C-suite professionals, particularly COOs operating in today’s rapidly evolving market must adopt a new set of skills and discipline in order to remain both relevant and reinvigorated for the future challenges which are on the horizon. The impact of innovation and technology is further diversifying and shaping this role, with new trends emerging. We believe in the vision of deriving business connections with a purpose; therefore, we are pleased to introduce the COO Network, a not-for-profit platform which stimulates innovative thinking and collaborative connections amongst professionals across the Middle East region. The purpose of the network is to provide a platform for the most aspiring and ambitious COOs to access professional development in the form of receiving insights, mentoring and growth initiatives, which are offered on a complimentary and ‘invite-only’ basis. Furthermore, we work to offer a platform to further support Emiratisation by providing a development and networking hub, along with enabling more senior females to develop a peer group and a wider sponsorship programme, in order to support them into CEO and board roles.