Experienced CEO with a demonstrated history of working in the non-profit organization management industry. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations with a focus on youth empowerment, Organizational Development, Event Management, Career Counseling, and Team Building. Strong business development professional with a Msc focused in Mental Health from University of London.
Dawn Metcalfe is an executive coach, facilitator, trainer and leadership advisor. She is also the author of Managing the Matrix (published in both English and Arabic) and Hard Talk™. Dawn is the founder of Dubai based PDSi, which helps individuals and teams get even better at what they do, and has worked with business leaders…
Fatima Al-Banawi holds a Masters Degree in Theological Studies with a focus on Women, Gender, and Islamic Studies from Harvard University. Prior to her masters, Al-Banawi graduated with a degree in Counseling Psychology and worked against violence at the Family Protection Society in her home city Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Al-Banawi combines consultancy, storytelling, and performance…
Halah Alhamrani is the first female kickboxing and boxing trainer in Saudi Arabia, residing in Jeddah. She has 28 years of experience practicing all styles of Martial Arts including Japanese Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Boxing and kickboxing, with certifications in both CrossFit (level 2) and Calisthenics (level 1) She runs her own private gym in…
Dimple Sahni joined Anthos Asset Management in the fall of 2014. As senior director in the impact investing team, Dimple is responsible for originating investments, managing relationships, and helping to execute strategies for the portfolios at Anthos Asset Management dedicated to impact investing. This includes Skopos Impact Fund, a global, private, impact investing fund focused…
Her Excellency Dr. Shaikha Al Maskari started her career with ADNOC Group and in 1989 she joined her family petroleum company, Tricon Energy Operations. Under her leadership, Tricon evolved into a conglomerate comprised of multinational firms and government-linked companies. In 2008, HE Dr. Shaikha established Al Maskari Holding (AMH), the privately owned holding company of…
With over two decades experience working in international relief and development in a wide array of different countries and contexts, Simon O’Connell is an experienced and entrepreneurial leader. Simon has been the Executive Director of Mercy Corps’ European entity and Senior Vice President for Global Partnerships since early 2015. With responsibility for Mercy Corps’ European…
Tessy de Nassau, Director and Co-Founder of Professors Without Borders Tessy is a Social Entrepreneur, Business Woman, Philanthropist, UNAids Ambassador, Public Speaker, Activist, and Mother. Tessy is founder and partner of the Global consultancy ‘ finding Butterflies’. Some of her clients projects include the new global partnership with the Montessori St. Nicholas Group in the…
Tonye P. Cole is the co-founder and executive director of the Sahara Group. An architecture alumni of the University of Lagos and Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management Program (AMP186), Tonye Cole, together with his partners has grown the company, founded in 1996, from a single entity to a leading African Energy (Oil, Gas and Power…
Vibha Bakshi is a National Award winning filmmaker and Co-Producer / Co-Director with Oscar winner Maryann Deleo. A former business reporter for CNBC, Vibha has studied Journalism and Broadcasting from Boston University and New York University. Vibha’s films have been aired on HBO and Lifetime TV in the United States. Her latest film ‘DAUGHTERS OF…