General Counsel | Sirius International Holdings | UAE
Voted one of the Most Visionary General Counsels to Watch in 2024 by CIO Look, Magdalena is
an award-winning General Counsel, international keynote speaker, panelist and business
strategist.
With a background as an experienced technology lawyer, her career expands over several
industries including energy and automotive, with an expert specialism in advanced technologies.
She confidently holds a seat at the C-Suite table, manages Boards and advises on advanced
technology development and deployment, protecting innovation and data.
She is passionate about AI for good and human centric technology, with a qualification in AI
Ethics, Regulation and Compliance from the University of Oxford, Said Business School. She
speaks regularly on local and international stages on Responsible AI, AI ethics, regulation and
governance and is a thought leader on the new “power couple” AI and energy. She is an active
member of the DIFC’s Regulation 10 Committee, the International Advisory Council of the
ADGM Dispute Resolution Heading Centre and works with the Fast Company Middle East as a
part of its Impact Council 2025 initiative.
Magdalena has significant experience in stakeholder management, leading teams and legal,
compliance and governance operations, guiding businesses and providing strategic advice. She
brings a unique perspective, gained from her experience as an elite competitive bodybuilder,
empowering individuals she works with to unleash untapped potential.
Magdalena acts as a mentor for the Law Society, UK, JIIPCC Mentorship and Internship
Program (mentoring students and young professionals across Africa in AI, FinTech and IP) and
Abu Dhabi SME HUB. She also contributes to leading academic studies and papers on
technology ethics, governance and compliance.
Prior to joining Sirius Magdalena Konig was a key member of AIQ’s executive leadership team.
She led the team that brought AIQ into fruition, drawing on her vast international experience as
an advisor to public and private organizations. As the General Counsel at AIQ, she was
responsible for the oversight of the Legal, Governance and Compliance functions. AIQ is a
disruptive advanced technology pioneer that is leveraging AI to solve complex challenges in the
Energy Sector, power digital transformation and accelerate energy transition; forging towards a
more sustainable future. Established as a joint venture between ADNOC and Presight, the
company drives homegrown Abu Dhabi innovation and creates real possibilities with AI in line
with the UAE’s ambition to become a leading global AI hub.
