Meet the Judges
Al-Futtaim
Group Head of Corporate Travel Services
Souhilla Taarabit is a travel industry leader with over 15 years of experience driving strategic transformation across corporate travel. Originally from France and based in the UAE since 2016, she brings a global perspective while navigating regional nuances with ease.
She has led global travel functions for PepsiCo and Amazon and currently heads Corporate Travel Services at Al-Futtaim, where she oversees large, complex travel programs and works closely with accommodation partners as part of an integrated travel ecosystem. Souhilla also serves on the Board of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA MENA) and is an Advisory Board Member for the Business Travel Show Asia Pacific 2026.
Recognized at the Aviation Business Middle East Awards 2024 as the only buyer ever nominated in the “Unsung Hero of the Year” category, she is known for her customer-centric mindset, deep regional insight, and ability to assess corporate travel and accommodation solutions through a strategic, sustainable and culturally intelligent lens, balancing traveler needs with corporate and supplier realities.