Dana Baki

Dana Baki has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Dana is currently serving as the Chief Commercial Officer at The Exploration Company since 2023. Prior to this, Dana co-founded MUNCH:ON, a food delivery platform in the UAE, and served as the COO until its acquisition by Careem in 2022. At MUNCH:ON, they played a key role in disrupting the food delivery industry and received multiple accolades for their work.

Before their entrepreneurial venture, Dana worked as a Seed Investor & Venture Scaler at Aljal Capital from 2012 to 2015. Dana focused on investing in early-stage companies in the Middle East and played a crucial role in their due diligence and regional expansion efforts.

Dana also has extensive experience in corporate strategy and consumer research. Dana worked at Procter & Gamble for several years, holding various managerial positions. Dana'sroles included Senior Manager, Consumer & Market Knowledge in Corporate Strategy Development, Manager, Consumer & Market Knowledge for global brands like COVERGIRL & Max Factor Cosmetics and Olay Skin Care, and Associate Manager, Consumer & Market Knowledge for Olay Anti-Aging Skin Care. Dana's responsibilities included guiding corporate strategy analysis, developing business models, conducting market research, and driving revenue growth.

Dana'searlier experiences include an internship at Procter & Gamble in the Consumer & Market Knowledge department and an Economics Internship at Mercy Corps.

Overall, Dana Baki's work experience showcases their expertise in strategy, entrepreneurship, market research, and venture investing.

Dana Baki began their education in 2001 at the University of Michigan, where they pursued a BA degree in Economics & English. Dana completed their undergraduate studies in 2005. Afterward, they attended Georgetown University McDonough School of Business from 2008 to 2011, earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree.