# Brooke Arthur

CEO / Principal at Qantara Advisory  
Qantara Advisory  
United Arab Emirates

## At Cognition

- Role: Former Managing Director, MEA & JAPAC (Sales/GTM)
- Joined: Sep 2025
- How they joined: Directly
- Before Cognition: VP, GTM - International, Scale AI
- Now: Qantara Advisory (https://www.linkedin.com/in/petersonbrooke)
- Overlapped before Cognition with other Cognition people at: Scale AI; Harvard University (https://www.autumn.ai/resources/cognition/worked-together)

## Identity
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petersonbrooke

## Notes
- Her LinkedIn shows her as Managing Director, MEA & JAPAC at Cognition, based in Dubai, from Sep 2025 to Aug 2026. Since Sep 2026 she has been CEO / Principal of Qantara Advisory, which 'advises the world's leading AI companies and select governments on global growth, Sovereign AI, market access, and strategic partnerships'. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/petersonbrooke)
- Fronted a strategic go-to-market partnership between Cognition and zypl.ai (Founder & CEO Azizjon Azimi) to bring Devin and Windsurf to banks, fintechs and financial infrastructure providers in MENA and Central Asia. The press release, datelined Dubai, names her Managing Director for MENA & APAC at Cognition AI. (https://www.einpresswire.com/article/895903403/zypl-ai-and-cognition-partner-to-accelerate-governed-ai-deployment)
- Verbatim on Japan: "We are deeply grateful for the strength of our Japan community and the exceptional reception to both Devin and Windsurf. ... As we expand our presence, we are also growing our team in Japan." She tagged Chan Kwon, Jessica Kwok, Asmar Ghafoor and Akshat Agrawal. Windsurf, which Cognition acquired in July 2025, was part of what she sold in the region. (https://www.linkedin.com/posts/petersonbrooke_im-proud-to-celebrate-the-continued-momentum-activity-7402597436621512704-UIQb)
- Helped run Devin's 1-year anniversary user meetup at Mercari's Tokyo office, where over 500 people registered before Cognition had officially launched in Japan. A colleague's post tagged Brooke Arthur, Akshat Agrawal, Jessica Kwok and Emily Cohen. Her own post, verbatim: "Over 500 people joined us to celebrate Devin's first anniversary—an energizing reminder of the momentum we're building together." (https://www.linkedin.com/posts/petersonbrooke_im-deeply-humbled-by-the-incredible-turnout-activity-7404810920641748992-1Xz0)
- Verbatim on Devin: "Devin is a real product that is transforming some of the largest organizations and most ambitious governments TODAY. That's why it's the fastest growing tech company of all time… and we're just going to keep cranking up the heat", shared with coverage of Cognition's $400M raise; she framed the pitch around CxOs and Ministers tired of AI "that is more hype than substance". (https://www.linkedin.com/posts/petersonbrooke_cognition-ai-defies-turbulence-with-a-400m-activity-7371936172530597888-Dim_)
- Verbatim on Scale: "At Scale, I had the privilege of contributing to everything from supporting the development of autonomous vehicles and AR/VR to powering more than 90% of the world's LLMs. I was fortunate to work alongside some of the most brilliant minds and companies in AI as well as heads of state, ministries, and enterprise leaders on transforming economies and businesses with AI." (https://www.linkedin.com/posts/petersonbrooke_after-45-incredible-years-at-scale-ai-i-activity-7368524411114541056-wY7V)
- At Scale AI (Mar 2021 to Aug 2025) she moved up from Head of Global Accounts to VP Global Accounts, then VP Generative AI Accounts ('I lead Scale's Generative AI Accounts, Global Accounts and Technical Account Management teams'), then VP GTM - International based in Dubai from Oct 2024. That Dubai move set up her MEA remit at Cognition. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/petersonbrooke)
- As Scale AI's Vice President for International Partnerships, she joined agreements made in Tajikistan with international AI companies to create a data center and GPU cluster, alongside Scale technical director Matthew Spall. The zypl.ai/Tajikistan relationship continued into her Cognition partnership in 2026. (https://en.avesta.tj/2025/05/27/tajikistan-and-international-ai-companies-agree-to-create-data-center-and-gpu-cluster/)
- Co-founded Causely in Dec 2013 as Co-Founder, VP Strategic Partnerships, later Co-Founder + VP Sales. Causely was acquired by ASX-listed Skyfii in Feb 2018 (AFR: 'Skyfii buys US firm Causely and brings on KFC founding CEO John Y. Brown', a deal worth $3.5 million). She then served as Skyfii's VP Sales, North America (2018-2019). (https://www.afr.com/technology/skyfii-buys-us-firm-causely-and-brings-on-kfc-founding-ceo-john-y-brown-20180204-h0tgc3)
- Public headline says "CEO / Principal at Qantara Advisory". (https://www.linkedin.com/in/petersonbrooke)
- At Sama (2019-2021) she was Director Strategic Accounts, then Senior Director Global Sales ('I led GTM teams in NAM, EMEA and APAC'), then VP Strategic Sales. Together with Scale, that gives her two data-labeling employers before she moved to AI agents. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/petersonbrooke)
- Was VP Operations + Strategic Development at Sojo Studios (Apr 2010 to Dec 2013), a company 'acquired by Rising Tide, a Zynga studio'. She then consulted for Zynga (2014-2017) and Kongregate (2017-2018). (https://www.linkedin.com/in/petersonbrooke)
- Formerly known professionally as Brooke Peterson: her LinkedIn slug is petersonbrooke, and Scale AI executive listings name 'Brooke Peterson, the VP of Generative AI Accounts at Scale AI'. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/petersonbrooke)
- Listed among AICONF-2026 speakers as 'Strategic Advisor · Cognition AI'. (https://aiconf2026.com/all-speakers/)
- Verbatim: "I have no illusions about ever being as high-performing and productive as Devin 🤣 but I couldn't be more energized about the journey ahead." (https://www.linkedin.com/posts/petersonbrooke_after-45-incredible-years-at-scale-ai-i-activity-7368524411114541056-wY7V)
- Education: Master's in International Relations, Harvard University (2021-2023), earned while a Scale VP; MBA in International Business, Lynn University (2008); bachelor's in International Business from Lynn University (2006) and American College Dublin (2005). (https://www.linkedin.com/in/petersonbrooke)
- Founding team member of Next Generation Ventures (Lexington, KY, 2008-2010), which her profile calls a 'Key investment partner for Sojo Studios and Causely'. She was also Co-Founder + COO of BlueStream Global in London (2009-2010). (https://www.linkedin.com/in/petersonbrooke)
- Previous roles include Managing Director, MEA & JAPAC at Cognition; VP, GTM - International at Scale AI; VP, Generative AI Accounts  at Scale AI; VP, Global Accounts at Scale AI; Head of Global Accounts at Scale AI; VP, Strategic Sales at Sama; Senior Director, Global Sales at Sama; Director, Strategic Accounts at Sama. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/petersonbrooke)
- Education history includes Master's degree, International Relations, Harvard University; MBA, International Business, Lynn University; Bachelors, International Business, Lynn University; Bachelors, International Business, American College Dublin. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/petersonbrooke)
- Director of Operations + Strategic Development at Mavericks in Education (Ft. Lauderdale, 2007-2008), where she 'Co-built new venture from start-up to profitable operation' and helped present to state legislatures. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/petersonbrooke)
- Location is United Arab Emirates. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/petersonbrooke)

