executive Director of the Qatari Businesswomen Association (QBWA), a role she’s held since 2008, where she has led hundreds of initiatives promoting women's economic empowerment, leadership, and global engagement. Known for her creative approach and collaborative spirit, she has worked with local and international organizations, and private sector partners to amplify impact and drive change. With a background spanning sales, operations, and global engagement, Jiskala brings a powerful blend of practical insight and visionary leadership. A natural connector, she thrives at the intersection of innovation, community, and purpose helping people and ideas move forward.

Katrina DrewerClient Director, Zedra Funds Services Limited

Katrina Drewer is a highly experienced professional with over 20 years in the financial services industry, specialising in the administration and structuring of private wealth for high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) individuals and families, with a particular focus on clients from the Middle East. She acts as Relationship Leader on several complex mandates, working closely with both single and multi-family offices. Her clients’ portfolios encompass a wide range of asset classes, including commercial and residential real estate, superyachts, life assurance policies, private equity, structured investment products, and bespoke investment schemes. Katrina has significant experience in the structuring and administration of Jersey Private Funds, supporting clients in establishing efficient and compliant investment vehicles tailored to their strategic objectives. Her expertise extends to advising on governance, and investor relations within the Jersey regulatory framework.

NETWORKING RECEPTION SPONSOR

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We support clients with structuring, governance and administration across generations and borders.

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