Aya Maria Moussalli

Aya Maria Moussalli is a professional driving the Innovation and technology sector for Enterprise Singapore in the Middle East and Africa region. She focuses on fostering Co-Innovation Programs and Open Innovation Challenges with governmental entities and MNCs to adopt cutting-edge solutions like AI, Web3, Fintech, IoT, and Smart Cities technologies, aiding their scale in the MEA Region.

Aya also represents MEA at significant events such as the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) and the Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF). Before her current role, she contributed to promoting 'Made in Italy' products in the UAE while working at the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Dubai.

Aya is described as goal-focused, open-minded, capable of independently handling projects, a hard worker, a problem solver with superb communication skills, comfortable in multicultural settings, creative, brave, motivated, and a fast learner. She excels in interfacing across various sectors and engaging different stakeholders.

Education-wise, Aya holds a Master's degree in International Projects Development & Export Management, a Master's degree in Management & Business Strategy, a Bachelor's degree in Development Economics and International Development, and completed her high school with a scientific degree.

Her professional experience includes roles such as Senior Business Development Manager and Business Development Manager at Enterprise Singapore, Business Development Manager at the Italian Industry & Commerce Office in the UAE, Research Intern at ITA - Italian Trade Agency, Project Manager at the University of Rome 'La Sapienza,' and Student Intern at the World Food Programme.