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Our Core Team

Meet the talented individuals behind Saudi Wonder Women, bringing stories of extraordinary women to the world.

Xinyi Tong

Xinyi Tong

Founder of the project, producer and interviewer

Xinyi is an MBA student at Stanford, an MPA student at Harvard, and an ex-BCG consultant who advised GCC governments on media and entertainment projects. She was the first female expat at BCG Riyadh and a World Economic Forum Global Shaper.

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Shahnawaz Zali

Shahnawaz Zali

Oscar-nominated film director

Zali is a Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 (2017) and a nominee for the 43rd Annual Oscars Student Academy Award. Currently, he serves as the Manager of Integrated Marketing & Digital Content at the Media Majlis Museum at Northwestern University in Qatar.

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Josh Wilson

Josh Wilson

Executive Producer & Media Entrepreneur

Josh Wilson is a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree (2018), Executive Producer, Journalist, and Founder of Global Venture Partners. He has produced work for Disney, ESPN, and BBC and is also the Chief Strategy Officer at Binj and the Founder of Wilson Worldwide, an award-winning media production company.

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Our Mission

At Saudi Wonder Women, we believe in the power of storytelling to inspire change. Our mission is to showcase the extraordinary achievements of women who are transforming Saudi Arabia through their vision, determination, and leadership.

By highlighting these remarkable stories, we aim to challenge stereotypes, celebrate progress, and inspire the next generation of female leaders in the Kingdom and beyond. Each interview in our series explores personal journeys, obstacles overcome, and the lasting impact these women are making in their respective fields.

Our team brings together international expertise in filmmaking, production, and storytelling to create compelling content that resonates with audiences worldwide. We are committed to authentic representation and giving voice to the diverse experiences of Saudi women who are breaking barriers and reshaping the future.

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