Dr. Nairouz Bader

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Chief Executive Officer at Envision Partnership

United Arab Emirates

Overview

Dr. Nairouz Bader is the CEO of Envision Partnership, a woman-owned executive search firm she founded. With over 25 years of experience, she specializes in board and C-suite placements across the MENA region, North America, and Europe. People who have worked with her describe her as professional, relational, and an expert in her field, with a background that includes an MBA.

She is a passionate advocate for diversity, inclusion, and female leadership, dedicating her work to empowering women in business. A founding member of Rotary International in Dubai, she is deeply involved in her community and enjoys connecting with inspirational figures, such as attending events with former Canadian Prime Minister Kim Campbell.

Unique fact: Originally a pharmacist by trade, she discovered her passion for leadership and executive search during her postgraduate studies.

Personality Overview

Informal

Achievement-Oriented

Values Relationships

They are more likely to be open to unproven but exciting technologies.  If they come to believe in your value proposition, they will be your champion. They are charming and have the ability to align others behind their decisions.

Topics They Care About

Women in Leadership
Actively promotes female leadership through her firm, speaking engagements on retaining women in aerospace, and mentorship programs. Her firm specializes in placing women on corporate boards and in C-suites.
Global Business (MENA/Canada)
Acts as a "Businesses Matchmaker" between Canada and the Dubai/MENA region and is a Board Director at the Canadian Business Council of Dubai, fostering international trade.
Aviation Leadership
Her recent activity includes moderating a session at MRO Middle East 2026, focusing on how leadership and people strategy are critical to the aviation industry.

Media Appearances

"The Big Quit/Big Resignation" – Dr. Nairouz Bader, CEO Envision Partnership on HR Upskilling Program. Featured in Envision Partnership

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Nairouz Bader: Leading with Purpose and Impact at Envision Partnership. Featured in The CIO Media

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CEO Dialogue: Increasing Impact and Enhancing Value Through Strategic Leadership. Featured in Envision Partnership

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Work History

1-2015
Chief Executive Officer at Envision Partnership
5-2015 - 1-2017
CEO MENA at Envision Partnership
7-2024
Member Board of Directors at WEConnect International
7-2023
Board Director / Head of CBC events at Canadian Business Council of Dubai and the Northern Emirates
2-2023
COP28 Head of CBC Dubai Connect Group at Canadian Business Council of Dubai and the Northern Emirates

Education

1997 - 1998
MBA from City University, USA
1995 - 1996
MBA from American University, London

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Insights For Selling To Dr. Nairouz

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention
  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.
  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage

DONT's

  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a friendly approach
  • Don’t force involvement of other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dr. Nairouz is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Dr. Nairouz

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dr. Nairouz move?

  • If you earn their trust and they develop faith in the product, they can make decisions quickly.
  • Can Dr. Nairouz take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Dr. Nairouz

Personality Compatibility


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