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Nov 2022
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Adapt, change, evolve, grow… re-engineer...

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Today in the HeronCode studio we are joined by Basma Bushnak. Basma is the Co-Founder & CEO of Emkan Education, an educational consultancy based in Jeddah. A masters degree holder, Basma has over 10 years experience in the educational field. But above all, Basma is a proud mother of her 14 year old son.

HeronCode’s Executive Search division is ensuring women are appropriately represented across C-suites and Boards globally.


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