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Jeehan Balfaqaih

Company: Brunswick Group

Designation: Partner

Jeehan Balfaqaih doesn’t work in the spotlight, but she
certainly ensures her clients get plenty of attention. They include some of the
largest local government and semi-government entities in the Gulf, as well as
blue-chip firms from around the world.

Balfaqaih earned a Bachelor’s Degree from McGill University
in Montreal, Canada, and has gone on to become a partner of giant advisory firm
Brunswick Group, as leader of the international firm’s Arabic capabilities.

As the first recruit in the UAE for Brunswick, which  specialises in critical issues and corporate
relations, Balfaqaih was instrumental in building the firm’s presence and offer
in the GCC over the last nine years. Her contributions were recognised by the
firm in 2013, when she was accepted into the partnership to become the first
Arab partner in Brunswick.

Balfaqaih was raised by her parents who believed in gender
equality and encouraged their six girls to follow their dreams however big they
are. Through mentorship, she supports young women to understand their potential
and follow their own dreams. On the other side of the spectrum, Balfaqaih
supports diversity on boards and has helped in 2015, as a steering committee
member, launch the GCC Chapter of 30% Club — a volunteer effort of multi-sector
leaders working together towards better representation of women on boards and
in senior level positions. The 37-year-old is also a published poet.

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