In 2023, after four years of leading the strategic direction of Worker Welfare Assurance at EXPO 2020, Emma joined Gratiya Advisory. She has more than 22 years of experience in human resources. As the Vice President of Worker Welfare, Emma provided strategic leadership for the Worker Welfare Team to protect and preserve the health, safety, welfare, security, and dignity of those working to build and deliver the Expo 2020 site.

Her wealth of experience spans the hospitality, facilities management, and construction industries, and previous roles include leadership positions at several construction firms in the Middle East – including stints as the Human Resources Director of Al Naboodah Construction Group and Al Futtaim Carillion in the UAE and Egypt, respectively.

She is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Professional Development and holds a Master’s degree in Human Resources Management from Middlesex University. In 2023, Emma was asked to join the Advisory Committee of the CIPD in the Middle East.