Principal, the Seed Advisory Group
Seema is a creative leader who has been at the forefront of global change across public and private sector. On Wall Street, she was the general counsel of internet-boom era Tradescape.com, sold to ETrade for +$250MM. In Saudi Arabia, she served as the Chief Strategy Officer for the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority, the Senior Advisor on Sports Economy for the General Sports Authority, and as a member of senior teams in country positioning, economic planning, and investment. Adept at guiding large scale portfolios under close domestic and global scrutiny, Seema now steers value as a member of boards and councils bringing a holistic view on financial, socio-economic, and community returns. While the Salzburg Global Seminar recognized her for opening the doors of leadership to others, the US Congress has awarded her its Bronze Medal for Service. She is a UN Women mentor for UAE entrepreneurs.
Admitted to the NY Bar, Seema has studied at the School of International Service, the American University, WDC; the IIT-Chicago-Kent College of Law; and Columbia Law School. She devotes her time to organizations who place knowledge and inclusivity at their heart.