Kanari is currently leading the Group Human Capital function, for Petromin Corporation – operating in 5 regions, across 40+ countries, with 6,000+ colleagues. Her accomplishments have included – Establishing, leading and directing integrated HR systems/functions/teams. Establishing Joint Ventures as well as private sector and semi-governmental Legal Entities, within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

In addition to launching Women Empowerment and Early Talent development programs. Kanari holds a wealth of people development knowledge, due to her experience in the areas of talent management and leadership capacity building within various industry sectors in the GCC region & Europe.

Having started her career at the early age of 18, her experiences have provided her with greater insights into the female career development and early talent aspirational mindset; hence driving Diversity and Inclusion change initiatives and programs, is one of the many causes she is very passionate about.

Kanari’s roots embrace the warm culture of the East, driven by her Saudi origins. Combined with her Western education and upbringing, stemming from the United Kingdom.

 She holds an MBA from the University of Northampton, in addition to a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree, in Human Resources Management from the University of Business & Technology.