Rima Hadid, General Counsel at Emirates Investment Authority, is an accomplished legal advisor with over 20 years of experience in private practice and corporate legal sectors. As the General Counsel at the UAE's Federal Sovereign Wealth Fund, she oversees legal, compliance, and corporate governance functions, focusing on structural reforms for government assets and advising on private equity and liquid investments.

Her extensive expertise in mergers and acquisitions spans local, regional, and global transactions. Recognized as one of the most influential women in Middle Eastern finance, she is celebrated for her strategic thinking, leadership, and dedication to collaboration. She is passionate about mentoring, empowering others, and fostering innovation in the legal field.

Having moved from Australia to Bahrain in 2003, she has cultivated a distinguished legal career, working with stakeholders across diverse cultural and legal landscapes. She shares invaluable insights on navigating cultural differences and offers practical advice for external legal counsel.