
Anas Almarie
Director

Anas Almarie

Anas Almarie is the Director of Social Media Solutions & Training specialising in government and corporates at UAE-based Social Station - an official LinkedIn partner. As an executive and founding member of the Arab Social & Digital Media Council since 2016, he also Co-hosts the weekly live show #HRMEChat in affiliation with SHRM - MEA.
Additionlly Almarie was awarded by Dubai Internet City in 2015 for the best app award in the smart city app hackathon. He is also the founder of MENA Social Media Awards, Almarie currently judge’s and acts as chair across 6 regional & international awards: International Business Excellence Awards, Gulf Customer Experience Awards, Gulf Real Estate Awards, Gulf Digital Expereince Awards, Gulf Employee Experience Awards, and Gulf Sustainability & CSR Awards.
Currently Almarie is a TV guest, author and keynote speaker across Asia, Middle East and Africa, and an adjunt faculty at SP Jain Global Managment School and a former lecturer at the University of Sharjah – Engineering School. He is also an active member at Social Media Club and Toastmasters International.
More info: www.AnasAlmarie.com, Portfolio: https://goo.gl/T2Tzhy

Thomas Bosse
Head of Programmes

Thomas Bosse

Mr. Bosse, Head of Programmes at Dubai Carbon, manages the company’s business in the fields of energy, sustainability, green economy, and climate change. He has more than 10 years of international working experience as project/program manager and team leader in various areas of energy, environment, sustainability, green economy, and climate change. His primary focus areas are renewable/conventional energies, biomass and waste to energy, energy efficiency, and the demand side of energy.

Dr. Pablo Izquierdo
Senior Technical Manager

Dr. Pablo Izquierdo

Dr. Pablo Izquierdo has an Engineering Doctorate (EngD) on Environmental Technologies from the University of Surrey in UK. He also holds a Master of Science (MSc) degree on Applied Energy from Cranfield University in the UK. Pablo also has an Industrial Engineering degree from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid in Spain.
Currently Dr. Pablo is the Senior Technical Manager in Dubai Carbon Centre of Excellence (DCCE) where he provides technical support, management and expertise on sustainability. His particulars areas of expertise are energy and waste management in buildings, Green House Gases (GHG) accounting, energy auditing and management and LEED certifications.

Amer Zureikat
CEO & Co-Founder

Amer Zureikat
Amer has over 20 years of diverse work experience across multi-national and regional companies. Amer has held leading positions at Merck Sharp & Dohme, Bayt.com, Altibbi.com and others in the MENA Markets. One of Amer’s many passions is mentoring and advising start-ups and entrepreneurs in the region. He sits on the advisory board of multiple new ventures and dedicates much of his spare time and energy in assisting these local and regional start-ups to grow.

Brijesh Dhruve
Chief Environment Officer

Brijesh Dhruve

Mr Brijesh holds a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering degree with Post Graduation in Environment & Sustainable Development and an MBA in Environment Management. He is a Lead Auditor in ISO 14001 & 9001 with significant experience in implementing, maintaining and auditing Environment Management System. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and also a certified Energy Auditor from the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Government of India. He comes with more than 18 years of experience in Environment Management and has worked with many multinational companies. His main competence is in developing environmental strategies, conducting and reviewing EIAs and ESDD studies, environmental site assessments and ISO 14001 audits, carbon footprint studies and Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) and on-site/off-site training, etc. As an Environmental Sustainability Subject Matter Expert, he has executed diversified projects like Oil & Gas pipeline projects, REACH – CLP implementation, SAP – EHS consulting and implementation of core and special modules, Solar PV projects, obtaining Project finance, etc. He holds several merits like realizing carbon credits under CDM projects, approving Project finance from IFC & OPIC, implementing ISO 14001 in oil & gas industries, etc. Prior to joining ENOC, he has worked for organizations like KNPC, Cairn Energy, GSPL, Infosys, SunEdison, UL MSS, Holcim group of companies like ACC & Gujarat Ambuja Cements, etc. in different capacities. His main role within ENOC is to develop, implement and deliver environmental management and technical services and awareness training programs to ENOC to minimize environmental non-compliance and pollution risks, improve environmental performance and develop a culture of pollution prevention and resource conservation”.

Mohammad Shadi Hamwi
CEO - Chief Architect

Mohammad Shadi Hamwi

Mohammad Shadi Hamwi is the CEO and Chief Architect for a UAE based Engineering Consultancy firm. Over the last 20 years, he managed long list of reputed projects from Design to Execution. His company’s designs were approved by HH Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoom and few other Rulers and VIP’s as well as Mega Developers in UAE. Architect Mohammad Shadi Hamwi is an expert in Real Estate Developments and Facility Management and has great skills in connecting developer’s vision with market demand to deliver feasible projects at the satisfactory level of Design Uniqueness, functionality and Build-ability He also gives great attention to construction management to deliver his projects at the desired quality on time on budget. He is an arbitrator by experience, a previous lecturer and Instructor in some Universities, a moderator in reputed events and a guest speaker in many National and International prestigious conferences.

Ismail Al Hammadi
Managing Director

Ismail Al Hammadi

Ismail Al Hammadi is an expert real estate professional. He is founder and Managing Director of Al Ruwad Real Estate and Biznet Consulting. Before starting his journey as an entrepreneur, he served as Executive director (Business Development) in TECOM, Sales Director in TECOM investments, Manager Government Relations in Dubai Industrial City and Senior Coordinator in Department of Economic Development Dubai.
His versatile experience enables him to provide appropriate consultancy to real estate investors and streamlined solutions for startups. The entrepreneur and resourcefulness in Mr. Hammadi helps organization to create profitable changes through unconventional and futuristic thinking using nimble and advance technology cutting down unwanted time constraints and road blocks. His venture and synergy till date have complimented hundreds of campaigns, non-profits, legal boards and brands.

Loubna AlHaddad
Sustainability Senior Consultant

Loubna AlHaddad

Loubna Al Haddad is a sustainability and climate change senior consultant, she is a Member of the International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP)– USA, the Royal Society of Biology (MRSB) – UK and IRCA registered EMS Lead Auditor, she provides insights into key economic, environmental and social trends, helping organizations across multiple sectors translating complex sustainability trends into strategic business decisions.
Her specialties include development of sustainability strategies and frameworks and supporting organizations to manage their risks and capitalize on opportunities, she has extensive experience in corporate social responsibility, GRI sustainability reporting and assurance, greenhouse gas emission reduction, she has supported corporates in aligning sustainability dimensions with UN sustainable developments goals and has authored and co-authored many sustainability research and thought leadership.

Naila Al Moosawi
Executive Human Resources Director

Naila Al Moosawi

Naila Al Moosawi represents the new breed of female Emirati Board-ready women.A credible Exco member and commercially focused decision maker championing differentiation through commercial transformation.
She naturally drives performance to transform organizations and develop strong high-potential teams across the region.Recognized speaker and panel judge member across MEA.As the Director of Human Resources - GCC she is responsible for organization and human capital development, offering over 15 years of progressive experience.
Naila is the Diversity and Inclusion Champion leading D & I ambitious plans in GCC. She holds MSc in Psychology from Middle Sex University UK and CIPD Associate; and a Directorship Program Graduate from Hawkamah- Institute of Directors

James Duthie
Chief Executive Officer

James Duthie

James started Touchpoints Consulting & Communications in 2008. Since then he has been helping clients in the GCC, North African, Central European and Asia Pacific markets realise their Customer Management aspirations. James brings a decidedly customer-centric viewpoint to customer management and helps clients realise the potential of communications to create and manage moments of truth. He has also run innovation workshops for some of the regions larger brands and governments. His recent and current clients include twofour54, Yas Marina Circuit, Nissan, Environment Agency-Abu Dhabi, United Nations Environment Programme, Aldar, Majid Al Futtaim and the Berkeley Group. James is a regular speaker at client and industry events. Prior to establishing Touchpoints James worked for the Ogilvy Group for 17 years, across Asia Pacific, Europe and most recently as the Chief Executive Officer of OgilvyOne Middle East, which he founded. He was the architect of Emirates frequent flyer programme – “Skywards” and several of the regions other leading loyalty initiatives in the financial services, telco and hospitality sectors.
www.touchpointsconsulting.com

Maria Sillanpaa
Founding Director

Maria Sillanpaa

Ms Sillanpaa is the Founding Director of Sustainability Advisory, an international network of seasoned sustainability consultants with its home-base in Dubai.
Maria is an internationally recognised CSR and sustainability leader and a pioneering practitioner. She has worked exclusively in this field for over a quarter of a century, helping diverse organisations with their sustainability journeys. Prior to founding Sustainability Advisory, Maria held pivotal roles at The Body Shop International, KPMG and AccountAbility.

