Ayesha Sultan

MA · MSc · BSc · CDir · FIoD · F.GCCBDI · MCIArb · CEDR
Arbitrator, Mediator Executive Leader and Board Director Strategy · Transformation · Business Development · M&A · Corporate Governance · Dispute Resolution

Two decades of senior commercial, strategic and governance leadership, applied to resolving disputes as an arbitrator and mediator, and advising organisations and boards as an executive leader and board director.

LanguagesEnglish · Arabic · French
Ayesha Sultan
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CDir Chartered Director
Profile

Strategic judgement, commercial insight, governance discipline and dispute resolution.

Having sat on different sides of the table as an executive decision maker leading strategy, transformation and M&A; as a board director; and more recently as an arbitrator and mediator, Ayesha brings a practical understanding of the strategic, commercial and human dimensions that shape business priorities, complex decisions and disputes.

Her approach is grounded in strategic thinking, analysis, and a focus on practical business and sustainable outcomes. She works with organisations, boards and parties to understand different perspectives, identify what matters most and find a way forward.

Sole & Co-Arbitrator CEDR-accredited mediator Group CEO and Senior Executive Leadership Board director since 2012
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Arbitration & Mediation

Appointed as sole arbitrator, co-arbitrator and mediator in commercial, construction, real estate, IT and employment matters.

  • Listed on DIAC · arbitrateAD · SCCA panels
  • CEDR-accredited mediator
Arbitration & Mediation
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Executive Leadership

Senior executive roles, advisory engagements, and strategic and transformation mandates.

  • Experience spanning strategy, transformation, M&A and business development
  • Group CEO and senior leadership experience
  • DP World · Dubai Holding · Serco · PA Consulting Group
Executive Leadership
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Board & Governance

Board director since 2012, with committee experience across corporate and institutional organisations in English and French.

  • Board Director (Independent & Executive)
  • Chair, Audit & Risk Committee
  • Vice Chair, Human Capital & Remuneration
  • CDir · FIoD · F.GCCBDI
Board & Governance
Institutions & professional bodies
DIAC logo
DIAC
arbitrateAD logo
arbitrateAD
SCCA logo
SCCA
CIArb logo
CIArb
CEDR logo
CEDR
GCCBDI logo
GCCBDI
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IoD UK
Enquiries

For arbitration and mediation, executive leadership, strategic advisory and transformation, or board appointments, please get in touch.

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Ayesha Sultan