Our Founders - Women In Power

Meet Our Founders

Creating The Ecosystem Where Brilliant Women Lead

Dima Ali Barakt is a board-level executive with 15+ years of leadership across the GCC and global markets. As Board Member and COO of GW Group, she drives strategic growth, operational excellence, and large-scale transformation. A trusted leader in complex organizations, she builds high-performance teams and strong partnerships with government and global stakeholders. As a Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Women in Power Business Network, Dima championing inclusive leadership and empowering women in business. Recognized as an Iconic Woman in Global Executive Leadership, Dima is actively engaged with leading networks including AmCham, British Chamber of Commerce Dubai, Canadian Business Network, and Dubai Chambers. Ayo Nova complements this foundation with deep expertise in global female leadership, marketing, coaching, and media. As Founder and CEO of a multi-million-dollar, organically grown ecosystem of companies, she has coached over 5,000 entrepreneurs, educated more than 20,000 women across 6 continents, and contributed to over USD 500 million in cumulative client revenue growth. Her work spans Europe, Canada, the USA, Africa, and other international markets, supported by a strong global network of women leaders, founders, coaches, and creators. Ayo is also a prolific author of the best-seller, The Future of Business Is Female.