Helen Sell
Director

Helen Sell

A Customer Experience Specialist who enables organisations to develop emotionally positive experiences with their customers as a business differentiator. She empowers organisations to improve and innovate CX strategy. The growth of conscious consumerism in markets around the world is a key area of interest and increasingly an essential lens through which to view CX strategy.Helen draws on her background as a Marketing Strategist, with extensive experience of Research and Planning, moving into Customer Experience Consultancy in 2010.

Mohammed Husary
UAS Co-Owner/Founder and Executive President

Mohammed Husary

Mohammed Husary is a results-driven leader, entrepreneur, and corporate strategist with over 20 years’ experience in aviation. He is Co-Owner/Founder and Executive President of UAS International Trip Support, a leading global trip support solutions provider. His dynamic leadership has helped the organization create innovative new products and services and has been a pivotal factor in its strong global expansion.
Mr. Husary sponsors a wide range of philanthropic social initiatives. He’s also a member of several official international associations and organizations. In 2018, he was selected as a member and lecturer in the Arab Professionals Forum of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation and won the Sapphire Pegasus award for lifetime achievement.

Tareq Khan
Co-Founder/Partner

Tareq Khan

Executive Leader with around 15 years of professional experience in Brand Building, Campaign Development, Loyalty Management, Communication & Sustainability.
Tareq holds an MBA and is a certified Life & Relationship Coach from Mars-Venus. As for the area of Sustainability, Tareq is a certified Chief Sustainability officer from International Leadership Management Institution.

Walid Abdelrahman Mohamed
Operation and Maintenance Dept Manager

Walid Abdelrahman Mohamed

Walid Abdelrahman
Operation & Maintenance Department Manager,
RAK Wastewater Agency, PSD, Government of RAS ALKHaimah.
Walid has 23 years experience in operational management of water and wastewater treatment systems with a very keen interest in staff development and continual innovation to achieve highest efficiency in the process of preserving the most important resource - Water.
He served as Area O&M manager in Veolia Water for 11 years before joining RAKWA to establish its O&M Department 2 years ago, enabling RAKWA to manage the operation and maintenance of its own wastewater assets in-house.

Mohammad Algilani
Independent Consultant, Environmental Management & Contingency Planning

Mohammad Algilani

Independent Professional Certified Trainer in environmental management with over 25 years of practical experience in environmental engineering, oil spill response strategies, contingency planning, and national/international environmental regulations. In 1988, joined the Saudi PME as Environmental Engineer, in 1990, appointed to support the National Oil Spill Response Team for the Gulf War Oil Spill and transferred to Saudi Aramco in early 1991 to work as Pollution Control and Environmental Engineer. In 1995, moved to the Red Sea to establish the Pollution Control Unit. In 1999, transferred to Vela International Marine Limited, the shipping arm of Saudi Aramco to head the Pollution Control & Environmental Engineering Unit. In 2002 nominated to join the Saudi National Delegation to the International Maritime Organization. In 2003, joined the Intertanko Environmental Committee and represented Saudi Aramco/Vela in all. Retired in 2012 continued to work independently.

Tim Crowe
Director

Tim Crowe

Since 2009 Director of Owner Affairs, and responsible for Commercial and Sustainability at Kingfield Owner Association Management Services. In UAE since 1993 as GM/Consultant for various organisations. Tim is a Chartered Management Accountant and member of Emirates Green Building Council since 2015. Tim has assisted Kingfield to drive down energy costs in Kingfield’s various communities of more than 10,000 mainly residential units. Tim has led ‘happiness’ initiatives for communities consistent with the policies of RERA and UAE authorities.

Shafnas Siddiq
Management Consultant

Shafnas Siddiq

Shafnas is a management consultant who has worked on many strategic initiatives across industry domains to design and implement sustainable operating models. He believes that knowledge and innovation is the key to any successful business and is highly motivated by organizational strategy and people excellence for a sustainable future. Shafnas is currently working with ADNOC where he provides expertise on conceptualizing new initiatives for adoption within the organization to drive sustainability and operational excellence through process optimization, human capital rationalization and technology adoption.

Chimsy Chandran
Senior Sustainability Consultant

Chimsy Chandran

Chimsy Chandran, a Senior Sustainability Professional, with over 11 years of experience in construction and sustainability sector, is committed to facilitate and implement low carbon measures and to deliver practical solutions to address climate change and promote sustainable design.
Her credentials in Sustainable Development includes LEED AP (BD+C), Estidama PQP (PBRS) and WELL AP. She has overseen the integration of sustainability within many prestigious projects in GCC and numerous successful certification projects for WELL (buildings), LEED (buildings) & CEEQUAL (infrastructures) in UAE.

Rohitashwa Mishra
CEO

Rohitashwa Mishra

I run a reliable international Human Resource & Training Consultancy Service Firm, providing manpower, HSE Training & Overseas placement consultancy meeting the industry demands for professional manpower. Our process-driven organization assists clients in recruiting trained professionals for different industries. In all over GCC Countries, we also deliver various HSE Training at our office as well as at the client's project site (Basic Life Support & First Aid, Working at Height, Confined Space, Scaffolding Safety, Electrical Safety and all other safety training).

Abdulhamid Pourmohamad
CEO

Abdulhamid Pourmohamad

Eng.Abdulhamid Pourmohamad is a technology entrepreneur, electrical engineer holds a Master’s degree in Engineering Management(MEM). He has been involved in construction and renewable energy industry since 2006 in Dubai UAE, He is a certified Solar PV expert by DEWA shams Dubai to practice and integrate solar PV systems for MW plants in the renewable energy industry. Furthermore, he is a program and project management professional by PMI and Certified International Commercial Contracts Manager (CICCM) in purchasing and supply chain.

Rovina Susan John Richard
Sustainability Manager

Rovina Susan John Richard

Rovina Susan J is a Sustainability fanatic!! She specialises in facilitating sustainability strategic planning, Green Building certifications, MEP and Solar Energy. She graduated with a Master’s degree in Electronics and Electrical Engineering from the University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK. R.S has served as one of the leading MEP and Sustainability consultants for companies, government agencies and non-profit organisations. An enthusiastic and driven individual looking to further her career within Energy and Sustainability through hard work and continued professional development.

Aasim Hameed
Head Of Facilities And Property Management

Aasim Hameed

Mr Hameed is a Facilities and Property Management expert with more than 20 years of experience across a range of industry sectors including Business Parks, Academic, Health, and Industrial Cities, Theme Parks, Hospitality, Retail, Residential and Office. Formerly as Executive Director and Group Director for organizations such as ICI Plc UK, Dubai Holding, Dubai Properties, Dubailand, du Telecom, Tatweer, TECOM Investments, Al Rajhi Holding. He is highly qualified with diversified experience in global operations and cultures, strategic planning and execution, organizational vitality and development, operations integration while driving continuous improvement. Proven track record of effective compliance assurance, world-class employee safety performance, sophisticated management systems, sustainability, optimization and creating EHS brand reputation and business value. Aasim joined RIKAZ in 2018, where he is responsible for leading the growth of the Facilities and Property Management Division, ensuring RIKAZ lead the way regionally in the delivery of customer-focused, flexible Integrated Facilities Management Solutions whilst maintaining its position as market leader in the delivery of single service excellence. Aasim earned a Bachelors Degree in Engineering from NED University of Engineering & Technolgy, and certification from the International Facilities Management Association (IFMA).

Wendy King
Regional Sustainability Manager - MEAC, HSE Manager - UAE

Wendy King

I have 17 years’ experience in the Logistics sector specializing in Health Safety and Environment, my current role is Regional Sustainability Manager for MEAC, HSE Manager for UAE my job is to drive innovative and economically reductive ways to stay green, to drive sustainability campaigns on a Regional level and guide countries on the requirements and implementation of Local environmental laws. I also Support on tenders and customer audits in regards to the sustainability/Health & Safety requirements for the country.

Mohammad Abu Zahra
Associate Professor

Mohammad Abu Zahra

Dr Abu Zahra is an associate professor of Chemical Engineering at Khalifa University. He is a recognized expert in the field of greenhouse gases reduction and clean energy. He is the UAE representative and steering committee member in the CCUS mission innovation challenge, an associate editor at the international journal of greenhouse gas control and a member of multiple international conferences and research programs technical committees. His current research focuses on the development of CO2 capture and utilization technologies aiming to make power generation and industrial processes cleaner and sustainable.

