Ivanka D. S.

About

As an entrepreneur and philanthropist, I've dedicated my career to supporting change-makers and impact-driven initiatives. At the heart of everything I do is a deep commitment to mindfulness, presence, and living with intention. I believe the most meaningful impact begins within. Whether through philanthropy, sustainable projects, or simply how we show up each day - I'm drawn to depth, authenticity, and soulful alignment. My work is rooted in helping purpose-driven people and projects thrive, not just professionally, but with a genuine sense of meaning. If you value presence over perfection and purpose over performance, I'd love to connect.

Experience

• Co-Founder and Managing Partner at OPHIR INVESTMENTS
  Feb 2010 - Present · 16 yrs 5 mos

  www.ophirinvestments.com

• Founder & Managing Director at The Signature Co.
  Nov 2009 - Nov 2010 · 1 yr 1 mo

  The Signature Company is a boutique PR & Marketing consultancy, specializing in corporate reputation and positioning of SME’s with a strong aptitude towards financial services and investor relations services.

• Head of Corporate Affairs and Protocols at NAKHEEL PJSC
  Jun 2008 - Nov 2009 · 1 yr 6 mos

  Responsible for defining and implementing public affairs strategy to raise awareness amongst audiences including government, regulators, investors and other influencer groups; led the protocol for the VIPs, Governments, Special experts groups and authority alliances

• Advisory Board Executive at International Conference Organizers
  Apr 2004 - Nov 2009 · 5 yrs 8 mos

  Ivanka has conveyed the responsibilities of advisory board executive within international conference organizers in the role of a speaker, workshop facilitator, chairman or panelist in the exposed part of the activities, coupled with a relevant paper work studies globally: • "Corporate Communications 2009", Dubai UAE • “Reputation Management and Brand Building in Telecoms”, Madrid Spain • “Engaging Employees with Internal Communication”, Vienna Austria • “Corporate Communications 2007”, Dubai UAE • “Youth Marketing Strategy”, London UK • “HR outsourcing strategies 2006”, Amsterdam Netherlands • “Telecommunication Strategic Outsourcing Forum 2007”, London UK • “The war for talent in Russia and CIS”, Moscow Russia • “Mobile Strategies to the youth market”, Barcelona Spain • “Corporate Communications”, Dubai UAE • “Services Marketing Europe 2005”, London UK • “Business Intelligence Europe”, Paris France