Senior
leadership team
Meet Our Senior Leadership Team
At Citizens School, our Senior Leadership Team is dedicated to shaping an innovative and inclusive educational experience. The SLT is make up of seasoned professionals from diverse backgrounds, bringing a wealth of expertise to guide our school towards excellence.
Hisham Hodroge
CEO, Citizens School
With nearly 20 years’ experience in the GCC region, Hisham provides insights and direction to businesses on growing and optimizing their investment portfolios in the sectors of healthcare, education, financial services, food and beverage, logistics and SME.
As the CEO of Citizens School and CIO of Al Zarooni Emirates Investments (ZEI), Hisham has been managing the company’s investment portfolio since 2013. Prior to this, Hisham worked for Istithmar World Capital in DIFC, Dubai and QInvest in Doha, Qatar.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from the American University of Beirut.
Ursula Zeitouny
Managing Director of Operations
Ursula Zeitouny, originally from Brazil and later establishing roots in Lebanon, is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in hospitality management and education. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a specialized focus on Hospitality Management.
Ursula has had a diverse career and currently holds the position of Managing Director of Operations at Citizens School in Dubai, UAE steering the comprehensive operations of the school, overseeing admissions, marketing, IT, and procurement. Her dedication to effective communication has been instrumental in cultivating a positive and collaborative atmosphere within the institution.
Ursula’s journey includes impactful teaching experiences in Muscat, Oman, and Sharjah, UAE. Serving as a Kindergarten Teacher, she instructed in English, Arabic, and Math, leaving a positive impact on young minds. This teaching journey not only refined her linguistic skills but also instilled in her a profound appreciation for diverse cultures. She is committed to leveraging her diverse skills and rich experiences to make meaningful contributions to the fields of education.
Nagham Naamani
Vice Principal, Citizens School
Nagham Naamani, Vice Principal at Citizens School, brings over 24 years of dedicated experience in education to our diverse community. Her journey in the world of education has seen her evolve from an English teacher to assuming various leadership roles, including Head of Department, Head of Primary School, and now, Vice Principal.
Nagham’s passion for personal development and lifelong learning led her to become a certified life coach, specializing in personal development and emotional intelligence. Her dedication to understanding how people think, behave, and interact has been a driving force in her career.
With academic qualifications in Political Studies and Public Administration, as well as a diploma in Educational Leadership, Nagham possesses a rich and diverse skill set. This enables her to mentor and lead individuals not only in educational settings but also in their personal and professional lives.
Beyond her professional life, Nagham is an avid reader, particularly drawn to self-help literature. During her free time, you can often find her cycling through the sunny streets of Dubai, engrossed in a self-help book by the beach, or cherishing moments with her family and friends.