Maysoun Ramadan on Leadership, Grief, and Building Meaningful Impact
Maysoun Ramadan, Founder of Hedgehog in Dubai, a global voice with 20 years of Fortune 500 experience, is a leader working at the intersection of healthcare, leadership, and human impact. With a career spanning business, marketing, communications, public affairs, and diversity, equity, and inclusion, she has focused on improving access to healthcare, building more inclusive systems, and supporting patients and communities around the world.
In this interview, Maysoun shares the personal experiences that shaped her leadership, how living abroad influenced her understanding of success, and why grief, vulnerability, and authenticity have become central to the way she leads. She also reflects on women in leadership, supporting loved ones from afar, and what organizations still need to do to create true inclusion and belonging. Through her work with Hedgehog in Dubai, she also brings these insights into advisory and coaching, helping organizations bridge the gap between global ambition and local resonance.
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