Wafa Alobaidat: CEO of Obai and Hill, TEDx Speaker, and Serial Entrepreneur
She Leads an Award-Winning Communications Agency
Wafa Alobaidat brings over 12 years of experience to her work. She has handled more than 5,000 client projects for businesses globally. She leads a team of over 40 employees. Consequently, she is widely known as the CEO of Obai and Hill, an award-winning communications agency.
She Commands the Stage as a TEDx Speaker
Additionally, Wafa is an award-winning serial entrepreneur. She also speaks as a TEDx speaker and public speaker. The Middle East’s leading speaker’s bureau, MENA Speakers, represents her exclusively.
She Graduated from the University of the Arts London
Wafa holds a degree from the esteemed University of the Arts London. She started her entrepreneurial journey there in 2009. She launched the fastest-growing digital magazine in London at that time.
Sketchbook Magazine Achieved Remarkable Success
She built Sketchbook with a support network of over 500 creatives. The magazine achieved more than 100,000 downloads and printed copies. Moreover, it went on to create over 12,000 pieces of content across more than 1,200 pages.
She Champions Women’s Career Progression
Wafa has become one of the region’s experts in accelerating career progression for women. Her success in this field rests on hosting the Women Power Summit. This annual event attracted 6,000 attendees, 314 women speakers, and 280 corporate partners.
Her Women Power Podcast Reaches Number One
Wafa also hosts the Women Power podcast on Apple Podcasts. The show reached number one in its category. She has interviewed more than 117 women leaders on the show. Furthermore, she has partnered with major advertisers and affiliates such as GoDaddy, Bath and Body Works, Zain Telecom, and BMMI to deliver content to a global audience.
She Is a Fellow at Vital Voices GROW
Wafa is a fellow at The Vital Voices GROW program. This leading business program’s founder leaders include Hillary Clinton and Madeleine Albright. This prestigious fellowship reflects her commitment to women’s leadership.
The Industry Named Her Among the Top 50
Business In Gulf named her one of the top 50 most influential women leaders in business. This recognition cemented her reputation in the region.
She Serves on Multiple Boards
Wafa is an alumnus of the Global Shaper network. She is also a former EO member. Additionally, she served as an EO accelerator board member. She currently serves as a board member of the Bahrain Disabled Sports Federation for disabilities. Previously, she served as a committee member of the SME Board at the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce.
She Has Delivered Over 50 Talks Globally
Wafa has delivered more than 50 talks globally. She engages multi-sector audiences at prestigious events. For example, she spoke at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit at Stanford University. She also delivered TEDx talks. She addressed United Nations organizations and KPMG. She spoke at her alma mater, the University of the Arts London. Additionally, she appeared at the Women Economic Forum KSA, the SME World Summit Dubai, the 30 Under 30 Youth Summit, and Gateway Gulf.
Her Expertise Spans Growth and Empowerment
Her expertise lies at the nexus of growth and scaling up. Underlying themes include empowering women and youth. She also speaks on entrepreneurship in the Middle East. Furthermore, she advises on starting and scaling companies.
Major Publications Have Featured Her Work
Wafa has appeared in Harper’s Bazaar Arabia, Wanda, and CNBC. She has also featured in Arab TV, MBC, and Gulf Life Magazine. Brown Book Magazine, The Washington Post, Levi’s, Startup Magazine, and Entrepreneur Middle East have all profiled her. Many more renowned publications have also featured her work.
She Now Leads PLAYBOOK as Founder and CEO
Presently, Wafa serves as the visionary at the helm of PLAYBOOK. This edutainment platform represents her latest venture. As Founder and Chief Executive Officer, she leads business strategy and fundraising. PLAYBOOK continues her mission to educate and entertain while empowering the next generation.
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