Farzana is a multiple award winning Chief HR and Corporate Services Officer, is a Chartered Fellow of CIPD, holds a post graduate diploma in Human Resources and Development from Wolverhampton Business School, UK, is certified with the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives UK, as well as the British Psychological Society. Farzana has had over 21…
Asmae Lemniei is a Strategy and innovation expert passionate about the future. Her commitment to strengthen the innovation ecosystem in the MENA region and her double expertise in driving strategic digital transformations from one side and advising disruptive tech startups from the other, makes her the catalyst of change our region crave for. Asmae believes that the…
Patchoulee’s love for music is rooted in the 80s when her brother was DJing at old skool house parties playing disco, soul, funk and jazz; She soon became addicted to collecting vinyl, this was fuelled by the job she landed working for Wiiija Records at Rough Trade in London. It was here that she got her lucky…
Daniel Kratochvil is a senior higher education administrator with experience in university strategic planning, academic program development, international initiatives, and both local and international accreditation. He is currently serving as Director of Institutional Initiatives at the Abu Dhabi School of Management, where he holds the rank of Associate Professor of Public Administration and Policy. Dr. Kratochvil…
Maya Nakhdjavani Rao is the Managing Director of Customer Experience at FedEx Express, covering the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa (MEISA) region. Maya manages the customer care operations and customer experience solutions for the region, with a team of approximately 970 people, located across the region. With the key responsibility of enhancing customer experience…
Marina Tirado is a lifelong learner who is passionate about creating a positive impact on people´s lives through education. She is a global citizen who grew up in Spain, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Japan, and USA and has worked in more than 50 countries worldwide. For the past 18 years she has successfully lead diverse challenging…
Valentino has worked in the music industry for the last 20 years, having worked with leading brands, companies and artists and having founded himself several successful companies. From running some of the biggest clubs in the world, such as legendary Barraca in Valencia (Spain) or the globally renowned Amnesia Ibiza, often ranked among the top…
Enjy Kiwan has always been passionate about being a presenter. Her real aspiration lies in taking her audience on a journey to discover the true heritage and legacy of a brand, and share in their success and achievements. Before following her dreams, Enjy worked in the banking Industry for almost ten years as an investment…
Sally is a recognised voice on UAE and Australian radio, interviewing some of the world’s top CEO’s and award-winning game-changers across every field. An Australian of Middle-Eastern heritage, she grew up in Sydney with a deep awareness and appreciation for the multifaceted stories of those who belong in more than one culture. She began her…
Dr. T. B. (Mac) McClelland, Jr. resides in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Dr. Mac holds several accredited degrees; a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Mathematics from The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina; a Master of Arts (MA) in Human Resources Management from Pepperdine University; a Master of Arts (MA) in International Policies Studies…