Recognized as the Woman of the Year in the category “Enabling Startup Ecosystem” by Entrepreneur Middle East magazine in 2019, Natalia has been playing a leading role in shaping attraction and expansion agenda for tech companies by Dubai Chambers. 

 

A Fulbright Fellow, holding two Master’s degrees in International Finance and World History, Natalia is the author of a growing number of publications in the area of future of Digital economy, corporate performance management, leadership and execution.

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CORPORATE EXPERIENCE

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Managing Partner

Integra Seven LLC (UAE, Since January 2023)

• Providing strategic and business incubation support for government and private organizations in the field of technology through access to talent, resources, and partnerships

• Advising managers on change events impacting individual professional growth and their business trajectory, including scaling, restructuring, and exits

• Delivering structured developmental programs for organizations to build and nurture highly-effective and motivated teams supporting business growth

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Co-Owner

Serenity Guide (UAE, Since October 2022)

• Designing and delivering Serenity Guide Business Incubation services for mental health therapists, meditation or yoga instructor, and healers

• Managing strategy and operations of the chain of unique wellness and hospitality facilities 

• Authoring experiences and retreat programs in the area of self-efficacy, health, combined with travel and exploration

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Head of Strategy

Dubai Chambers (UAE, November 2021 - November 2022)

• Oversaw development of corporate strategy of Dubai Chamber post organizational restructuring, including formation of the new units, international expansion of DCs business in 50 markets, realignment of 60+ business associations

• Managed programs focused on designing and testing new customer services in local and international markets using experimentation and data analytics

• Authored and developed Chamber Model Innovation assets for World Chamber Federation - a guiding document and capacity building program for 12,000 Chambers to reinvent their business model and customer experience

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Head of Entrepreneurship

Dubai Chamber of Commerce (UAE, June 2017 - November 2021)

• Established a fast-growing new customer base for Dubai Chamber through Dubai Startup Hub (today known as Dubai Chamber for Digital Economy), reaching 17,000 entrepreneurs within 4 years 

• Annually managed portfolio of 10 core services for technology companies, with annual customer pool exceeding 1,000 tech ventures

• Delivered 12 programs in the field of corporate innovation through startup venturing across sectors: retail, ecommerce, oil&gas, banking, consumer goods

• Hired and built an A-team of achievers (6 FTEs)

• Subject matter expert, spokesperson on tech entrepreneurship and innovation

• Authored white papers and articles in the area of Digital economy, Space economy in the UAE

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Manager of Clients & Markets, Innovation Practice

Deloitte (CIS, Middle East member firms)

• Delivered projects for oil & gas, mining clients focus on logistics and transportation strategy, procurement and financial controls

• Established firm’s Innovation practice (4 FTEs)

• Developed business growth strategies for Public Sector and Healthcare divisions (3 FTEs)

• Managed industry research team to deliver annual regional market analysis and feasibility studies

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CAREER AND LEADERSHIP COACHING

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• Designed and delivered 10+ career development programs for organizations and individuals. Among career coaching clients - c-suite executives in the sectors of retail, petrochemicals, cyber security, professional services, and technology.

• Authored 30+ articles on subject of performance management, strategy and execution

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ACADEMIA AND RESEARCH

Natalia is a Fulbright Fellow and the author of research and publications in the fields of public policy, international trade and business. Her research papers and those with her contribution include: 

 

• The Rise Of The Space Economy (And The Opportunities It Presents For the UAE) (2020)

• The journey to government’s digital transformation (2015)

• The EU Energy Polygon: a Balanced and Sustainable Game, or not? (2012)

• US Trade Deficit Review (2010)

• "Growth and Opportunities" of the US Trade Policy toward Sub-Saharan Africa (2010)

• Libya Sanctions Act 1996: "Politically Reasonable Choice" or Global Error of the USA? (2009)

• Discussion Process of the Fast-Track Trade Authority in the USA (2009)