Aminath Hussain Zaady, Chief Operating Officer of Brennia Kottefaru and Co-Founder of Rouf, has been recognised as the winner of the Global Women of Influence Award 2025 in the Impact and Change category. She was also named Global Woman of the Year under the Professional and Career Women Award 2024 by Women in Management, highlighting her outstanding contributions and influence on both local and international platforms.

The Global Women of Influence Awards is an international initiative that honours exceptional women leaders who are shaping industries through innovation, empowerment, and transformation. The 2025 awards reviewed over 300 candidates worldwide, selecting honourees based on their leadership vision, social impact, and measurable achievements.

Zaady has emerged as a pioneer in redefining leadership through the integration of innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity. At Brennia Kottefaru, she has introduced AI-driven operational systems, data-led marketing strategies, and a responsive management model rooted in sustainable and people-centred practices. Her leadership has transformed traditional hospitality operations into a modern, technology-enabled, and collaborative ecosystem. Under her stewardship, Brennia has become one of the fastest-growing hospitality brands in the Maldives, setting a new benchmark for intelligent and sustainable luxury.

Renowned for her empathetic and inclusive approach, Zaady leads with creativity and collaboration, fostering a culture that promotes empowerment, innovation, and continuous learning. Her philosophy focuses on building workplaces that celebrate diversity, shared purpose, and collective growth.

As Co-Founder of Rouf, a global travel technology and co-living company, Zaady is helping shape the future of community-oriented travel and living. Rouf combines two key concepts: Co-Living, which provides smart, design-led shared spaces encouraging collaboration and connection; and Travel Tech, a digital platform offering global citizens flexible, technology-driven experiences. Together, these elements position Rouf at the intersection of innovation, sustainability, and human connection—redefining modern living in an increasingly borderless and digital world.

Beyond her entrepreneurial work, Zaady serves as the Ambassador of Co-Liv Singapore, where she advocates for sustainable living ecosystems and inclusive innovation across Asia. She is a committed supporter of women’s empowerment and continues to advance access to leadership, mentorship, and opportunities for women and underrepresented groups, inspiring emerging changemakers to lead with purpose.

Established in Singapore and presented in Dubai, the Global Women of Influence Award celebrates women who embody a balance of innovation and empathy—leaders shaping a more equitable, sustainable, and connected future.