Ghita Lebiad
Corporate Citizenship Professional

Ghita Lebiad
Ghita Lebiad is in charge of Corporate Citizenship in MENA for Samsung Electronics where she provides strategic reviews to align with best in class practices; supports programs’ implementation locally; conducts internal evaluation with regards to key economic and social trends. Her experience in the field of Corporate Social Responsibility started as a SRI Analyst, an investment review that considers environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria on behalf of investors and asset managers, in different industry sectors in the Emerging markets. She has also supported companies and NGOs in providing audit diagnostics and formalized action plans of their CSR and Sustainability practices.

Samie Al-Achrafi
CEO

Samie Al-Achrafi

Samie Al-Achrafi is recognised as one of the top ten global thought leaders on values and culture. Samie's career spans 6 continents, working with governments and organisations around the world to create high-performance cultures underpinned by values. As CEO of Marmalade Fish, Samie leads a team of Associates on an adventure to redefine leadership in business and reach 1 million people by 2020. He was named Most Visionary Business Transformation CEO in the Global CEO Excellence 2018 awards and voted Game Changer of the Year by ACQ Global Awards 2018.

Kamal Al-Refai
Quality & Performance Division Manager

Kamal Al-Refai

Result-Oriented manager with more than 12 years of experience in engineering, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, operation, maintenance, maintenance strategy, decommissioning, asset management, quality, performance, operational excellence, data analysis, data visualization, team management, team building, business model design, empower people, public speaker, change management. Vision, mission, objectives, strategies and action plan designer and facilitator. I always improve my knowledge, attitude, skill, habit regularly. Participated in international conferences as a speaker in UK, UAE and Bahrain. Participated in local conferences and in one of it as Keynote speaker

Sarah Turkistani
Head of health and community service

Sarah Turkistani

Sarah holds a Bachelor of Clinical Pharmacy from King Abdul Aziz University in Saudi Arabia and MBA from the University of Business and technology. Sarah is a licensed Diabetes Educator. She has experience of 10 years in the field of health education and business. Currently, Sarah is the Health and Community Service department head at Nahdi Medical Company, She founded the health and community service department and for the past four years, Sarah has been working on a strategic and Health and Wellness Corporate Social Sustainability projects for Nahdi medical company.

Asha Nathan
Director-Corporate Social Responsibility

Asha Nathan

We at Nathan & Nathan Human Resource Solutions demonstrate our on-going commitment to supporting the country’s society, economy, and environment. Our sustainable goals centre around youth empowerment and employment. We foster social entrepreneurship in the communities through the education system by developing the female workforce. Awareness of environmental issues and efforts in improving environmental sustainability are promoted at an individual and organization level. Member of Dubai Business Women’s Council Member of Reach Mentoring Member of John Maxwell Leadership Team

Nellie Swanepoel
Global Director Water & Energy Management, Diversey

Nellie Swanepoel

Nellie has demonstrated throughout her career from teaching to Managing Director to Global Director Water and Energy Management, outstanding capabilities in the fields of leadership, technical- and commercial competency, always with a focus on safety procedures. Nellie combines business experience with a passion to coach and develop young leaders. She has 28 years’ water & process treatment experience across business functions, industries and regions. Experience in water and wastewater treatment as well as process applications in food & beverage, institutional, oil & gas, refineries, chemical, pharmaceutical, steel and metallurgical plants as well as mining, pulp and paper and automotive. A strength is, being an inclusive leader, focusing on detail. She is pro-active with very good organizing skills, with an eye for details and is respected at all levels in the organization. Maintain very good relationships.

Lubna Hazem Sinan
Sustainability Advisor

Lubna Hazem Sinan

Holds a Master’s Degree in Environmental and Management with eighteen years of experience in Environmental Management and Sustainability Consultancy for Natural & Built Environment. Lubna's core speciality consists of providing support for main developments is setting up the sustainability goals and strategies and supervise the implementation of the same, support governmental bodies through the development of Strategies and Guidelines, and organize and conduct Capacity Building sessions.

Hanife Ymer
Director in Charge, Sustainability

Hanife Ymer

Hanife Ymer the Director in Charge of Sustainability, with over 18 years of experience working on a diverse range of sustainability and CSR related projects. Her specialities include developing specific expertise in sustainable finance, sustainability / ESG management, investment and innovation in the financial services sector. This ‘client facing’ focus is balanced with 10 years’ experience in roles focused on strategy, business development, sales, stakeholder engagement and management, marketing and strategic communications. These skills have proven pivotal in translating technical concepts and theories in sustainability into the business context to gain buy-in and sell the business case for sustainability and its considerations, across all areas of business operations.

Hazim Alsadek
Director of Operations, Water & Environment

Hazim Alsadek

Over 30 years of experience and held senior management roles for major International and US Consultancy Firms. Successfully managed several Mega Projects, in multiple market sectors, both in the US and Internationally including the Middle East. Hazim has proven experience in Programs and Projects’ deliveries in addition to experience in business operations and management leadership roles. A successful professional in Project Management, Construction Management, & Design Management.
Sanjay Kumar Nagra
HSE Manager
Sanjay Kumar Nagra
An SH&E professional with extensive experience in the management of Health, Safety and Environment also retired INDIAN NAVY (Marine), proven exposure working with multiple projects and nations. Sanjay is passionate about improving by motivating safety culture, through Operation team and worker involvement. Has a good understanding of the universal standards, best practices and the elements needed to develop a positive culture and sustainability. Implementing QHSE audits, developing a systematic approach complying with the OH&S sustainability regulations and reducing carbon footprint by minimizing waste or reuse/reducing/recycle.

George Kotsolios
Managing Director

George Kotsolios

Leidar is a leading advocacy, branding and communications consultancy focusing on helping brands develop their thought leadership strategies on the Sustainability Development Goals' platform of the United Nations. We work with brands with global aspirations helping them position their sustainability and CSR credentials onto the global stage.

Juhi Yasmeen Khan
CSR & Charity Initiative Expert

Juhi Yasmeen Khan

Ms. Juhi Yasmeen Khan is a humanitarian, a philanthropist. a social activist, an entrepreneur and a fashion guru with a passion to work for the welfare of the underprivileged in the society.
Juhi is the CSR & Charity Initiative Expert at Dar Al Ber Society, UAE’s oldest and semi government charity organisation.
Founder of The Friday Market and Happiness Market, Juhi conceptualizes & organizes charity initiatives and projects to support and raise awareness about the needs of the poor people, special needs people and the labourers in the UAE.
Juhi has received many accolades for her humanitarian & charitable activities.

Sidra Habib
Environmental Engineer & Internal Quality Auditor

Sidra Habib
Sidra Habib is qualified Environmental Engineer / Office HSE Representative / Internal ISO 9001 Auditor with overall 6 years’ of experience in various health, safety and environmental impact assessment (HSEIA) projects related to oil and gas plants and environmental experience for urban development and industrial projects in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Her credentials in Environmental field includes BS and MS in Environmental Sciences, experience in Air Quality Modelling by using AERMOD, Noise Modelling by using CadnaA and various other HSE related professional certifications including OSHAD SF, IOSH and NEBOSH IGC.

Saeed Al Haddadi
Acting Contracts and Procurement Director

Saeed Al Haddadi

Toward contribution in applying optimal and sustainable solutions in waste management

Noel Lambert
Head of Technical and Sustainability

Noel Lambert

Working at Majid al Futtaim since 2008, Noel is currently Head of technical and sustainability Venture middle east, overseeing several BU’s, such as the famous & iconic Skidubai snow park center; VOX cinema, Magic Planet family entertainment center; wahoo water park, I fly indoor skydiving and few more. Noel has extensive experience in the leisure & entertainment facility management field. Noel has been a key person working hand in hand with the authorities in implementing the standards of the recent fairground and amusement park. Excels in performance system management of his team through a leadership & coaching approach. Part of the MAF sustainability program “Dare today – change tomorrow”, Noel is actively implementing a net positive strategy and its commitment to reduce 37% of the CO2 emission by 2022 across MAF Venture BU’s. After a deep consultation across all stakeholders and an effective energy survey, he has launched several projects that are actually generating successful energy saving and positive financial impact.

Karima Hamani
Assistant Professor

Karima Hamani

Karima Hamani is an assistant professor in construction management at Heriot-Watt University. She is a Civil Engineer with over 15 years of construction experience covering project management, sustainability and structural design. Committed to sustainability and minimising the environmental impact of projects with proven expertise in green building project facilitation, corporate sustainability strategies, and voluntary sustainability awareness programs. She has diversified knowledge in all sustainability fields gained through experience at KEO International Consultants and further improved through a continuing PhD research in corporate sustainability performance.

