Maria Fridman

Chief Operating Officer

• Job Details:Led corporate restructuring and ensured 100% business continuity, coordinating five cross-functional teams across three jurisdictions. Built institutional banking relationships with First Abu Dhabi Bank, ADIB, and Banque Misr, enabling full operational setup in <90 days. Orchestrated cross-border vessel acquisitions valued at over €50 million, including end-to-end due diligence, negotiation, and compliance. Reduced onboarding time for financial/legal compliance by 40% through optimized stakeholder alignment with UAE authorities.

Head of the Strategic Development Department

• Job Details:Authored and executed a 5-year strategic plan (2022–2027) targeting market expansion, digital transformation, and ESG integration—approved by the board in Q4 2022. Designed governance and ESG frameworks aligned with ISO, API, and MARPOL standards—enabling bids on international projects worth $100m+. Founded and scaled a turnkey dredging business: hired 45+ personnel, procured vessels, achieved HSE compliance, and secured contracts totaling $60 million. Established enduring partnerships with 6 major port authorities and LNG stakeholders, generating recurring project streams. Boosted annual RFP win rate from 38% to 67% by reshaping business development strategy and ESG positioning.

Principal Advisor in Department of Digital Products Labeling and Legalisation of Goods Circulation

• Job Details:Spearheaded the legislative rollout of mandatory digital labeling in pharmaceuticals, tobacco, and FMCG sectors, impacting 80,000+ products nationwide. Drafted 3 federal laws and 12+ regulatory amendments, aligning with EAEU and WTO frameworks to enhance cross-border trade transparency. Reduced counterfeit product circulation by 30% within 6 months across target sectors, via phased implementation and legal harmonization. Led legal consultations with 20+ executive agencies and industry associations, minimizing legal disputes and operational downtime. Delivered legal recommendations to parliament committees on data privacy, liability standards, and digital compliance enforcement.