Nadia Saidi, an international serial entrepreneur and diplomat whose expertise seamlessly bridges business, finance, and marketing, has been nominated for the Women Entrepreneur of the Year award at the Influencer Magazine Awards 2026. The nomination recognises her exceptional ability to build and scale ventures across multiple sectors while simultaneously serving as a diplomat working to strengthen economic ties between nations. Specializing in luxury branding and wealth management, her ventures range from founding marketing agencies across Canada and the United States to Eluxe branding, where she builds luxury brands, crafts compelling visual identities, and drives end-to-end business growth, to advising top-tier global institutions. Her extensive track record spans high-end sectors, including fine jewelry Maisons, AI tech Luxury Villion AI, and private aviation her own private jet airline, Queen Jets, as well as investment firms and hedge funds.
In these roles, Nadia oversees operations for multi-billion-dollar portfolios across healthcare, real estate, and off-market investment opportunities, demonstrating her capacity to manage complex financial structures and deliver results at the highest levels. Her ability to navigate the intersection of luxury, technology, and finance has positioned her as a trusted advisor to some of the world’s most prestigious institutions. She has built a reputation for excellence in crafting visual identities and driving business growth for luxury brands, helping her clients achieve visibility and success in competitive global markets. Her work with Eluxe branding has been particularly influential, as she continues to shape the way luxury brands communicate their value and connect with discerning audiences.
Beyond operational leadership, Nadia serves as an international relations consultant, facilitating cross-border venture capital and investor matchmaking. As a diplomat, she works to strengthen economic ties between nations, specially USA and Europe, promote peace, and empower young leaders and female entrepreneurs worldwide. Her diplomatic work reflects her deep commitment to using her business expertise for the greater good, fostering collaboration and understanding across borders. She believes that economic development and international cooperation go hand in hand, and she has dedicated significant time and energy to building bridges between cultures and economies.
What distinguishes Nadia Saidi is her ability to balance multiple demanding roles while maintaining a clear focus on her mission to empower others. She has successfully navigated the complexities of entrepreneurship, diplomacy, and wealth management, building a career that is as diverse as it is impactful. Her work with female entrepreneurs is particularly noteworthy, as she actively mentors and supports women seeking to build their own businesses and achieve financial independence. She understands the unique challenges that women face in the business world and is committed to creating opportunities for them to succeed. Nadia’s ventures, including Queen Jets, her private jet airline, and Luxury Villion AI, demonstrate her willingness to innovate and push boundaries in industries that are often resistant to change. Her ability to identify emerging trends and capitalize on them has been a key factor in her success as an entrepreneur. Her work in the AI tech space, particularly with Luxury Villion AI, highlights her forward-thinking approach and her commitment to integrating cutting-edge technology into luxury branding and wealth management.
Her nomination for the Women Entrepreneur of the Year award at IMA 2026 celebrates her extraordinary contributions to the world of business and her unwavering commitment to empowering others. From her early days as a founder of marketing agencies to her current role as a diplomat and advisor to global institutions, Nadia has consistently demonstrated the qualities of a true leader: vision, resilience, and a deep commitment to making a positive impact on the world. Her legacy is defined not only by the businesses she has built and the portfolios she manages but by the lives she has touched through her mentorship, her diplomatic work, and her dedication to promoting peace and economic development on a global scale.
