Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE

تحت رعاية صاحب السمو الشيخ محمد بن زايد آل نهيان، رئيس دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة

Supported by

Aya Issa

Managing Shareholder & Regional Director, Board Member

IPT Energy, Issa Group

Aya
Aya

Aya Issa is Managing Shareholder and Regional Director of IPT Energy, part of IPT Group, her family’s energy business in Lebanon that has been active for more than 50 years. Based in Dubai, she established IPT Energy UAE in 2021, growing it into a diversified operation active in fuel trading, storage, and distribution, while driving investments in renewable and sustainable energy. She is now steering expansion into Saudi Arabia and Jordan through partnerships in fuel station management. Aya also supports sustainability and innovation through the IPT Energy Center (IPTEC) and contributes to Issa Group, the family office overseeing the Group’s energy ventures, real estate, and investments. She began her career at J.P. Morgan Chase in Singapore and holds a double degree in Finance and Politics from NYU Stern. Outside of work, she is a cyclist and triathlete with a passion for travel and photography.

Session Overview
Wednesday, 5 November
12:05
Diversity, Leadership and Development Conference Room A 12:05 - 12:45
Leading with inclusion: a blueprint for success

For organisations with leaders championing inclusive environments, tangible benefits emerge across financial performance, innovation, decision-making, employee engagement and brand reputation. Even as diversity, equity and inclusion agendas are thrust into the political spotlight, their transformative impact in maximising human potential remains undeniable. Leaders who create inclusive workplaces that encourage intergenerational and cultural collaboration benefit from increased employee engagement, loyalty and productivity. Organisations with diverse workforces are better equipped to connect with broader customer bases, enabling them to expand their market share and strengthen customer loyalty. Leaders who are able to effectively curate these environments take themselves one step closer to achieving inclusive growth.

Attendee Insight:

Explore how industry leaders curate diverse and inclusive cultures within their organisations and how this is leveraged to foster employee empowerment. 

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