Top 10 Women COOs In Middle East - 2024

Women leaders in the Middle East are making significant strides in transforming the business landscape. In the role of COOs, they are breaking barriers in traditionally male-dominated industries and are redefining leadership through innovation, strategic vision, and a focus on inclusivity. One prominent example is Valeria Lang, the COO of BRAVE Combat Federation (BRAVE CF). Her journey reflects how women are reshaping the business world in the Middle East. With her passion for boxing and sports management, Valeria's commitment to the sports industry has been instrumental in establishing BRAVE CF as a leading global Mixed Martial Arts organization. Valeria’s early experiences in Bahrain, where she became the managing director of Bahrain MMA Gym in 2014, showcased her dedication to the sport. She played a key role in managing Bahrain's first professional MMA athletes and recognizing the potential of the region. Her being part of movement that led to the creation of the KHK MMA team, which secured highprofile names such as Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev. Having a leadership role , KHK MMA evolved into the KHK Sports group, expanding into various sports and talent management.