KATERINA
HAYES
Serial Entrepreneur | Business Development | Venture Architect | GCC-UK Innovation Bridge | NED | Executive Coach
Global Innovation Bridge
Bridging Global Innovation & Capital with –Gulf Cooperation Council markets through venture building, impact investment, and strategic capital allocation. Helping global innovation hubs connect with GCC strategic capital while empowering founders to scale globally.
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about.
A Global–Middle East business builder and impact-focused entrepreneur, I specialise in creating powerful connections between global innovation hubs and GCC strategic capital. With roots in Eastern Europe & Central Asia and a home in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, I bring a unique perspective to international business development.
As a strategic partner, I guide high-growth firms, venture capital funds, and technology companies into GCC markets, facilitating LP relationships, FDI opportunities, and sustainable expansion strategies. My work combines investment expertise, cultural alignment, and brand positioning to create lasting impact.
Beyond business, I'm passionate about demystifying angel investment for women, championing STEM education, and fostering entrepreneurship across emerging markets. As a mother of two and advocate for cultural preservation, I believe in building businesses that honor both innovation and tradition.