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Ray Everett

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Nominations and Remuneration Committee Member at Nesma & Partners
📍 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

An accomplished Board Advisor, Director, and University Lecturer, Ray is an expert in executive compensation and total rewards. A graduate of Carleton University, he advises organizations like Nesma & Partners and WeSoar. ai. Colleagues describe him as professional, dedicated, and a well-respected authority in financial services compensation, with extensive experience across Asia and the Middle East.

Beyond his board roles, Ray engages with academia, teaching at Cornell and hosting MBA students in Dubai to discuss human capital in the Gulf region. He has a keen interest in workforce economics and pay equity. During his masters program, he was Vice-President of the Student Association and co-founded its alumni association.

Interesting fact: In 2016, Forbes named him one of the Top 50 Executives in the Middle East.

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Experience
2 Years
Current Role
Nominations and Remuneration Committee Member
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Executive Compensation
A recognized expert who advises boards, CEOs, and remuneration committees on total rewards, incentive plans, and compensation strategies for senior leadership.
Board Governance
As a certified Professional Board Director, he serves on multiple committees, advising on governance, CEO compensation, and establishing performance-based cultures.
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Career

Work history

6-2024
Nominations and Remuneration Committee Member
Nesma & Partners
3-2024
Member of the Board of Advisors
WeSoar.ai
3-2024
Senior Partner
Emerging Markets Intelligence & Research | EMIR
3-2024 - 5-2024
University Lecturer
Cornell University
1-2023 - 1-2024
Chair, Human Capital Committee
Al Ghurair Group
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Education
Master of Arts - MA
Carleton University
Bachelor of Arts - BA
University of Victoria
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