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The people behind the platform

Leadership

Meet the patrons, founders, advisors and ambassadors guiding the platform with experience and conviction.

HRH Princess Noura Bint Saud Bin Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
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HRH Princess Noura Bint Saud Bin Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

Patron

Visionary entrepreneur with 10+ years in creative and cultural sectors. Holds a Masters in Contemporary Design from Sotheby's Institute of Art and completed THNK's Executive Leadership Program. Founded Rukun Creative Exchange and Almashtal Creative Incubator to support creative talent in Saudi Arabia.

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Founder & Executive Team

Olga Balakleets

Olga Balakleets

Founder

Award-winning concert pianist and entrepreneur leading Venus Global Events. Serves on the steering committee of Football for Peace. Board member of Nicosia Young Ballet. Recipient of the Pushkin Medal and the "Business Woman of the Year" award. Founded the Creative Women International Platform in 2016, now operating in 50+ countries.

Rebeca Riofrio

Rebeca Riofrio

Executive Director

British-Ecuadorian entrepreneur with 24+ years in creative industries and education. Executive Director of Creative Women Forum Saudi Arabia and Marketing Manager for Anglia Ruskin University London. Chair of the UK Parliamentary Society for Arts, Fashion and Sports. Recipient of Queen's Awards and the "Woman of the Year 2023" award.

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From patrons to ambassadors, our leaders open doors for the next generation of women in business, culture and policy.