Eman Al-Hillawi

I’m the chief exec at Entec Si and a 50 per cent shareholder, responsible for ensuring the business has a clear vision, strategy and growth plan. I provide leadership to the team and support communications, PR, and engagement activities.

One of my responsibilities is business development and client relationship management. Ultimately, I’m accountable for the success of the business and the team within it.

I began my career with nine years working as a research associate in biochemistry, before retraining as a business analyst in 1998. I then gradually moved into programme management and later programme directorship, all whilst running Entec Si, where I became CEO in 2021. Throughout this time, I’ve delivered a wide range of projects across local government, the NHS, charities and the private sector.

Completing my BSc in Biochemistry was a key milestone, followed by publishing my first paper on cardiac muscle contraction, successfully earning my PhD.  

In 2019, I was honoured to win both the Institute of Directors’ ‘Director of the Year’ award (SME category) and English Businesswoman of the Year. That same year, I also achieved a personal milestone by earning my private pilot’s licence.

I love helping people. Everything else flows from that!