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Ana Hudson

Ana Hudson

Head of Sustainability, SEVEN

Ana serves as the Head of Sustainability at Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN), a pivotal player in realising Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.

Ana graduated from Universidade de São Paulo (USP) with a degree in Architecture and Urbanism, and furthered her education with a Master in City Planning at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, focusing on Environmental Policy and Planning. Ana has over twenty years of experience in sustainability, environmental compliance, urban planning and real estate development in KSA, UAE, USA, and Brazil. She has established a sustainability and environmental practice for companies, led the development of sustainability frameworks, energy and carbon, water and waste management strategies, sustainable development guidelines and implementation programs, as well as environmental compliance efforts for land development, infrastructure, and renewable energy projects. . Ana has not only contributed significantly to global architecture firms but has also propelled her career trajectory in the dynamic landscape of the Middle East. Ana has led sustainability teams in the Middle East since 2008, when she contributed to the development of strategic plans and green building regulations in the UAE. Prior to her tenure with SEVEN, Ana established and led the environmental and sustainability work at Diriyah Gate, spearheading the first LEED for Cities Platinum certification in KSA.