Sandra Helayel is the Director of International Government Engagement and Sustainability for GE Vernova. She leads outreach and drives partnership opportunities with government stakeholders around the world. Her role also includes providing advice on the development and delivery of policy and regulatory frameworks.

In addition, Sandra is a member of GE Vernova’s global sustainability organization and leads various sustainability initiatives, working closely with the company’s Chief Sustainability Officer. These initiatives include navigating GE Vernova’s engagement at global climate events, such as the UNFCCC’s annual Conference of the Parties (COP), leading discussions and partnerships with international organizations, launching a global corporate coalition focused on technology and innovation, and supporting the GE Vernova businesses in their sustainability operations.

Sandra is the co-sponsor of the GE Vernova UAE Sustainability Network, an employee resource group which takes a grassroots approach to supporting and furthering GE Vernova’s sustainability goals, including the company’s commitment to achieve carbon neutrality in its operations and facilities by 2030.

In addition to her role at GE Vernova, Sandra serves as the Co-Chair of the Sustainability-ESG Committee at AmCham Dubai, and is a member of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Advisory Committee on Climate and Environment.

Sandra joined GE in 2012 and quickly developed into a key player in the Government Engagement team, with her previous role leading GE’s government relations in the Gulf region. Prior to joining GE, Sandra worked at the Department of Finance, Government of Canada, where she focused on the creation of tax policy for the country’s finance industry.

She holds a master’s degree in Public Policy and Public Administration and a bachelor’s degree with a double major in Economics and Political Science from Concordia University, Montreal, Canada.