Hanim Dogan-Jain is an accomplished board advisor, investor, keynote speaker, and exited tech founder with over 30 years of global experience across AI, Tech, Consumer, Fashion, HealthTech, Climate industries. I bring a combination of strategic oversight, entrepreneurial mindset, and hands-on executive experience to the boardroom.
Skill set
- Mentoring & Coaching
- Board advisory and governance experience in growth-stage and established organisations
- Technology strategy and digital transformation
- Fundraising, investor relations, and capital strategy
- International market expansion and cross-border operations
- Business growth, scaling, and operational optimisation
- Innovation leadership and new business development
- Strategic decision-making in complex and fast-changing environments
Style & Value
- Independent, constructive, and outcome-oriented
- Strong ability to bridge strategy and execution
- Global perspective with sound commercial judgment
- Long-term focus on sustainable value creation and innovation
Industry/ Sector Experience
- B2B SaaS & AI
- VC-Backed Startups and Scaleups
- Technology
- Consumer
- Fashion
- Health Tech
- FinTech
- Climate
Board Advisory, Fractional & NED Experience
- Advisor & Mentor, 2025 - Current, Connectd (Global)
- Advisor, 2024 – Current, European Innovation Council (EU) – Brussels
- Board advisor & NED, 2024 – Current, Women On Boards – UK
- Venture Partner, LaunchAfrica VC - Global
- Advisory Board Member, 2024 – Current, Richmond University London - UK
- Advisory Board Member, 2024 – Current, The LEAD Curriculum - UK
- Investor & Board Advisor, 2024 - Current, AIAI Studios - UK
- Board Advisor & Investor, 2024 - Current, PeaceandPure - UK
- Investor & Board Advisor, 2024 – Current, Rimoda - the Netherlands
- Non- Executive Director (NED), 2024, IMO - UK
- Non-Executive Director (NED) and Board Advisor, 2023 - Current, PhophiAnnah Foundation (Non-profit) - SA
- Strategic Advisor, 2017 - 2019, The Embassy of Turkey - Thailand, China
- Member and Business Advisor, 2016 - 2023, BASA: Institute Business Advisors
Credentials
- Exited Founder & CEO (exit to Dutch Software Company)
- Master of Business Administration, Economics, University of Maastricht - Netherlands
- Faculté des Sciences Economies. BA Degree in Finance and Marketing, Université de Rennes - France
Awards
- Winner, Accenture Business Engage Award in ICT & Services (2023)
- Finalist, Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Women of Stature (2022)