Tony Arez
Director of Sales and Account Management

Tony Arez

Having close to 20 years of professional experience in the travel industry within the U. A. E.. and now leading the customer experience and growth strategies within FCM Travel Solutions, Tony has previously worked with leading European Airlines – SWISS, British Airways and Global Travel Management companies – American Express and HRG Dnata.
Tony has a keen interest and drive in developing customer loyalty through a valued travel service delivery and improve on efficiencies by applying innovative and state-of-the-art technology.
Tony has Completed a Master of Business Administration from Andrews University, U. S. A. and Commercial Leadership Program from University of Witwatersrand, South Africa.
Web: www.ae.fcm.travel

Anne Mathew
Sustainability Manager

Anne Mathew

Anne Mathew is a recipient of many awards including the International Property Awards and MENA Green Building Award for Research. She holds a First class Masters degree (Hons) in Sustainable Environmental Design from the prestigious AA school of Architecture in London. A firm believer in tackling the region's challenges in sustainability and energy, her passion is addressing environmental needs for positive social impact and economic growth. Over the years, she has developed a niche expertise in developing and executing Strategic Sustainable Initiatives by integrating advanced design, construction, operations and risk management.

Kathrin Gnilka
Founder

Kathrin Gnilka

Kathrin Gnilka is a philanthropist with 20 years of solid experience in sales, marketing, consulting and business development. Her passion for sustainability, conservation, wildlife and human rights led her to start her own business “1001 Good Deeds”, with the aim to bridge the gap between Corporate Organizations and NGO's worldwide. Kathrin strives to make a real impact in this world by supporting Corporate Organizations to become sustainable and mindful businesses that strive for success while actively supporting humanity, wildlife, and the environment.

Khalid Abdelmoumin
Environmental Engineering & Waste Management Infrastructure Lead

Khalid Abdelmoumin

Khalid Abdelmoumin is an Environmental Engineer and Waste Management Infrastructure Lead for ATKINS Water and Environment business in Middle East & Africa. He has over 24 years of experience with particular emphasis on waste management, environmental planning, strategic environmental assessment, environmental impact assessment, environmental site assessment, water/wastewater treatment and water resources management in the Middle East and Africa region. He has exceptional knowledge and experience in environmental studies and assessments for major infrastructure and development projects including power plants, desalination plants, mining projects, industrial complexes and industrial plants, seaports, airports, roads, bridges, utilities and water resources. Khalid has managed a verity of waste management projects including landfills site selection studies and engineering design, municipal solid waste collection and transportation, waste treatment and recycling facilities studies and design, hazardous waste management and treatment facilities.

Liam Leduc Clarke
Managing Director

Liam Leduc Clarke

Liam D. Leduc Clarke is managing director of APCO Worldwide in Saudi Arabia. He specializes in strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, public affairs and strategic consulting. He helps organizations evaluate and transform their operations, including communications, public relations, external and corporate affairs, to bolster reputation and achieve organizational goals. He also advises multi-national corporations on sustainability, philanthropy and employee engagement. Mr Leduc Clarke brings 20 years of experience working with corporations, government entities, trade groups, foundations and NGOs around the world.

Noman Qadir
Environment & Sustainability Specialist

Noman Qadir
SENIOR MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE - ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT | SUSTAINABILITY Strong credentials in delivering optimal results as an Environmental & Sustainability Specialist EXPERT IN: Environmental and Air Quality Management System |Water, Groundwater issues | Waste Management | Sustainability Framework | ISO | Environmental & Sustainability Portfolio | Environmental Studies | Training & Development | Strategic Planning | Research & Development | Project Management | Pollution Management & Control Climate Change policies, implementation, regulations, guidelines and standards, technology, compliance, implementation, mitigation, resilience, adaptation strategies, climate governance, displacement / migration due to CC induced water rising, Emergency preparedness, Water Scarcity, GHG Measurement & Management, Carbon Accounting & Management, low carbon technologies & processes, low carbon transport and urban systems ~ Offering around 3 decades of experience in Environment & Air Quality – Climate Change - Sustainable Development – Green ~

Charul C Jaitly
Managing Partner

Charul C Jaitly

Charul is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner for Matiti Group. Charul is an accomplished and result oriented business professional with over 17 years of progressive experience in leadership roles across diverse industries portfolio. Having lived and worked in the Caribbean, Canada and Europe, Charul has found the home in UAE and has been in Dubai for over a decade. With key achievements at a global and regional level, she has managed several mergers and acquisitions and supported strategic corporate planning. With strong Leadership, Critical Thinking, and Consultation Skills, she is an MBA from the University of Wales UK, a certified DQA Assessor and an experienced Psychometric Assessor.

Rana Al Borno
Public Relations and CSR Manager

Rana Al Borno

Rana AlBorno is the Public Relations and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Manager of Mashreq Bank, one of the leading financial institutions in the UAE. Serving in this role since 2017, she is responsible for managing Mashreq Bank’s corporate communications, public relations strategy, crisis management, conferences, and digital outreach. In addition, she also oversees the bank’s sustainability and CSR initiatives across the region. Rana has more than 12 years of extensive regional experience in the public relations and communications industry across the UAE and KSA, having served in positions at leading PR firms including Cicero & Bernay Public Relations, APCO Worldwide, and Weber Shandwick. Rana holds a Bachelor’s degree in Advertising and Public Relations, from Middlesex University.

Ciaran Kelly
Managing Director

Ciaran Kelly

Ciarán is currently the Managing Director of FCM Travel Solutions, parent company of Flight Centre Travel Group, in the UAE and brings over 16 years experience from the global travel industry with his experience gained from Europe, Middle East and African regions. Ciarán brings experience, passion and dedication to his position as Managing Director for the UAE business and the 23 other countries he oversees in the region and collaborates daily with colleagues around the world of 100 countries where FCM has a presence. Over the last 6 years, Ciarán has been responsible for FCM's growth and expansion into key markets across the region and is focused on delivering a highly-professional yet tailored approach to business travel management for the Middle East and Africa. He has expanded the company into 15 new markets during his time in the UAE. Ciaran understands what is needed to drive customer experience improvements on a truly global playing stage. He is a thought leader in Corporate Travel, extremely active on social media platforms providing insight into the region and industry. He has particular skills in helping clients understand the implications and efficiencies of Mobile, Data, Supplier Negotiations, Automation and Client retention to determine the opportunities and threats they represent. He brings a wealth of experience working with Senior Executives from Media, Retail, Hospitality and the Energy sector to name a few. Prior to joining FCM Travel Solutions, Ciaran has held positions with British Telecom and global consulting company, Hay Group in Europe. He holds a Masters in International Business from the University of Lyon, a Bachelors in European Business Studies with Langauges from Guildhall University, London and has travelled to over 80 countries during his career to date. web: www.fcm.travel

Anas Almarie
Director

Anas Almarie

Anas Almarie is the Director of Social Media Solutions & Training specialising in government and corporates at UAE-based Social Station - an official LinkedIn partner. As an executive and founding member of the Arab Social & Digital Media Council since 2016, he also Co-hosts the weekly live show #HRMEChat in affiliation with SHRM - MEA.
Additionlly Almarie was awarded by Dubai Internet City in 2015 for the best app award in the smart city app hackathon. He is also the founder of MENA Social Media Awards, Almarie currently judge’s and acts as chair across 6 regional & international awards: International Business Excellence Awards, Gulf Customer Experience Awards, Gulf Real Estate Awards, Gulf Digital Expereince Awards, Gulf Employee Experience Awards, and Gulf Sustainability & CSR Awards.
Currently Almarie is a TV guest, author and keynote speaker across Asia, Middle East and Africa, and an adjunt faculty at SP Jain Global Managment School and a former lecturer at the University of Sharjah – Engineering School. He is also an active member at Social Media Club and Toastmasters International.
More info: www.AnasAlmarie.com, Portfolio: https://goo.gl/T2Tzhy

Thomas Bosse
Head of Programmes

Thomas Bosse

Mr. Bosse, Head of Programmes at Dubai Carbon, manages the company’s business in the fields of energy, sustainability, green economy, and climate change. He has more than 10 years of international working experience as project/program manager and team leader in various areas of energy, environment, sustainability, green economy, and climate change. His primary focus areas are renewable/conventional energies, biomass and waste to energy, energy efficiency, and the demand side of energy.

Dr. Pablo Izquierdo
Senior Technical Manager

Dr. Pablo Izquierdo

Dr. Pablo Izquierdo has an Engineering Doctorate (EngD) on Environmental Technologies from the University of Surrey in UK. He also holds a Master of Science (MSc) degree on Applied Energy from Cranfield University in the UK. Pablo also has an Industrial Engineering degree from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid in Spain.
Currently Dr. Pablo is the Senior Technical Manager in Dubai Carbon Centre of Excellence (DCCE) where he provides technical support, management and expertise on sustainability. His particulars areas of expertise are energy and waste management in buildings, Green House Gases (GHG) accounting, energy auditing and management and LEED certifications.

