In this significantly evolving globalized economy period, today where the world is overcoming a sea of changes, marketing sector is no different. Overwhelmed with challenges owing to the emerging trends and changing consumer preferences, organizations today are faced with multitude opportunities and adversities in terms of doing business. While C-suite level executives are diligently leading other functions responsibly within the company, a Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) responsibly works towards growing the business through marketing and business outreach. Overseeing the planning, development and execution of an organization's marketing & advertising initiatives, CMOs play a vital role in a company's growth fulfilling their vital responsibilities right along establishing creative influence to devising business strategies.

As technology changes are fast-paced, and changing consumer behaviours intricate to match up all time, CMOs role has evolved substantially respective of visibility and potential for leadership and influence. Dubai, a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates, is home to prolific business industries today. There are many industries effectively enriching the country with their lucrative business scales such as mining, farming, fishing, manufacturing, teaching and nursing, R&D (e.g. IT), including others. The CMOs positioned at the various organizations across these industry sectors have extensively proved their dexterity in business and marketing bagging greater growth opportunities there, and this gender inclusive leadership includes Women CMOs too. And, it is certainly applauding to witness them working through every facet of the enterprise, right from strategic planning to talent management to innovation, to a customer-centric endeavour.

Our endeavour at Women Entrepreneur Magazine has always been to highlight remarkable women leaders across geographies and industries. In keeping with our motto, the current issue of the Women Entrepreneur Magazine features a list of `Top 10 Women CMOs in Dubai - 2022'. Compiled by a panel of industry veterans, CEOs, CXOs and the Women Entrepreneur Magazine editorial team, the list features prolific women who have not only crafted illustrious and innovative businesses, but have proven their mettle as leaders across the diverse businesses playing a key role in contributing towards strengthening the workforce.