## Experience
- CEO / Principal at Qantara Advisory - EMEA (Sep 2026 - Present): Qantara Advisory advises the world’s leading AI companies and select governments on global growth, Sovereign AI, market access, and strategic partnerships.
- Managing Director, MEA & JAPAC at Cognition - Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Sep 2025 - Aug 2026)
- VP, GTM - International at Scale AI - Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Oct 2024 - Aug 2025)
- VP, Generative AI Accounts at Scale AI - San Francisco Bay Area (Feb 2023 - Oct 2024): I lead Scale's Generative AI Accounts, Global Accounts and Technical Account Management teams
- VP, Global Accounts at Scale AI - San Francisco Bay Area (Apr 2022 - Feb 2023): I led Scale's Global Accounts team
- Head of Global Accounts at Scale AI - San Francisco Bay Area (Mar 2021 - Apr 2022): I led GTM for our Global Accounts team
- VP, Strategic Sales at Sama - San Francisco Bay Area (Jan 2021 - Feb 2021): I led GTM for the Strategic Accounts and Account Management teams
- Senior Director, Global Sales at Sama - San Francisco, CA (Jul 2019 - Jan 2021): I led GTM teams in NAM, EMEA and APAC
- Director, Strategic Accounts at Sama - San Francisco, CA (Jul 2019 - Mar 2020)
- VP Sales, North America at Skyfii - San Francisco, CA (Feb 2018 - Jul 2019)
- Co-Founder + VP Sales at Causely, Inc. - New York, NY (Nov 2016 - Feb 2018): Company acquired by Skyfii
- Co-Founder, VP Strategic Partnerships at Causely, Inc. - Los Angeles, CA (Dec 2013 - Feb 2018): Company acquired by Skyfii
- Consultant at Kongregate - San Francisco, CA (Aug 2017 - Jan 2018)
- Consultant at Zynga - San Francisco, CA (Jan 2014 - Dec 2017)
- VP Operations + Strategic Development at Sojo Studios - Los Angeles, CA (Apr 2010 - Dec 2013): Company acquired by Rising Tide, a Zynga studio
- Co-Founder + COO at BlueStream Global LTD - London, United Kingdom (Jul 2009 - Apr 2010)
- Director of Operations + Strategic Partnerships at Next Generation Ventures, LLC - Lexington, KY (Oct 2008 - Apr 2010): Founding Team Member. Key investment partner for Sojo Studios and Causely.
- Director of Operations + Strategic Development at Mavericks in Education - Ft. Lauderdale, FL (Nov 2007 - Oct 2008): Co-built new venture from start-up to profitable operation. Partnered with CEO to plan/develop strategies, participated in investor meetings, managed daily operations, collaborated with Legal to facilitate objectives, and helped present value proposition to state legislatures.

