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Lady Maria Hall

Lady Maria Hall

IGC GLOBAL CHAIR FOR EDUCATION, BANKING AND STRATEGIC ADVISORY

About Me

As a British expat who moved to Saudi Arabia at 20 from England, set the stage for my lifelong journey as a Protocol expert, Banker and Strategic Advisor. I embraced the rich cultural heritage of the Kingdom of Saudi, where I married, learned Arabic and planted the first seeds of a dynamic professional path.

At just 21, driven by a passion for education and a vision for fostering young minds, I opened my own British school, navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship in an interesting environment. This venture was more than just a business—it was a testament to resilience, adaptability, and an early understanding of what it takes to build trust and credibility in Saudi Arabia.

After successfully managing and expanding my school, I made the strategic decision to sell it and relocate to Jeddah, where I balanced family life and further professional pursuits in Operations and business matchmaking.