Zoë Harries

Global Connector. Opportunity Architect.

Global Connector.
Opportunity Architect.

Connecting people, markets and capital across borders. Mobilizing investment. Creating shared prosperity.

Zoë Harries of Impact Zones giving a keynote on FDI and special economic zones

Intro

I build bridges between markets, cultures, governments and capital – translating between different worlds to create opportunities that none could realize alone.

My life has been about crossing borders. My work is about making them easier for opportunity to cross.

20+

Years in FDI & SEZ

$20B+

Economic zone investment

140+

Investor agreements

GCC · Europe · APAC

Markets connected

Work

Executive & Strategist

Founder and Managing Director of Impact Zones FDI Advisory, leading greenfield SEZ development, investment attraction and institutional design in markets where the playbook doesn't exist yet. I turn ambitious economic visions into governance frameworks, regulatory structures and financial models that actually get built.

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Speaker

A sought-after voice on FDI, Special Economic Zones and cross-border investment, speaking at platforms including AIM Congress, the World Free Zones Organization, Financial Times events and BNEW Barcelona. I challenge the assumption that commercial returns and positive impact are a trade-off.

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