Rina Bardic is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience ranging across marketing, investment attraction and economic development, covering areas of Investment attraction, facilitation and ecosystem building.
In her current role she serves as an expert advisor for Partnerships and Investment Promotion to the Ministry of Investment UAE.
With a background spanning Europe, the US, and the Middle East, Rina brings a diverse and rich perspective.
She was part of the founding team of the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and later served as Investment Attraction Section Head – where she has spearheaded initiatives resulting in the deployment of significant investments across various sectors. Her expertise in facilitation, strategic consulting, stakeholder management, and building long-lasting partnerships has been instrumental in driving economic growth in the region.
Bardic worked with the Investment Promotion team at the World Bank on initiatives covering digital and green FDI as well as best practices for Investment Promotion Agencies can adopt to remain relevant and competitive.
Bardic served as a Director in the Government and Public Sector Advisory Practice at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), specializing in foreign direct investment promotion and sectoral diversification. This regional experience across the Middle East has provided her with invaluable insights into regional dynamics and investment landscapes.
In her career as a strategist and facilitator, Bardic worked with several governments in the GCC and over 1000 CEO’s and investors seeking market entry and facilitation.