Reine Carla (Reina) Takla

Head of Research | Real Estate Intelligence & Thought Leadership | Former Business Editor | Former Banker | Lecturer & Regional Moderator

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About

Head of Research at Chestertons MENA, leading market intelligence, thought leadership, and data-driven insights across real estate in the Middle East and North Africa. Former Business Editor, with extensive experience shaping editorial strategies, leading high-performing teams, and engaging senior public and private sector leaders across finance, energy, technology, defence, and emerging industries. Brings a strong banking and wealth management background, advising high-net-worth individuals and institutions, complemented by academic and corporate teaching experience in finance and economics. Regular moderator of high-level industry and economic forums, known for translating complex data into clear, actionable insight.

Experience

  • Head of Research at Chestertons MENA
    Oct 2026 - Present · 2 mos

  • Head of Research at Colliers, MENA
    Jan 2026 - Oct 2026 · 10 mos

  • Arab News (3 yrs 11 mos)
    • Business Editor
      Dec 2022 - Nov 2025 · 3 yrs

    • Editor
      Jan 2022 - Nov 2022 · 11 mos

  • Senior Relationship Manager - Organizations & Institutions Business Development at Banque Bemo
    Oct 2016 - Dec 2021 · 5 yrs 3 mos

  • Finance Instructor at Sagesse University
    Sep 2017 - Jul 2021 · 3 yrs 11 mos