Reem Alharbi has been the head of LinkedIn’s operations in Saudi Arabia since July 2020. She has been associated with LinkedIn since 2016. Alharbi joined the company as KSA public sector strategy lead and worked in different key positions until taking over as the head of operations last year. Since joining the company, her main responsibility has been to connect and work with the highest levels of government and private executives to make a meaningful impact and drive revenue and business growth. Her current role now sees her working closely with various public and private sector stakeholders to tackle pressing issues such as employment and national strategies. In 2005, Alharbi started her career in Dubai with Eye of Dubai as a marketing and public relations executive. She moved to Saudi Arabia in 2008 to lead the marketing and communications with Eye of Riyadh company. Alharbi is fluent in Arabic, English, and French. She has marketed and organized over 1,000 events around the world. She is a marketing and communications professional with over 15 years of experience in various multinational companies such as Ernst & Young (EY), Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, and Dur Hospitality. She was awarded the MENA Female Role Model award for her stellar contributions to the business and her role in developing young talent. Alharbi obtained a bachelor’s degree in business administration and marketing at the University of Dubai in 2009. She also obtained a bachelor’s degree in computer science at Prince Sultan University in Riyadh in 2003. Alharbi is an avid chess player and an animal rights activist.