Dana Al Yazeedi

Dana Al Yazeedi brings over 14 years of experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Corporate Governance across prestigious organizations within the UAE, including Mubadala Investment Company.

Prior to joining Grant Thornton UAE, Dana served as the Internal Audit Division Director at the Department of Health, Abu Dhabi, where she led significant initiatives, such as establishing a corporate compliance and integrity function, revamping the audit office to enhance efficiency and effectiveness and ensuring a ‘Generally Conforms’ rating by the External Quality Assessment. 

Previously, Dana worked as an Internal Audit Director at the Department of Education & Knowledge in Abu Dhabi. Prior to that, Dana worked in multiple organizations such as Mubadala Investment Company, Emirates Investment Authority and UAE Accountability Authority where she started her career as an External Auditor. 

Dana holds a Bachelor’s in Accounting and Finance from Abu Dhabi University, Diploma of Accounting and Finance from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and several certifications, including Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP), and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). She is also an alumnus of McKinsey’s Leadership Program. Her board experience includes positions with Daman Health Insurance and the UAE Internal Auditors Association.