33 SAUDI ARABIA CEO TODAY MIDDLE EAST AWARDS 2025 Leadership Excellence in Higher Education Dr. Almutairi drove strategic projects and key partnerships. Awards & Recognitions Under Dr. Almutairi’s leadership, the institute achieved several prestigious awards, including: • Stevie Award for The Organization Led By Women - Government or Non-Profit (2024) • Stevie Award for The Female Executive of the Year – Government or Non-Profit (2024) • ‘GREAT PLACE TO WORK’ Certification • ISO Certifications: - Quality Management (ISO 9001) - Business Continuity (ISO 22301) These awards reflect Dr. Almutairi’s commitment to excellence and innovation, highlighting the institute’s significant role in fostering a distinguished work environment under her leadership. Case Study on Financial Sustainability and Institutional Growth On November 6, 2024, a case study titled ‘Pioneering Excellence: How Women’s Transformational Leadership Drives Business Excellence and Financial Sustainability’ was published in the Journal of Infrastructure, Policy and Development. The study examines the success of the Development and Consulting Services Institute in achieving financial sustainability and business excellence under Dr. Almutairi’s leadership. The research highlights how her transformational leadership has driven success through governance, digital transformation, and human capital development, serving as a model for the role of women in achieving strategic and developmental goals within organizations. The full study can be accessed via DOI: https://doi.org/10.24294/jipd.v8i13.8943 About Dr. Almutairi Dr. Mashael Almutairi was recently appointed as the Vice Rector for Investments at Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University. She also continues to serve as the Secretary General of Endowments. She recently completed her tenure as the Dean of the Development and Consulting Services Institute, where she played a pivotal role in strengthening the institute’s position as a leading consulting hub, driving financial sustainability, and fostering institutional growth. With over 15 years of academic and administrative experience, Dr. Almutairi previously served as the Dean of the College of Languages and Translation at the university. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Leicester, United Kingdom, along with a Certificate of Specialization in Finance & Accounting from Harvard Business School. Additionally, she has completed prestigious leadership programs, including: • Misk Leadership Program 2030 • INSEAD Leadership Program During her leadership at the Development and Consulting Services Institute, Dr. Almutairi spearheaded strategic projects and high-impact partnerships with both the public and private sectors, ensuring the institute remained aligned with evolving market demands. She also launched Centers of Expertise, providing specialized consulting services tailored to the Saudi market.
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