Women in Leadership: Sharing Perspectives

10 October 2025

It was a pleasure to host our annual ‘Perspectives: Women in Leadership’ event series in the Gulf region this October, with events spanning Riyadh, Doha and Dubai.

Led by our Director – GCC, An Kelles, and supported by our Main Event Sponsors VG, Zedra Fund Services Limited and Affinity Private Wealth, with Networking Reception Sponsor Praxis, each event brought together current and future women leaders from a broad range of financial services to share their experiences and build connections.

This year’s events took on a new format, with Amy Bryant, our Deputy Chief Executive Officer, moderating an insightful fireside chat at all three events. She was joined by Jill Britton, Director General, Jersey Financial Services Commission, Deputy Elaine Millar, Minister for Treasury and Resources, Government of Jersey, in Riyadh and Doha and Helen De La Cour, Director of Financial and Professional Services, Government of Jersey in Dubai.

Deepening dialogue with the Gulf is a strategic priority for Jersey.

These events celebrate women’s leadership while strengthening the bridges between our jurisdictions, sharing regulatory insight, professional expertise and developing networks that help businesses and families succeed.

Deputy Elaine MillarMinister for Treasury and Resources and Assistant Minister for External Relations, Government of Jersey

Each event also featured keynote speakers who shared their perspectives on leadership and the future of financial services:

  • Riyadh keynote: Riem Elfar, CEO, Beyond Coaching and Consulting
  • Doha keynote: Mashael Al Sulaiti, Founder, Mashael Alsulaiti Law Firm
  • Dubai keynote: Nancy W. Gleason, Professor of Political Science and Director of Undergraduate Academic Excellence at MBZUAI (Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence)

Following the fireside chat, An Kelles moderated a panel session at each event:

Each evening concluded with a networking reception, providing attendees the opportunity to connect, exchange ideas and build lasting professional relationships.

Perspectives is about practical inspiration, peer stories, candid lessons and new connections that help women advance in their careers and influence.
An KellesDirector – GCC, Jersey Finance

Event photos

View the photos from Riyadh

View the photos from Doha

View the photos from Dubai

 



 



Topics
Gulf RegionJerseyUnited KingdomWomen in Finance

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