Amer Zureikat
CEO & Co-Founder

Amer Zureikat
Amer has over 20 years of diverse work experience across multi-national and regional companies. Amer has held leading positions at Merck Sharp & Dohme, Bayt.com, Altibbi.com and others in the MENA Markets. One of Amer’s many passions is mentoring and advising start-ups and entrepreneurs in the region. He sits on the advisory board of multiple new ventures and dedicates much of his spare time and energy in assisting these local and regional start-ups to grow.

Fahad Khalaf
CEO

Fahad Khalaf

HR Professional with over 15 years of experience with a proven track in many sectors in UAE. Extensive experience in working in Human Resources and demonstrated strong leadership, ownership and responsibility in achieving objectives. He has Developed, managed and supervised the Emiratisation, also have developed policies and directed and coordinated human resources activities, such as Recruitment, HR Business Partner, Training and Development. He believes in keeping employee engagement and motivating them to always keep the best practices to the organization.

Brijesh Dhruve
Chief Environment Officer

Brijesh Dhruve

Brijesh Dhruve has Chemical Engineering degree with an MBA in Environment Management & PG Diploma in Sustainable Development. He is certified Energy Auditor from Government of India with other credentials like Lead Auditor in ISO 14001 & ISO 9001.
Currently, Brijesh is the Group Chief Environment Officer with Emirates National Oil Company Limited (ENOC) LLC where he provides expertise on Environment Management to diversified business. Main areas of his expertise are developing Environmental strategies, reviewing EIAs, Site Environmental Audits, etc.

Mohammad Shadi Hamwi
CEO - Chief Architect

Mohammad Shadi Hamwi

Mohammad Shadi Hamwi is the CEO and Chief Architect for a UAE based Engineering Consultancy firm. Over the last 20 years, he managed long list of reputed projects from Design to Execution. His company’s designs were approved by HH Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoom and few other Rulers and VIP’s as well as Mega Developers in UAE. Architect Mohammad Shadi Hamwi is an expert in Real Estate Developments and Facility Management and has great skills in connecting developer’s vision with market demand to deliver feasible projects at the satisfactory level of Design Uniqueness, functionality and Build-ability He also gives great attention to construction management to deliver his projects at the desired quality on time on budget. He is an arbitrator by experience, a previous lecturer and Instructor in some Universities, a moderator in reputed events and a guest speaker in many National and International prestigious conferences.

Sveccha Kumar
Manager, Corporate Sustainability

Sveccha Kumar

Sveccha is has over 8 years of experience in various sustainability related roles across global and regional organisations.
In her current role, Sveccha is responsible for the delivery of du’s overall sustainability programme, including strategic advisory to stakeholders, delivery of key community engagement initiatives and handling the company’s sustainability communications and advocacy portfolio.
Outside of work, Sveccha is very involved in volunteer work, including serving on the Board of e7 - Daughters of the Emirates, a women’s empowerment initiative based in the UAE.

Amruta Kshemkalyani
Sustainability Consultant, Eco-Educator & Founder

Amruta Kshemkalyani

Amruta is a top sustainability evangelist and certified sustainability consultant in UAE. She has over 12 years diverse experience with focus on sustainable development projects (including LEED and Estidama) in UAE and Middle-East. She has developed sustainability policies and departments in organizations. She also helps organizations to develop and reach their corporate sustainability goals and communication. Since past 8 years she has been raising awareness in society through her website, www.sustainabilitytribe.com , which is a pioneering sustainable lifestyle guide in Middle-East. She is also a pioneer of Zero-Waste movement in UAE and a zero-waste consultant. As an Eco-Educator, she facilitates workshops on sustainable living.

Alex Malouf
Corporate communications manager for the Arabian Peninsula

Alex Malouf

Alex Malouf is a marketing communications executive who has spent the last 14 years in the Middle East. He holds the position of corporate communications manager for the Arabian Peninsula at Procter & Gamble. His remit includes supporting the organization on regional sustainability initiatives, both environmental and social.

Sanjay Sethi
Director-Sustainability at Phoenix

Sanjay Sethi

Mr. Sanjay Sethi is a global sustainability and impact investment leader developing and managing large commercial farms, agri infrastructure, and making the businesses more sustainable.
Mr. Sethi is a trusted advisor to various governments, corporations and investment funds with expertise recognized with awards including “The Africa Food Prize 2013”.
Mr. Sanjay Sethi undertook many infrastructure projects like setting up India’s first Mega Food Park and India’s first Free Trade Warehousing Zone. He conceived and implemented food security projects in Africa business and managed an impact fund for Africa.

Zaira Lakhpatwala
Managing Editor

Zaira Lakhpatwala

Zaira Lakhpatwala is a communications professional with experience in advertising, media and publishing. She is currently the Managing Editor of Communicate and contributes to other titles under the parent company, Mediaquest, such as Gulf Marketing Review (GMR) and AMEInfo. Her previous experience has seen her come up with ideas and then translate those ideas into words through strategy and content for clients such as P&G, Kiehl’s, Unilever, American Garden, and Landmark Group in India and UAE.

Rasha Shafea
Deputy General Manager

Rasha Shafea

Coming up with eight years of experience in humanitarian sector in addition to PhD studies in the field of sustainable development, therefore educational and professional backgrounds qualifies me to judge entries for NGO category

Moez abd el Magid el Shohdi
CEO

Moez abd el Magid el Shohdi

- PHD holder in Business & Hotel Management
- President Middle East & Africa Style Hotels international
- Founder of 23 Food Banks in Midlde East, Africa and South Asia
- Judge at the"2014 Enactus Egypt National Competition "
- Judge for the annual MBC Humanitarian Competition “Doing Good Campaign” 2013-2016.
- Granted the Award of "International Public Opinion”
- Winner of Sheraton President’s Award

Lina Yahya
Head of Service Excellence

Lina Yahya

Having over 17 years of experience across various functions within the Banking and Technology industry, having a background in strategy, sales, product development, process enhancements and service excellence - my skills include utilizing data from diverse channels, both internally and externally, to build and assist in improvement of organizational decision making capabilities, resulting in improved customer experience and an relevant impact in increased profitability or enhanced performance.

Mohammad Jebreel
Senior Advisor Sustainability and Social Investment

Mohammad Jebreel

Mohammad is among the top Arab Sustainability Professionals with wide client portfolio in the GCC and the Arab region in more than seven sectors. He developed and co-authored about 40 Sustainability reports using the GRI, UNGC, IPIECA and other frameworks and guidelines.
He focuses on building the sustainability business case and regularly conducts top management engagement, develops strategies, and consistently supports organizational sustainability teams to identify and rapidly achieve performance gains.
Mohammad is the Chair of the GRI Standards Arabic Review Committee.

Ayman Jaber
Founder & Executive Creative Director

Ayman Jaber

Ayman has spent his career on both sides of the industry as a Creative & Digital strategist as well as a Marketing Director. He has worked across Dubai, Chicago, and Washington D.C accumulating a portfolio that includes Sony, Philips, Infiniti, Nissan, Huawei, Caterpillar, and the Majid Al Futtaim Malls. As a keen researcher, Ayman has published several articles in industry publications, presented his research at international conferences, and mentored numerous Palestinian start-ups. In 2017, he launched INTEGR8, a data-driven, creatively-charged advertising agency. Ayman was recently shortlisted for the "Youth Leadership" category at the SME awards for his CSR initiatives spanning multiple industries and areas of focus.

Naveed Kashif
Director Government Relations

Naveed Kashif

Kashif is a dynamic, results-driven leader with years of progressive experience leveraging management consulting skills with legal acumen to drive business growth, protect assets and, assure legal compliance. He is currently working as Director Government Relations with Biznet Consulting developing strong network with Government departments and representing clients, their cases and, real estate projects to obtain exceptions, approvals and no objections from major Government departments in Dubai.
His is also an active Council Member of GLG (Gerson Lehrman Group) and successfully incorporated many local and MNC’s in UAE. His expertise and knowledge includes; structuring of legal entities and help foreign companies to setup branches and investment companies in UAE.

Ismail Al Hammadi
Managing Director

Ismail Al Hammadi

Ismail Al Hammadi is an expert real estate professional. He is founder and Managing Director of Al Ruwad Real Estate and Biznet Consulting. Before starting his journey as an entrepreneur, he served as Executive director (Business Development) in TECOM, Sales Director in TECOM investments, Manager Government Relations in Dubai Industrial City and Senior Coordinator in Department of Economic Development Dubai.
His versatile experience enables him to provide appropriate consultancy to real estate investors and streamlined solutions for startups. The entrepreneur and resourcefulness in Mr. Hammadi helps organization to create profitable changes through unconventional and futuristic thinking using nimble and advance technology cutting down unwanted time constraints and road blocks. His venture and synergy till date have complimented hundreds of campaigns, non-profits, legal boards and brands.

