Dr Afnan Al Shuaiby
Dr Afnan Al-Shuaiby was appointed as Secretary-General and Chief Executive of the Arab-British Chamber of Commerce in 2007
Dr Al-Shuaiby has worked as Advisor to the President of the US Saudi Arabian Business Council in Washington DC since 1998.
She was educated at King Saud University in Riyadh. and holds a Masters of Art in Educational Administration from the American University in Washington DC. She then continued with her PhD studies at the George Washington University in Washington DC specializing in Leadership Administration. Dr. Al-Shuaiby also holds a certificate in Peace and Conflict Resolution from the School of International Service at the American University Washington DC.
Her previous career has included running a small business, as well as holding appointments as Director (Government Affairs and Business Development) at Qorvis Communications (2003) and Assistant Advisor to the Abu Dhabi Investment Agency (ADIA) in Washington (1996). She also previously worked in education in Saudi Arabia (1992-94).
Dr Al-Shuaiby is an Executive Board Member of the Friends of Saudi Arabia (in Washington) and the Committee for the International Trade of the Council of Saudi Chambers of Commerce and Industry. As well she is a Board Member of The Arab International Women’s Forum. She speaks fluent Arabic and English.
