Washika Haak-Saheem

Washika Haak-Saheem, PhDis an internationally recognised academic leader and trusted advisor at the intersection of education, policy, and industry. With over two decades of global experience, she currently serves as Dean of Dubai Business School, where she has led large-scale institutional transformation, built high-impact public-private partnerships, and advanced internationally accredited, future-focused education models aligned with national development agendas. 

Her work spans higher education strategy, human capital development, accreditation, and inclusive growth, with advisory roles supporting governments, multinational organisations, and global professional bodies. As a scholar, she is widely published in leading international journals on talent management, workforce transformation, and career systems in emerging and high-growth economies. 

Dr Haak-Saheem brings strategic foresight, governance expertise, and a deeply international perspective, enabling higher education organisations to translate vision into measurable impact across borders and sectors.