Maria E.

Regional Manager @ UberForBusiness | INSEAD MBA | Technology

Saudi Arabia

About

As Regional Manager for Uber for Business in the Middle East and Africa region, I contribute to transforming the B2B mobility landscape through technology and seamless solutions. With over six years of experience in the industry, I leverage expertise in relationship building, public speaking, and strategic communications to lead cross-functional initiatives that deliver value to clients and drive growth. Prior to my current role, I led onboarding and implementation efforts across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, managing a large and diverse team, while overseeing key partnerships. I also managed Uber’s largest global partnership, collaborating with product, marketing, and support teams to enhance value propositions and profitability. My work is driven by a commitment to innovation and impactful solutions for businesses.

Experience

  • Uber (Full-time · 6 yrs 11 mos)
    • Regional Manager | Uber For Business | Middle East & Africa
      May 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 2 mos

    • Head of Onboarding and Implementation | U4B | Europe, Middle East & Africa
      Apr 2021 - May 2023 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      Currently managing a team of 11 people between Account Managers and Account Coordinators, looking after our largest partnerships across Europe, Middle East & Africa

    • Strategic Client Partner | U4B | MEA
      Aug 2019 - May 2023 · 3 yrs 10 mos

      I look after the largest partnership of Uber globally within a portfolio valued at $850Mn. I manage the strategy through working with cross-functional teams internally from product, to marketing, to support in order to enhance the value proposition and generate profit for both the client and Uber. Stakeholders' management is also key in my role.

  • MBA Candidate, INSEAD BUSINESS SCHOOL, Class of July 2019 at INSEAD
    Aug 2018 - Jul 2019 · 1 yr

  • Thomson Reuters (4 yrs 8 mos)
    • Account Manager
      Jul 2016 - Jul 2018 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      Managed, retained and grew a portfolio of 92 clients across Levant, UAE and North Africa - Grew portfolio through new business additions and upselling to existing clients. - Pioneered market entry into Iraq through providing a customized anti-money laundry solution to the Central Bank. - Managed the implementation of a tailored bond auction for the Tunisian Banks to improve liquidity in their secondary market.  Led a ‘Performance & Development’ workstream that promotes individual growth and collaboration culture across teams.  Recommended the required skill set and courses curriculum for the ‘School of Sales’, a key internal learning initiative rolled out globally.  Nominated for TR CEO Circle award for the top 3 sales regional performers (2017).  Chosen as a mentee for the ‘Reach Mentoring’ program, and Ellevate Global Women network, both promoting women leadership.  Won a team appreciation award for creating an environment of positivity and inclusiveness (2017).

    • Business Development Associate
      Jul 2015 - Jul 2016 · 1 yr 1 mo

      • Initiated relationships with financial professionals seeking to profit from trading and investment opportunities around the globe by supporting them with various Thomson Reuters solutions. • Actively created and grew the New Business Sales pipeline through the Eikon platform in addition to Financial Solutions and GRC sales. • Uncovered cross-selling opportunities such as Thomson Reuters integrated Solutions (Elektron Managed Services/ Elektron Real Time / Data Feed Direct / Thomson Reuters Autex Trade Route / FX Matching) • Supported clients in challenges by enabling integrated AML lifecycle management, which delivers insights across the breadth of their activities ensuring smart and cost-effective AML operations.

    • Credit Analyst
      Dec 2013 - Jun 2015 · 1 yr 7 mos

      Thomson Reuters (TR), Lebanon Credit Analyst - Iraq/Malta/Lebanon Divisions: Financial & Risk (F&R); Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC); Media Above & Beyond: - Won the Silver Award of the Worldwide Credit Management Competition - Voted the Well-being Champion of the office (Global initiative)

  • Graduate Program - Communications at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace- Middle East Center
    2012 - 2013 · 1 yr

    • Built the Communications strategy with partner think tanks in the region. • Managed Carnegie’s website and publishing new releases in English and Arabic (www.carnegie-mec.org) • Wrote and distributed press releases, newsletters, and Q&As. • Managed the center’s social media (Twitter, Facebook).