Pamela Chikhani

Pamela Chikhani is an accomplished business leader with over 20 years of experience in  finance, business development, and strategic partnerships. Known for her entrepreneurial  mindset and results-driven approach, she has a proven ability to drive growth, identify new  opportunities, and deliver innovative solutions that create long-term value for organizations.  Currently, Pamela serves as the Director of Strategic Alliances at Arcadia Education, where she leads the development and execution of non-academic initiatives, including communications,  digital strategy, events, and partnerships. In addition to this role, she is the General Manager of  Secure Parking UAE and Al Shirawi Vending Solutions, overseeing daily operations and  spearheading business expansion. 

Previously, Pamela was the Head of Business Strategy at London Business School (LBS),  where she designed and implemented the institution's business development and outreach  strategy for the MENA region. Earlier in her career, she held senior leadership positions as Head of Customized Solutions at Thomson Reuters and Head of the Financial Solutions Division at Zawya, where she played a key role in driving business growth and enhancing client  engagement. Pamela is also a co-founder, board member, and  mentor at Reach, a non-profit organization  based in DIFC that supports young professional women in unlocking their full potential through  structured mentoring and professional development. 

A lifelong learner, Pamela holds several prestigious certifications, including from the Coach  Training Institute (CTI), Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and the  Association of International Product Marketing and Management (AIPMM). She is a  certified digital marketing expert from Columbia Business School and holds a Master's in  Economics (with Honors) from the University of London and a Bachelor of Commerce in  Finance from Concordia University in Montreal, Canada.