Abdul Hai Alami
Associate Professor

Abdul Hai Alami

Currently an Associate Professor at the Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering Program at University of Sharjah, Dr Alami has received his PhD from Queen’s University in Kingston, Canada in 2006. He research interests include the synthesis and characterization of mesoporous materials for third generation photovoltaic solar cells, solar thermal energy utilization and augmentation (selective solar absorbers, evaporative cooling of PV modules) and novel ways of mechanical energy storage (buoyancy force, superconductor synthesis and deposition as well as compressed air).

Salah Al-Hidiq
Managing Director

Salah Al-Hidiq

Serial Entrepreneur and Tech-Geek at heart with more than 16 years of professional experience.Founder and Managing Director of NOCC, a systems integrator and network security solutions company; Co-founder and Partner in WebMisc., a Digital Marketing Agency; Co-Founder of HeyDoc! a global and award winning healthcare revolution as the Middle East's first telemedicine platform that connects patients with Doctors via in-app advisory.

Slim Saidi
Associate Professor

Slim Saidi

Dr Slim Saidi is prominent figure in the world of Quality, Innovation, Strategy and Awards; He carries an extensive experience in Industry and Consulting having occupied multiple senior positions in organizations such as CN Rail ZAIN, Tunisia Telecom and was Partner of major consultancies (Arthur D. Little and KPMG)
Dr Saidi was involved with over 20 awards as assessor, Judge, Coach and mentor. He is Associate Professor with RIT in Dubai and was previously MQM Director at the UOWD; he also launched and directed the Master of Quality and B/E in ADSM.

Loubna Haddad
Enviroment and Sustainability Consultant

Loubna Haddad

Loubna Al Haddad is a member of the Royal Society of Biology with extensive experience in Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Impact Assessment, Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Compliance & Policy.
Loubna is a Registered EMS Lead Auditor (IRCA), and has led and participated in remarkable projects on greenhouse gas emission reduction and Green Business practices implementation. She has designed and coordinated environmental awareness-raising events across employees and stakeholders, and delivered with her experience successful Behaviour Modification Campaigns.

Issa Baluch
Chairman

Issa Baluch

Issa Baluch is a 40-year logistics veteran, author, and philanthropist. He serves as Chairman of African Agribusiness Knowledge and Innovation Leadership Initiative (AKILI), a non-profit research and training initiative based in Cambridge, Massachusetts designed to inspire and empower African agribusiness professionals to apply global best practices in agribusiness, conservation, and economic development, into workable, achievable steps toward social, environmental and economic sustainability. Baluch is a Member of the Dean’s Council , Senior Fellow and Associate of Science, Technology, and Globalization at Harvard Kennedy School.

Elham Paripour
Advisor

Elham Paripour

A seasoned professional, recognized for facilitation and training skills. In the past year Elham has delivered many workshops and course on agile thinking and management in multiple setting in different countries. A professional speaker, Ms Paripour masters the art and science of contributing to others’ lives and career through coaching them in their leadership journey. She uses tools like Lego Serious Play and use it to animate workshops for both individual, team and organizational skills.
Elham Paripour is also involved in Assessing companies on the basis of international standards such as the EFQM and Taqdeer Awards and SKEA. With a unique blend of liberal arts and Management in my MBA, Ms Paripour has analyzed in her thesis the effect of customer-centricity on organizational behavior in the banking sector.

Declan McCrohan
Associate Professor

Declan McCrohan

Dr. Declan McCrohan, an Australian national, has over a decade of experience working in the field of Academia throughout Asia and the Middle East. Dr. McCrohan’s research interests cover a wide range of areas including financial modelling of Middle Eastern stock markets, entrepreneurship drivers in the Middle East and the development of international education offshore programmes, with particular focus on Australian Tertiary Institutions’ expansion into Asia and the MENA Region. Dr. McCrohan was also the team leader of the 2009 UAE GEM Study into Entrepreneurship in the UAE.

Dr Edith M Szivas
Professor

Dr Edith M Szivas

Dr. Edith M Szivas, a British national, is a leading international expert in the area of Tourism and Hospitality with the track record in tourism strategy of over 25 years. Her involvement into a number of Governmental projects aimed at sustainable strategic development of the tourism industry across several countries in the Middle East, Europe, Asia and Africa. She is an author of numerous publications and also she is actively engaged into public speaking.

Keary Shandler
Adjunct Senior Lecturer

Keary Shandler

Keary leveraged career foundations in tourism, to then hold management roles across multiple industries including investment services, brand licensing and executive learning. In Dubai since 2002, she has successfully co-founded two businesses and provided guidance and support for many SMEs. Keary now taps into her strategic and operational know-how to help business school students discover sustainable practices that disrupt 'business as usual'. Keary holds an MBA and is now pursuing doctoral studies focused on building organisational resilience using important science.

Muhammad Tawalbeh
Assistant Professor

Muhammad Tawalbeh

Dr. Muhammad Tawalbeh is an assistant professor at the Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering Department at the University of Sharjah. He completed his PhD from the University of Ottawa, ON, Canada in 2013. Dr. Tawalbeh research activities focus on renewable energy and sustainable environment applications. In particular, preparation and characterizations of membranes for fuel cells applications and carbon dioxide capture, development of a solar-powered membrane desalination processes, performance enhancement of solar thermal collectors and solar photovoltaic systems.

Wajeed Bagwan
General Manager

Wajeed Bagwan

Over 25 years hospitality experience in India and the Middle East, specializing in setting up and launching new starred properties. Have worked with world renowned groups including the Taj Group of Hotels, Oberoi Hotels & Resorts, The Leela Goup and Radisson Hotels & Resorts (Carlson Hotels Worldwide).
As a specialist in pre opening and operations; I have an excellent track record of efficiency, inclusive functioning and capacity building style of management. I have been accredited with the successful opening of award winning hotels in Dubai, UAE.
Hotels opened honored with 'Award of Excellence-2014’ by Booking.com, Best Smart Hotel Award-2015 at the prestigious Middle East Hotel Awards 2015, The Luxury Business Hotel of the year 2015 at the Luxury Travel Guide Awards 2015, Global Winner Best Luxury Boutique Hotel by World Luxury Hotel Awards–2015, Award of Excellence–2015 by Booking.com, Certified International Five Star Hotel by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars 2015-2016, Best Airport Hotel–Arabia, Best Airport Hotel–Dubai, Best Debut-Mid Market Hotel, Best Debut Hotel , etc.
Mr. Bagwan has also been shortlisted for the General Manager of the Year–2015 & 2017 along with Hotel Team of the year-2015 by Hozpitality Excellence Awards-MENA 2015.
Career Highlights:
Successfully opened 168 Keys high end luxury four star-Royal Continental Hotel along with pre opening plan/execution for a luxury hotel apartment in Business Bay Waterfront, Dubai, UAE.
Successfully opened 92 keys four star Luxury Boutique Hotel for Suba Hotels, Dubai,UAE. Successfully opened150 keys & 95 keys deluxe properties for Lotus hospitality besides handling the operations of the Four star Lotus Hotel, Dubai,UAE. Held key management positions such as Hotel Manager, EAM, Manager-Oberoi Airport & Flight services and Food & Beverage Manager.
Acclaimed recognition with awards such as “Best Restaurant- western cuisine” for Trattoria, Taj President, Mumbai”; “Frappe Life style Award” and the “Best 20 Restaurants-Asia, award by Miele Guide” for The Great Kebab Factory, Radisson Chennai besides various appreciations received for excellence in food and operations and nomination to FHRAI-Best Food & Beverage Manager Award.
Was the core team leader of Radisson Hotel Chennai and successfully achieved“ The Carlson's President Award“ for consecutive three years of 2006, 2007, 2008.
Academic Highlights:
Graduated in Hotel Management and Catering Technology-1992 batch. Completed post graduate Diploma in Systems Management.
Conferred scholarship award by the Cornell University, Ithaca, NYC, USA for attendance to the General Manager’s Program-June 2010
Successfully completed the Bullet Proof Manager Series by Crestcom, USA and achieved the Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
Inducted as an "Assessor" and ' Team Leader' for Dubai Quality Award and Dubai Human Development Award by the Department of Economic Development, Government of Dubai, UAE.(2012-2017). Awarded with the recognition of leading a “Best Team’ for 2016 Assessment cycle.

