Emma Johnston

Emma Johnston is currently working as an Executive Assistant at Portas in Dubai. She has provided comprehensive administrative support across various regions, including the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, North America, and Australasia. Emma has been ensuring smooth operations and effective communication within the team, leveraging her extensive experience to manage schedules, coordinate meetings, and handle correspondence efficiently.

Before joining Portas, Emma spent three years working for the Executive Director and the wider team of the Real Estate Investment Department at Abu Dhabi Investment Council. In this role, she provided high-level administrative support, ensuring the smooth functioning of the department. Prior to that, she worked as an Executive Assistant at BAE Systems UAE Headquarters in Abu Dhabi, where she moved from the UK in 2018 with her husband.

Emma holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Language from the University of Essex, UK. Outside of work, Emma enjoys road cycling and going to the gym. She used to be a keen runner and represented Essex County at the national level in cross-country during her school and college years. Emma ran the London Marathon in 2010 and has participated in several half marathons since then. She also enjoys playing badminton, tennis, and is just beginning to learn padel. Additionally, she is an avid supporter of Ipswich Town FC.