Women in Business: Female trailblazers paving the way for peers

Women in Business: Female trailblazers paving the way for peers

As head of ACCA in the region, Gopalani is responsible for leading the operations in 11 countries and representing more than 20,000 students, affiliates and members across the region, who work in all sectors and all levels of business across the Middle East. A resident of the UAE for more than 15 years, Gopalani has contributed her expertise to several of the country’s key government agendas in her capacity as a leader, supporting the advancement of accountancy professionals in the region. She is behind several ground-breaking industry initiatives. “At ACCA, we launched the Women in Finance initiative to give women access to networks, resources, and information to help support and advance their careers. One of the speakers at our inaugural event in Dubai was Jazla Hamad, the first-ever female Emirati partner at Deloitte. She spoke very passionately about the importance of having a solid mentor, crediting her incredible career trajectory to having strong mentors. She was emphatic that every woman should have a mentor, I have mentors, and I also mentor in turn,” says Gopalani. Dr Hoteit, managing director and senior partner at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), started displaying leadership qualities from a young age. Dr Hoteit, who is the