Samiya Sheikh

Samiya Sheikh is an award-winning innovation strategist and community leader with over a decade of cross-sector experience in the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and South America. She is the Founder and CEO of S&S Collective, a strategic advisory and coaching venture that helps individuals, leaders, and organizations unlock their potential, upskill, and prepare for the future of work.
As Community Champion at the Global Shapers Community, an initiative of the World Economic Forum, Samiya oversees the leadership development and growth of hubs across the Gulf region. Previously, as Curator of the Muscat Hub, she refounded the community and launched grassroots projects in future skills, climate action, wellbeing, and youth development. Samiya serves on the Forum's Longevity Economy Task Force, shaping global efforts on intergenerational equity, healthy ageing, and financial resilience. She holds a BSc in Business Management and Administration and an MBA in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.