Fadwa AlBawardi: A Multifaceted Leader On a Mission to Make a Difference through Consulting

Fadwa AlBawardi, Founder and CEO, Fadwa Saad Abdulrahman AlBawardi Consulting Office As Michelle Obama once rightfully quoted, “There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish.” Hailing from different walks of life, women cater to a diverse spectrum of roles, which are unified by a common thread — their unmatched fortitude in the face of challenges and obstinate refusal to accept defeat. Today, women are no longer confined to the hearth and home. Rather, they are trading in the fairytale glass slipper for a chance to shatter the glass ceiling. Chartering unknown territories unabashedly and fearlessly, they are playing the role of enablers in every sense, all while donning multiple hats and proving their mettle in every sphere of life, and the entrepreneurial path is no exception. These incredible women are conquering the business world with innovation and brilliance, empowering their communities and leaving an indelible legacy of excellence for generations to follow. Today, we are introducing one such inspiring personality, the founder and CEO of “Fadwa Saad Abdulrahman AlBawardi” Consulting Office, Fadwa AlBawardi who exemplifies the image of modern age Renaissance woman leader. Fadwa is a highly organized, goal-oriented, independent, and hardworking perfectionist, always ready to put all her energy and stamina to complete the task at hand. Her remarkable efforts with strategic expertise are transforming the business technology consulting sector, making her one of the most influential newly-emerging business leaders in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Fadwa takes us back to tell us her story on her course to be where she is now and be able to help pave the way for many other aspiring woman entrepreneurs emerging with immense potential to change the world. We are proud of the work she has undertaken and we are honored as we share her fascinating story as an inspiration in this exclusive space. A Prolific Journey with a Series Of Milestones A Leader, Journalist, Founder/CEO, and a Bestselling Author, Fadwa AlBawardi is a woman of many virtues. She perceives her journey as a series of milestones that shaped her to become the entrepreneur she is today. She is a Certified Strategy and Business Planning Professional as well as an Information Technology and Performance Management Senior Consultant with more than 21 years of experience working with several Saudi Arabian organizations. Throughout her career, she has held multiple leadership titles such as “Director”, “Manager”, “Project Leader” and “Senior Consultant” in both: The Information Technology as well as Strategy and Performance Management departments. The multitalented leader has also participated as a speaker and a moderator in several local and international conferences. In fact, she is frequently invited by the Saudi media, through TV and Radio channels, as a guest to talk about the Saudi digital economy, technological advances, as well as strategic planning-related subjects. Fadwa is also a Certified Trainer in Information Technology and has conducted 5-day “Data Strategy” training courses in one of the highly-professional KSA technical training academies, as well as online lectures on AI strategies to several organizations. Starting as a programmer to being a project manager for business intelligence, then a department manager in data governance, followed by becoming a consultant then a senior consultant in performance management, strategic planning, and information technology, her burgeoning career is filled with striking achievements. Just like her remarkable career, Fadwa’s educational background is also quite impressive. She earned a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Boston University in 2003 and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the American University in 1994 in Cairo. The avid leader has also completed a Strategic Planning course from Harvard University in 2019 in the United States and has been awarded two Strategic planning certificates in UAE. The Emergence of “Fadwa Saad Abdulrahman AlBawardi” Consulting Office Fadwa was excelling in her career, successfully serving her leadership roles in the corporate world with utmost perfection. However, it is the shifting tides toward women’s empowerment in Saudi Arabia that propelled her to take the entrepreneurial plunge. As the empowerment of Saudi Arabian women is at the heart of the Kingdom’s ‘Vision 2030,’ there has been major support from the government to all