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Linda joined ADGM Courts as Registrar and Chief Executive in September 2015, where she has made ADGM an international trailblazer for innovative judicial services, and for pioneering game-changing technology in dispute resolution. She leads ADGM's extensive dispute resolution services, including the court-annexed mediation scheme, and overseeing the state-of-the-art ADGM Dispute Resolution Hearing Centre. In November 2022, Linda pioneered and launched an additional two world first projects: the introduction of blockchain technology for the global enforcement of commercial judgments and “mediation in the metaverse”, a transformational service with a next-generation approach to settling disputes. As a champion for gender equality, Linda serves on the Advisory Council of Masdar’s Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER) platform, and leads ADGM’s Gender Equality Initiative. Linda previously served as CEO and Principal Registrar of the Supreme Court of New South Wales, Australia. Linda has also been a Partner of two Australian law firms and held a senior legal position with a large commercial insurer, located in New York, USA. In 2022 and 2023, Linda was listed in Forbes Middle East’s “50 Most Powerful Businesswomen” and "100 Most Powerful Businesswomen 2023" respectively. Linda was also recognised by her Australian community in June 2022 by being awarded the 2022 Australian Business Person of the Year. In April 2023 and 2024, Linda was listed in Arabian Business’ 50 Inspiring Women Leaders, and in June 2024, Linda was awarded the Lifetime Contribution Award at the LexisNexis Middle East Legal Awards 2024. In the July 2025 edition of Finance World Magazine, Linda was listed in the Magazine's "50 Most Influential Business Women of the UAE 2025". Linda was also recognised among the Top 10 Transformational Corporate Legal Leaders - August 2025 Powerlist in the Arabian region by The Arabian Governance & Business Boardroom.