## Education
- Harvard University - Master's degree, International Relations - (Jan 2021 - Jan 2023)
- Lynn University - MBA, International Business - (Jan 2008): Graduated National Honors Society and Magna Cum Laude
- Lynn University - Bachelors, International Business - (Jan 2006): Graduated with Honors and Magna Cum Laude
- American College Dublin - Bachelors, International Business - (Jan 2005)

## Sources
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/petersonbrooke
- https://www.linkedin.com/posts/petersonbrooke_after-45-incredible-years-at-scale-ai-i-activity-7368524411114541056-wY7V
- https://www.linkedin.com/posts/petersonbrooke_cognition-ai-defies-turbulence-with-a-400m-activity-7371936172530597888-Dim_
- https://www.linkedin.com/posts/petersonbrooke_im-proud-to-celebrate-the-continued-momentum-activity-7402597436621512704-UIQb
- https://www.linkedin.com/posts/petersonbrooke_im-deeply-humbled-by-the-incredible-turnout-activity-7404810920641748992-1Xz0
- https://www.linkedin.com/posts/azzyg_tokyo-mercari-cognition-activity-7404807838025625600-8nPp
- https://www.einpresswire.com/article/895903403/zypl-ai-and-cognition-partner-to-accelerate-governed-ai-deployment
- https://www.afr.com/technology/skyfii-buys-us-firm-causely-and-brings-on-kfc-founding-ceo-john-y-brown-20180204-h0tgc3
- https://en.avesta.tj/2025/05/27/tajikistan-and-international-ai-companies-agree-to-create-data-center-and-gpu-cluster/
- https://aiconf2026.com/all-speakers/
- https://www.linkedin.com/posts/activity-7424373826748329984-3o3H


Researched with Autumn (https://www.autumn.ai) from public sources. Updated 2026-11-04. Profile: https://www.autumn.ai/resources/cognition/people/brooke-arthur · Everyone at Cognition: https://www.autumn.ai/resources/cognition/people