Zeinab Hayek

Zeinab Hayek leads Mudakka's financial operations as Vice President, where she oversees the company's global financial strategy and fiscal management. With a distinguished background in international finance and a track record of successful financial leadership in technology companies, she brings strategic vision and operational excellence to Mudakka's financial functions. Zeinab specializes in designing financial frameworks that balance innovation investment with sustainable growth—particularly important in the rapidly evolving AI sector. What distinguishes Zeinab's approach is her "Adaptive Financial Governance" methodology, which she developed to create financial systems that maintain rigorous controls while enabling the agility needed in technology-forward companies. Drawing from her Lebanese heritage and multinational financial experience, she integrates diverse perspectives on value and risk management. Zeinab is particularly adept at navigating complex regulatory environments across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring Mudakka's financial operations remain both compliant and efficient. Outside her professional responsibilities, Zeinab is passionate about financial literacy and economic empowerment. She regularly conducts workshops for women in business across the MENA region and has established several educational initiatives focused on financial education for young professionals. Zeinab serves on the board of a Lebanese educational foundation that provides scholarships for women pursuing careers in finance and technology. She believes that responsible financial leadership extends beyond organizational boundaries to broader societal impact.