Naila Al Moosawi
Director HR- Eastern Gulf & Director L & D-GCC

Naila Al Moosawi

Naila Al Moosawi represents the new breed of female Emirati Board-ready women.A credible Exco member and commercially focused decision maker championing differentiation through commercial transformation.
She naturally drives performance to transform organizations and develop strong high-potential teams across the region.Recognized speaker and panel judge member across MEA.As the Director of Human Resources - GCC she is responsible for organization and human capital development, offering over 15 years of progressive experience.
Naila is the Diversity and Inclusion Champion leading D & I ambitious plans in GCC. She holds MSc in Psychology from Middle Sex University UK and CIPD Associate; and a Directorship Program Graduate from Hawkamah- Institute of Directors

Luis Escamilla
Dean

Luis Escamilla

Luis Escamilla is the Campus Dean at Hult’s Dubai campus. He first joined Hult International Business School in 2011 as Part-Time Professor of Quantitative Methods. Dean Luis has been the Dean of Hult at New York Rotation Center and Shanghai Campus Dean Luis work and consulting experience includes Procter & Gamble, Google, and INEGI. In 2010, Dean Luis and his team won Dubai’s 1st edition of the Hult Prize, the largest social entrepreneur competition in the world.

Eisa Bin Ahmad Alserkal
General Manager - Blue Services

Eisa Bin Ahmad Alserkal

Eisa Bin Ahmad Alserkal is currently taking up his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the American University of Sharjah due to be completed by spring this year. Despite being busy with his studies, Eisa is up for the challenge, being a Board Member of Alserkal Group as well as the recently appointed General Manager of Blue Services, a division under Alserkal Group that offers environmental solutions. Currently, he is also the Art Ambassador of Alserkal Avenue.
Being in the early stage of his career, Eisa has been actively involved in the company’s regular operations to gain more hands-on experience, enhance his acquired knowledge and skills and be fully prepared for the future challenges ahead as part of the next generation that will propel the family business into greater heights of success.

Amr Banaja
Sr. VP Marketing & Corporate Responsibility

Amr Banaja

Mr. Banaja joined SEDCO Holding in 2011, transferring over from SEDCO Development where he was the VP of Marketing. Prior to his experience with SEDCO companies, Mr. Banaja partnered with New York-based real estate service provider Seventh Art Group to launch its Dubai office. He has had a diverse career across sectors including real estate, financial services and consumer goods. He is a BA graduate from Boston College in the USA. He majored in Economics with a minor in Mathematics.


Anas Almarie
www.FocusSocialAcademy.com

Anas Almarie is an Executive and Founding Member of Arab Social & Digital Media Council, Co-Host of the weekly show #HRMEChat in affiliation with (SHRM) Society for Human Resources Management – MEA, Award Winning Entrepreneur by Dubai Internet City 2015, Founder of MENA Social Media Awards, TV guest speaker, Keynote speaker and a featured speaker at various conferences and trade shows across Middle East and Africa, Former Lecturer at University of Sharjah – Engineering School, active member at Social Media Club, Chair Judge at International Business Excellence Awards, Gulf Customers Experience Awards, he’s currently the Director of Training & Consultancy at Focus Social Academy in Dubai Media City. www.AnasAlmarie.com


Thomas Bosse
Dubai Carbon

Mr. Bosse, Head of Programmes at Dubai Carbon, manages the company’s business in the fields of energy, sustainability, green economy, and climate change. He has more than 10 years of international working experience as project/program manager and team leader in various areas of energy, environment, sustainability, green economy, and climate change. His primary focus areas are renewable/conventional energies, biomass and waste to energy, energy efficiency, and the demand side of energy.


Dr. Pablo Izquierdo
Dubai Carbon Centre of Excellence

Dr. Pablo Izquierdo has an Engineering Doctorate (EngD) on Environmental Technologies from the University of Surrey in UK. He also holds a Master of Science (MSc) degree on Applied Energy from Cranfield University in the UK. Pablo also has an Industrial Engineering degree from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid in Spain.
Currently Dr. Pablo is the Senior Technical Manager in Dubai Carbon Centre of Excellence (DCCE) where he provides technical support, management and expertise on sustainability. His particulars areas of expertise are energy and waste management in buildings, Green House Gases (GHG) accounting, energy auditing and management and LEED certifications.


Ahlam Abdul Samad
Bee’ah

Ahlam Abdul Samad is the Corporate Social Responsibility Manager at Bee’ah. Ahlam’s primary responsibilities at Bee’ah include creation and implementation of the company’s social responsibility objectives through education, awareness and rewards programmes targeted towards encouraging environmental best practices.
She is also responsible for establishing positive and proactive relationships with key institutions, organisations and government bodies to encourage, support and gain sponsorship for the programmes.


Fahad Khalaf
Tanmyah Consultancies and Training

HR Professional with over 15 years of experience with a proven track in many sectors in UAE. Extensive experience in working in Human Resources and demonstrated strong leadership, ownership and responsibility in achieving objectives. He has Developed, managed and supervised the Emiratisation, also have developed policies and directed and coordinated human resources activities, such as Recruitment, HR Business Partner, Training and Development. He believes in keeping employee engagement and motivating them to always keep the best practices to the organization.


Hashem Stietiya
Bee’ah

Hashem Stietiya is the Head of Environmental Consulting at Bee’ah and is responsible for managing environmental consulting division, business strategy and business development within Sharjah, Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
As a PhD holder in Environmental Soil Remediation from Louisiana State University - USA, Mr. Hashem also holds a Masters in Environmental & Agri Resources for the University of Jordan. He also holds a professional certification in occupational health and safety (NEBOSH IGC).


Lama Zahreddine
Bee’ah

Lama Zahreddine is an Environment and Sustainability Officer at Bee’ah. Lama’s primary responsibilities are to develop and assist in the coordination, promotion and development of Bee’ah’s sustainability projects and policies.
Lama is also responsible for communicating plans, formulating budgets and marketing green strategies to internal and external stakeholders. Lama utilises her outstanding skills in strategic planning and relationship-building to monitor, evaluate, review and report on the performance of projects and lead the implementation of environmental policies and practices.


Sherry E. Mathew
Bee’ah

Mr. Sherry E. Mathew is the Area Sales Manager for the Waste Services industry at Bee’ah. In his career of more than 10 years he is active in B2B Sales & Marketing. At Bee’ah he is responsible for establishing and managing several key accounts within the UAE.
Also responsible for developing customer-focused solutions to generate business and plays a key role in developing and implementing strategy in Dubai’s Commercial Business.


Moez abd el Magid el Shohdi
Food Banking Regional Network

Moez El Shohdi comes up with a blend of experience in hotel management and humanitarian professional voluntary work with a strong self-commitment to eradicate hunger in the region.
- PHD holder in Business & Hotel Management
- President Middle East & Africa Style Hotels international
- Founder of 23 Food Banks in Midlde East, Africa and South Asia
- Judge at the "2014 Enactus Egypt National Competition"
- Judge for the annual MBC Humanitarian Competition “Doing Good Campaign” 2013-2016.
- Granted the Award of "International Public Opinion”
- Winner of Sheraton President’s Award.


Rebekah Louise Marshall
Dubai Airports

Rebekah is the Environmental Manager for Dubai Airports, with over 14 years’ experience in various sectors. Rebekah is accountable for providing leadership, direction, developing, delivering and maintaining the DA Environmental Corporate Framework & Programme, which involves developing policies, framework, associated actions plans, processes and continuous improvement. As part of Rebekah’s accountabilities, she led and delivered the Dubai Airports Carbon Baseline, which led to the successful independent verification to the Globally recognised ACI Airport Carbon Accreditation Programme.


Mohammad Jebreel
Almasarat Arraedah

Mohammad Jebreel has more than 10 years of experience in leading sustainability strategy development and the execution of various sustainability projects. Authored and supported the delivery of over 35 sustainability reports, and chaired the Global Review Committee for the translation of the GRI G4 Guidelines.
Some of his clients:
- UAE: ZADCO, UNB, FDF, DMA
- Qatar: QP-HSEDG, Qatar Steel, Qatar Steel, WOQOD
- KSA: NCB, KAEC, Zamzam Society
- Jordan: JRF, Aramex
Several clients won sustainability -related awards.


Khulood A. Hindiyeh
With more than 10 years of experience in sustainability, Khulood holds a Master’s Degree in Corporate Social Responsibility from the University of Nottingham.
Khulood is a member at the Social Value International and in the process of being a certified practitioner in Social Return on Investment (SROI). For the past 7 years, she has established and managed the Sustainability Department at the Arab Bank-plc, she was responsible of establishing and managing the sustainability strategy, writing GRI-based sustainability reports, and holding trainings and workshops.


Ahmad Al-Hidiq
WebMisc.

A passionate tech-thusiast thats been consulting, innovating and developing solutions for over 12 years. Ahmad is the Managing Director of WebMisc. a Digital Marketing Agency and Co-Founder of HeyDoc! a global telemedicine platform. He is a Holder of a bachelor's degree in Computer Science and equipped with experience across a variety of roles, spanning business development and technical consultancy. These roles involved architecting enterprise solutions and executing effective and creative online marketing strategies across the digital realm.


