Dr Keya Bayramova Enterprise with Purpose: Changing lives, building independence
From arriving in Dubai in the early 1990s to building businesses across multiple industries, what shaped your entrepreneurial journey and approach to women’s leadership? My understanding of independence began with my father, the Turkmen artist Durdy Bayramov, who grew up as an orphan. His journey taught me how profoundly opportunity, encouragement and personal determination can change a life. It…
Dr Keya Bayramova's entrepreneurial journey began in the early 1990s after arriving in Dubai, where she built a diverse range of businesses in industries such as recruitment, building maintenance, trading, catering, real estate, and family support services. Driven by her father's experiences, she aimed to empower women in traditionally male-dominated fields through knowledge, judgement, and successful delivery.
Throughout her career, Dr Bayramova has focused on balancing commercial success with workers' dignity and meaningful opportunity. Having recruited over 200,000 individuals, she emphasizes the importance of free recruitment and training initiatives for blue-collar workers in their home countries. Her doctoral research at INSEAD delves into female leadership in the UAE, highlighting barriers like organizational culture, influential networks, and mentorship.
Dr Bayramova advocates for senior sponsorship, transparent promotion pathways, and genuine access to leadership roles for women.
As an art collector and advisor, Dr Bayramova is inspired by her father's journey from orphanhood to becoming an artist. Her efforts in cultural preservation, including the Durdy Bayramov Art Foundation and Bayramov Museum in Toronto, aim to make Turkmen art accessible and encourage creativity, independent thought, and confidence in young generations.
Dr Keya Bayramova hopes that the next generation of female leaders will build ambitious enterprises and use their influence to improve lives, leaving behind a legacy of empowered individuals who provide for their families and open doors for others.
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