5 Empowering Business Women

The story behind this featured publication

This special edition celebrates five influential women redefining leadership across the Gulf region: Lianda Leach, Bernadette Zawk, Dr. Karthika Singh, Anjali Chandiramani, and Yulya Buravcenko. From luxury real estate and strategic consultancy to wellness entrepreneurship, international trade, and human rights advocacy, their work reflects the evolving face of modern leadership in the Gulf.

Each of these women brings a distinct perspective shaped by resilience, global exposure, and purpose-driven ambition. Whether managing multimillion-dirham residential communities, driving automation and perimeter security growth, advancing cross-border trade through blockchain, building global wellness brands, or championing social reform and advocacy, they are shaping industries while elevating communities. Together, they represent a broader movement of empowered, values-based leadership transforming the Gulf’s business landscape.

What's Inside

• Lianda Leach transforming luxury community management in Dubai
• Bernadette Zawk driving regional business development with resilience and integrity
• Dr. Karthika Singh blending enterprise, advocacy, and strategic consultancy
• Anjali Chandiramani expanding holistic wellness through global fitness ventures
• Yulya Buravcenko digitizing international trade through blockchain innovation
• Women-led leadership aligned with sustainability and regional growth