Zeina brings a strategic cross-border perspective to GRC, with deep expertise in Saudi and GCC regulatory frameworks and strong command of UK and common law jurisdictions. She is the Managing Director and Founder of ZExcella Advisory (London) and Co-Founder of Tawazun Global (Bahrain). She works closely with boards and senior leadership teams on regulatory business planning, compliance transformation, licensing readiness, governance effectiveness, and institutional maturity. As a trusted advisor to multiple boards across the GCC, Zeina supports strategic oversight, risk management, long-term organizational resilience, governance frameworks, compliance programs, audit readiness, and leadership decision-making. She is a sought-after executive trainer delivering board-level programs in Governance & Board Effectiveness, Enterprise Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Crime & Ethics, Anti-Bribery & Integrity, and Data Privacy & Data Protection — including Saudi PDPL and GDPR.