Industry: Legal Strategy, Policy & Corporate Governance
Designation: Legal & Strategy Head, Juscogen & Alcop | Author & Academician
Country: UAE / Global
Company: Juscogen & Alcop
Impact: A gold medalist in law and visionary strategist, she empowers multinationals, governments, and academia across MEA, Europe, and India, while dismantling barriers for women in leadership with integrity, innovation, and advocacy.

Henrietta Newton Martin | Bridging Barriers with Legal and Strategic Expertise

A visionary Legal Strategist, Policy Expert, Author, and Academician, Henrietta Newton Martin commands eminent transnational expertise spanning the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and India. Acclaimed for her incisive legal intellect and strategic acumen, she has empowered multinational corporations, government entities, and emerging enterprises across various sectors, including aviation, FMCG, hospitality, technology, oil & gas, and sustainable manufacturing.

A gold medalist in Law (LLB/JD) and LLM (Master of Laws), Henrietta seamlessly integrates academic distinction with pragmatic influence. She has championed clients in complex litigation and corporate affairs, delivering strategic legal counsel centred on governance, cross-border transactions, and regulatory compliance.

Augmenting her legal erudition, Henrietta has garnered distinction as a published author and has delivered lectures while imparting legal and management scholarship at prestigious universities & institutions globally, cultivating the next generation of legal & management professionals. She is widely quoted internationally by universities, law firms, books, magazines, and other reputable publications, underscoring her authoritative influence in legal and leadership circles.

As a pivotal leader handling legal and strategy at Juscogen & Alcop, a multifaceted global enterprise, she embodies principles of integrity, innovation, and sustainability. 

Henrietta firmly believes that true leadership transcends authority, and it is the unwavering commitment to integrity, the courage to innovate, and the dedication to uplift others. “With steadfast resolve and an unconquerable spirit, a woman wields profound puissance, her influence flowing eternally beyond the bounds of her journey. Humility, the crown jewel of enlightened minds, unites deep sagacity with graceful restraint to nurture exemplary leadership,” Henrietta reflects. 

Henrietta’s unwavering commitment to advancing women in leadership continues to dismantle barriers, fostering a progressive and equitable corporate landscape throughout MEA, Europe, and beyond. Empowering women is not merely a mission but a transformative journey that reshapes industries and inspires generations.

Henrietta says, “Women have always been at par with men when it comes to their abilities; it is just that both men and women are gifted differently. Women are intelligent, while men exhibit traits of being intellectuals. Hypothetically, if there is a weighing scale to weigh the abilities of what men can achieve and what women can achieve, I am confident that the scale will be balanced. I think creating such awareness will do much good rather than reclaiming something that naturally exists. To lead effectively, one must learn the art of following and must pursue the truth.”  

As a trailblazing leader, Henrietta Newton Martin continues to contribute to the lives around her, inspiring growth and transformation wherever she goes.