MARAM GHANAYEM
Gatineau,Canada
Summary
Administrative and corporate governance professional with 10+ years of international experience supporting C‑suite executives and Boards. Expert in meeting coordination, minute‑taking, confidential document control, policy review, and stakeholder relations. Highly organized, accurate, and trusted with sensitive information.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Board Secretary
Abbeyfield Houses Society of Ottawa
Ottawa, Canada
09.2021 - Current
- Prepare agendas, briefing packs, reports, and minutes for monthly board meetings.
- Set up audio/virtual conferencing and circulate approved minutes and action logs.
- Maintain Board Drive, corporate documents, and confidential records.
- Handle official notices, contact lists, and annual government filings.
- Support onboarding and training for directors.
- Serve as voting board member for policy review and decisions.
Executive Board Member
Maternity Today
Ottawa, Canada
07.2021 - Current
- Support governance, policy development, and strategic direction.
- Vote on annual budgets and organizational policy changes.
- Represent the organization publicly and strengthen connections.
- Monitor progress, report challenges, and propose improvements.
Company Secretary & Director of Investor Relations
Gulf Medical Projects Company PSC
Sharjah, UAE
06.2010 - 06.2019
- Managed corporate governance operations for a publicly‑listed group.
- Organized Annual General Meetings and shareholder communication.
- Maintained statutory registers, securities, debentures, and voting rights.
- Filed annual reports, articles amendments, and appointments with authorities.
- Coordinated publication of financial statements and member registry.
- Ensured compliance with SCA/ADX requirements and governance codes.
- Built strong relationships with regulators and C‑level executives.
Legal & Compliance Coordinator
Commercial Bank International PSC
Dubai, UAE
11.2007 - 06.2010
- Conducted due diligence to identify fraud and money‑laundering risks.
- Prepared compliance investigations and analysis reports.
- Maintained corporate registers and filed official notices.
- Reviewed documentation for account approvals.
- Organized board meetings, agendas, and minutes.
Education
Master’s Degree - Finance & Accounting
Preston University
UAEBachelor’s Degree - Business Administration
Aleppo University
SyriaSkills
- Board & Executive Support
- Meeting Coordination & Minute‑Taking
- Corporate Governance & Compliance
- Calendar & Email Management
- Stakeholder & Shareholder Relations
- Document Control & Confidential Records
- Travel & Expense Coordination
- Reporting & Research
- MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Zoom
- Teams
- Cloud Document Management
Languages
- Arabic, Native
- English, Fluent
- French, Intermediate
Professional Development
Chartered Governance Qualification, In Progress, The Chartered Governance Institute of Canada
Timeline
Board Secretary
Abbeyfield Houses Society of Ottawa
09.2021 - Current
Executive Board Member
Maternity Today
07.2021 - Current
Company Secretary & Director of Investor Relations
Gulf Medical Projects Company PSC
06.2010 - 06.2019
Legal & Compliance Coordinator
Commercial Bank International PSC
11.2007 - 06.2010
Master’s Degree - Finance & Accounting
Preston University
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Administration
Aleppo University