Susy Aryani

Experience

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  Westdeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale, Tokyo Branch

  Jan 2001 - Jul 2002

  Head of Legal, Asia Pacific and Japan

  Reporting to the CEO, responsible for all legal support for Japan and Asia Pacific. Member of Management Committee, Compliance Committee and Global E Commerce Team.

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  Standard Chartered Bank

  Jan 2005 - Jun 2008

  Regional Head of Legal, Wholesale Bank, Middle East, Pakistan and Africa

  Appointed as Head of Legal for UAE and Oman in January 2005 for both retail and wholesale businesses. Promoted in 2006 as Regional Head of Legal, Wholesale Bank, to establish the wholesale banking legal department with a focus on wholesale businesses, providing full legal support to Corporate Finance and Advisory, Islamic Banking (Saadiq), Financial Markets, Debt Capital Markets, Syndications, Project and Export Finance, Structured Trade Finance, Trade Services, Security Services and Cash Management for the UAE, the Middle East and Pakistan. Further promoted in 2007, where responsibility extended to Africa (including North Africa) resulting in oversight of over 30 countries. Show less

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  Dubai Holding

  Jul 2008 - Feb 2009

  General Counsel - Dubai Investment Group

  Responsible for all legal and regulatory matters for Dubai Ventures Group (formerly known as Dubai Investment Group) and all of its subsidiaries in the UAE, Malaysia and Hong Kong. Dubai Ventures Group was a subsidiary of Dubai Group with a focus on private equity.A subsidiary of Dubai Holding, Dubai Group is a diversified financial services company focusing on banking, investments and insurance in developing economies. Dubai Holding is a global investment conglomerate operating in 24 countries with a focus on Telecommunications, Property, Hospitality and Real Estate. Show less

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  Royal Bank of Scotland

  Oct 2009 - Oct 2010

  Head of Legal, Regional Markets, Middle East

  Responsible for all legal support to Regional Markets for the United Arab Emirates and the Middle East.

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  The Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department

  Dec 2010 - Apr 2012

  Head of Directorate - Government Contracts

  ▪️ Lead Counsel to the Department of Finance (DOF)▪️Lead Counsel to the Dubai Financial Support Fund (DFSF)▪️ Head of Government Contracts Department▪️Transferred to Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD) in March 2012.

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  Investment Corporation of Dubai

  Apr 2012 - Nov 2016

  General Counsel - Senior Vice President

  Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), the principal investment arm of the Government of Dubai, was established in May 2006 by decree (11) of 2006 under a mandate to consolidate and manage the Government of Dubai’s portfolio of commercial companies and investments. It also provides strategic oversight by developing and implementing investment strategy and corporate governance policies with an objective to maximize stakeholder value, for the long-term benefit of the Emirate.ICD has a rich portfolio of assets, both locally and internationally, across a broad spectrum of the sectors that form the blueprint of Dubai’s dynamic economy. Show less

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  Freelance

  Jan 2017 - Sept 2018

  Independent Legal Consultant

  ▪️During my extended maternity leave in 2017 and 2018, I transitioned into freelance legal consulting, offering strategic legal support to startups and local corporates across a range of sectors. My advisory work spanned Real Estate, Hospitality, General Corporate and Commercial Law, and Dispute Resolution. I collaborated closely with entrepreneurs and business owners to navigate legal challenges, structure business operations, and resolve disputes effectively.▪️I also undertook several pro bono projects, providing legal representation to women who were unable to afford legal services. Show less

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  Lootah Holding

  Oct 2018 - Jul 2022

  𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗮𝘆-𝘁𝗼-𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations and ensuring the efficient functioning of key centralised departments within the Group, including Human Capital, Information Technology, Corporate Affairs, Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE), and Legal and Compliance. This role involves managing cross-functional teams, optimising workflows and implementing best practices to support organisational goals and regulatory compliance.𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻, 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 (𝗖𝗦𝗥) 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲:As Chairperson of the CSR Committee, spearheaded and introduced a range of initiatives focusing on Philanthropy, Environmental Sustainability, and Employee Well-Being. Developed and executed strategic programs aimed at making a positive social impact, enhancing corporate reputation and fostering a workplace culture that empowers employees to contribute to the organisation's social responsibility goals, with a strong focus on community involvement, environmental stewardship and workplace well-being. Show less 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:Successfully established and led the Legal and Compliance Department, overseeing all legal affairs and regulatory compliance across a diverse range of sectors, including:▪️Real Estate Development▪️Construction▪️Interior Design and Furnishings▪️Logistics▪️Islamic Financial Advisory▪️Healthcare Academy▪️Medical Device Trading▪️Information Technology & Digital Transformation ConsultingEnsured that the organisation adhered to the highest legal standards, industry regulations, and best practices, providing strategic legal counsel and mitigating potential risks.𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲:As Head of Governance, spearheaded the establishment of Board structures across the Group, creating effective governance frameworks that aligned with corporate objectives, regulatory requirements and industry standards. This included developing policies and practices that fostered transparency, accountability, and ethical decision-making throughout the organisation.𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:Successfully established and implemented Group-wide policies and procedures across multiple functional areas, ensuring consistency, compliance, and alignment with organizational goals. These areas included: Investments, Finance, Legal, Human Resources (including Performance Management), Information Technology and Health & Safety. The development and implementation of these policies contributed to streamlined operations, risk mitigation and enhanced organisational performance across the Group. Show less

  • Group Chief Operating Officer

    Oct 2019 - Jul 2022

  • Group General Counsel

    Oct 2018 - Jul 2022
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  Lootah Global Capital Limited

  Apr 2019 - Jul 2022

  Compliance Officer / Money Laundering Reporting Officer

  Established an Islamic Finance Advisory company in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), successfully securing a DFSA Category 4 License. Oversaw all regulatory compliance functions, including Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and Data Protection reporting requirements, ensuring the company adhered to the highest standards of regulatory and ethical practices.