Salah Al-Hidiq
NOCC.
Salah has over 20 years of experience, setting up his first company at the age of 15 which grew to be one of the leading Systems Integrators in Lebanon. Entrepreneur and visionary, always seeking challenging ideas, projects and opportunities where I can implement the expertise I have built up, and gain more new ones.


Sarah Al Qabandi
Ooredoo

Sarah Al-Qabandi worked on establishing the newly-established corporate social responsibility department in Ooredoo Kuwait in 2014. Ever since then, she has contributed to shaping the policy of the company, the annual activities agenda, in addition to establishing the award-winning Ooredoo Volunteer Program in 2015. The program attracted hundreds of Kuwaiti youth throughout the two years of its establishment, linking them with volunteering opportunities and organizations, and won the recognition of Kuwait’s Ministry of State for Youth Award.


Saleh Azzam Alsalem
SNA Energy Advisory

A certified consultant and management professional, with 25 years of exceptional experience in driving business growth through strategic planning and extensive business development and consultation. I worked and held key managerial positions in leading Saudi and international companies before establishing my own advisory firm “SNA Energy”. SNA Energy is providing business strategy, technical and economic consulting services in oil & gas, chemical and energy for local businesses and key government entities in Saudi Arabia and GCC countries.


Nigel Owen
Nigel Owen is one of the UAE’s most experienced communications professionals. He’s led PR teams at one of the World’s largest banks (RBS) and more recently provided communications strategy for du in the UAE. Digital has been at the heart of Nigel’s communication approach, whether helping tech startups launch, or supporting Digital divisions and Smart City teams at major brands.


Naveed Kashif
Biznet Consulting

Kashif is a dynamic, results-driven leader with years of progressive experience leveraging management consulting skills with legal acumen to drive business growth, protect assets and, assure legal compliance. He is currently working as Director Corporate Services with Biznet Consulting advising Entrepreneurs, Corporates and Business Owners on Company Formation and Business Setups in UAE.
His is also an active Council Member of GLG (Gerson Lehrman Group) and successfully incorporated many local and MNC’s in UAE. His expertise and knowledge includes; structuring of legal entities and help foreign companies to setup branches and investment companies in UAE.


Issa Baluch
African Agribusiness Knowledge and Innovation Leadership Initiative (AKILI)

Issa Baluch is a 40-year logistics veteran, author, and philanthropist. He serves as Chairman of African Agribusiness Knowledge and Innovation Leadership Initiative (AKILI), a non-profit research and training initiative based in Cambridge, Massachusetts designed to inspire and empower African agribusiness professionals to apply global best practices in agribusiness, conservation, and economic development, into workable, achievable steps toward social, environmental and economic sustainability. Baluch is a Senior Fellow and Associate of Science, Technology, and Globalization at Harvard Kennedy School.


Rami Shaath
With just under 20 years of IT business-technology experience, Rami Shaath is a seasoned, accomplished professional with diverse background and talents spanning in technical, service delivery, and business-development disciplines in various roles and project lead across North America, Europe and the UAE. He shifted his focus and passion towards responding to cyber security incidents and digital forensics investigations including malware research, threat hunting 7 years ago thriving on anything that runs on 1s and 0s. Passionate about clean technology, Rami continues to search for innovative ways to help ensure a better world ahead for his little daughter.


Sveccha Kumar
Du

Sveccha is has over 8 years of experience in various sustainability related roles across global and regional organisations.
In her current role, Sveccha is responsible for the delivery of du’s overall sustainability programme, including strategic advisory to stakeholders, delivery of key community engagement initiatives and handling the company’s sustainability communications and advocacy portfolio.
Outside of work, Sveccha is very involved in volunteer work, including serving on the Board of e7 - Daughters of the Emirates, a women’s empowerment initiative based in the UAE.


Loubna AlHaddad
Loubna Al Haddad is a member of the Royal Society of Biology with extensive experience in Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Impact Assessment, Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Compliance & Policy.
Loubna is a Registered EMS Lead Auditor (IRCA), and has led and participated in remarkable projects on greenhouse gas emission reduction and Green Business practices implementation. She has designed and coordinated environmental awareness-raising events across employees and stakeholders, and delivered with her experience successful Behaviour Modification Campaigns.


Brad Boyson
SHRM

Prior to becoming Executive Director for SHRM MEA Dubai, Brad Boyson spent 15 years holding senior HR roles in globally diverse organizations including Mitsubishi Corporation (Tokyo), Royal Caribbean International (Miami) and most recently, Hamptons/Emaar (Dubai). A globalist by nature, Mr. Boyson has practiced embedded HR on every inhabited continent and has first-hand HR experience in almost every major industrial sector. He holds three business degrees, six active professional HR certifications, is a published author (Global HR Economics), frequent international keynote speaker and board member on UAE government & UAE university HR advisory committees.


Dr. Sawsan A. S. Al Madhi
Friends of Cancer Patients UAE

Dr. Sawsan A. S. Al Madhi, Director General for Friends of Cancer Patients UAE, has more than 14 years’ progressive leadership skills and experience. Having medical, nonprofit and international expertise, Dr. AlMadhi strives to achieve excellence, sustainability, and attain results in health focused non-profit sector and the public health education & promotion within UAE and internationally. Dr. AlMadhi is also a renowned public speaker in many areas including the future of non- profit, CSR and sustainability, gender balance, women and leadership.


Brijesh Dhruve
Emirates National Oil Company Limited (ENOC) LLC

Brijesh Dhruve has Chemical Engineering degree with an MBA in Environment Management & PG Diploma in Sustainable Development. He is certified Energy Auditor from Government of India with other credentials like Lead Auditor in ISO 14001 & ISO 9001.
Currently, Brijesh is the Group Chief Environment Officer with Emirates National Oil Company Limited (ENOC) LLC where he provides expertise on Environment Management to diversified business. Main areas of his expertise are developing Environmental strategies, reviewing EIAs, Site Environmental Audits, etc.


Ismail Al Hammadi
Al Ruwad Real Estate

Ismail Al Hammadi is an expert real estate professional. He is founder and Managing Director of Al Ruwad Real Estate and Biznet Consulting. Before starting his journey as an entrepreneur, he served as Executive director (Business Development) in TECOM, Sales Director in TECOM investments, Manager Government Relations in Dubai Industrial City and Senior Coordinator in Department of Economic Development Dubai.
His versatile experience enables him to provide appropriate consultancy to real estate investors and streamlined solutions for startups. The entrepreneur and resourcefulness in Mr. Hammadi helps organization to create profitable changes through unconventional and futuristic thinking using nimble and advance technology cutting down unwanted time constraints and road blocks. His venture and synergy till date have complimented hundreds of campaigns, non-profits, legal boards and brands.


Ben CD Long
Modular & Mobile Solutions

While most rely on Governments and NGOs to provide assistance during times of international disaster, Ben and his partners design, conceptualise and deliver humanitarian projects that have a direct positive impact on beneficiaries.
Having established a food security program in India, Ben moved to UAE to establish Modular & Mobile Solutions at International Humanitarian City, Dubai. During that time they have designed and built 7 purpose-built modular communities that include schools, health care and community facilities for the people of Syria. They have also built 2 mobile bakeries that to date have provided 40+ million meals for those in need on the Turkish Syrian border.


Badia Belghiti
Deloitte & Touche ME

Badia is an HR Director at Deloitte & Touche ME — one of the world’s largest professional services organizations. Badia is a Human Resource Executive with more than 20 years of experience leading HR for global organizations. She has extensive experience developing people strategies that support business goals and building the HR function into a value-added, true business partner. Prior to joining Deloitte, Badia has been working with several large Multionationals from Financial Service to Manufacturing Organizations, as the HR department head in the Middle East and Africa regions.


Abdul Hai Alami
University of Sharjah

Currently an Associate Professor at the Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering Program at University of Sharjah, Dr Alami has received his PhD from Queen’s University in Kingston, Canada in 2006. Since then, he had held the position of Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Hashemite University in Jordan, till he moved to the UAE in 2010 where he worked as a Mechanical Engineering Faculty at the Higher Colleges of Technology, Al Ain.


Sarah Johnsen
A research partner for the EMES Research Network, Sarah Johnsen is conducting research and consultancy assignments on social entrepreneurship, as a solution to the socio-economic development imperatives in the UAE. She is also a reviewer for the Social Enterprise Journal. An accomplished educator, Sarah enjoys designing courses and training programs in Norway, the Gambia, and the UAE, including 4 years in IBO schools. She holds a BA in Community and Health Psychology, and a Master degree in Development Studies (Cum Laude).
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