Mentors and Coaches

Omar Al Busaidy

CEO, Global Possibilities
Omar Al Busaidy is a Fulbright Scholar, Author and Founder of Global Possibilities, a public affairs and investment consulting firm based out of the US and UAE Omar previously served the Department for International Trade – UK to attract inward investments in the UK across several sectors including energy, sports, real estate and others as well as facilitate business for British companies wishing to do business in the UAE.

Lorenzo Jooris

CEO, Creative Zone
Lorenzo Jooris holds extensive and diverse experience in the Middle Eastern and South Asian business markets and retains an expert opinion on the regions’ SMEs and startup culture. He was the founder of One World Communications, a full-fledged multi-media powerhouse advising governments around the world in branding and communication strategies. He also started LEADERS Middle East Magazine in the UAE and formulated ‘Leaders without Borders’, an initiative that promotes young social entrepreneurs’ development. He is the author of “Recipes for a Better World” and an advisor to the James Michel Foundation.

Cesar Val

Founder, Luxury Expert

César Val is a Beauty and Luxury expert with an extensive professional journey as an international senior executive in top corporations. After being the head in the Middle East for a portfolio of beauty brands including, among others, Carolina Herrera, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Christian Louboutin, Penhaligons, Valentino or Prada, he founded CEVAL Consulting, a Dubai-based company that helps corporations expand their business into the region. Recognized brand builder and passionate about “Never Stop Learning”, César was trained at IESE and ESADE Business School and has also completed leadership and digital transformation programs at HARVARD University, KELLOGG Northwestern University and the MIT.

Kelly Lundberg

Personal Brand & Style Expert
For the past 20 years Kelly has worked with people to elevate their public image and identify pathways of opportunity that create impact. Industries changed, markets evolved and so did she, but the goal always remained the same. Her journey started in ‘sunny’ Scotland, but my dreams really became reality the day she hung up my wings (bye-bye cabin crew) and started her dream business at just 24 years old. It was a risk, launching a business originally in the Middle East and as a woman, but one she was fully prepared to take and has paid off in so many ways.

Lionela Todirean

Mindset Coach
The founder of HEAL( stands for Heal, Empower, Achieve and Love), a mindset coaching practice for high achievers who are seeking fulfillment, purpose, and direction.

Dr. Corrie John Block

CEO, Paragon Consulting, UAE
Professor of Strategic Management, Monarch, Switzerland

With over 25 years’ experience spanning over three continents, Dr. Corrie is an expert in business strategy & restructuring, organizational behaviour, and leadership development. He has provided strategic consulting to the World Bank and Council of Europe, MNEs, family firms, SMEs, tech start-ups, and multi-national companies in 30 countries. He has founded 5 successful businesses in Europe and MENA, and has received awards for product innovations. He is Professor of Strategic Management for Monarch Business School in Switzerland.

Flo Akinbiyi

Communication Coach
Flo is an Eye-Opener – a Communication Expert originally from Germany & Nigeria who has been enjoying the fast life of Dubai for the past decade. A Virtual Presenter, Event Moderator, Speaker and Communication Coach. You see him on stage, in webinars, at conferences, hosting events, panel discussions, fireside chats, interviewing industry experts, giving keynotes or behind the scenes, helping leaders and teams take their communication skills to the next level. His world is Communication! Oral, Visual and Experiential Communication, for him there is no limit! Over the years he has worked with more than 150 of the world’s most successful brands, has delivered hundreds of events on and off stage and coached more than 1500 professionals on their communication skills.

Ahmad Al Khalil

Partner and Head of Corporate Dpt, Hamdan AlShamsi Lawyers & Legal Consultants

Established in 2011, Hamdan AlShamsi Lawyers & Legal Consultants (HAS) has adapted, expanded and paved the path for our diverse range of legal experience and clientele. Based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, our legal practice provides sector expertise at both the local and international levels. HAS currently employs over 35 staff members and its legal team comprises of more than 25 fee earners

HAS was setup by Hamdan AlShamsi who has dedicated all his time to ensure that the firm provides the best advice and legal services to its clients. One of our main goals is to build trust and transparency with our clients. We believe becoming familiar with the team will bring a better communication in the future that will reflect in our relationship as your legal guardian. Our representation in the UAE can include a comprehensive range of legal services from litigation in the Dubai Courts to negotiations of commercial transaction and even DIFC representation.

HAS currently deals with a network of other law firms around the world including: the USA, UK, France, Italy, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan, Lebanon, China and Australia.

Area of expertise HAS is a full-service law firm. Our areas of practice are broad, and they include, but are not limited to:

  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Insolvency & Bankruptcy
  • Agency & Franchising
  • Intellectual Property
  • Corporate Governance
  • Employment (Labour)
  • Information Technology
  • Tax Law
  • Maritime law
  • Banking & Finance
  • Insurance
  • Real Estate & Construction
  • Contract Law
  • Maritime Law
  • Tax law
  • Insurance
  • Real Estate & Construction
  • Contract Law
  • Media & entertainment

Edward Matti

Managing Partner, CCM Consultancy

Edward is an experienced leader with over 20 years of leadership experience in Human Resource Development, Sales and Financial Services, where he has proven his ability to manage, motivate and influence others through strong and effective communication skills and a commitment to realizing individual and team success. As Managing Partner for CCM Consultancy, Edward’s responsibilities put him in front of clients from all industries and with wide-spanning challenges. From effective talent management strategies to the design of complex progression models set to instill behavioral change, his team consults on end-to-end solutions for their clients. CCM Consultancy focuses on aiding clients in building branded customer experiences, culture shifts and capability building. Prior to moving to Dubai to set up CCM Consultancy, Edward lived in Toronto and was Regional Director for Canada’s largest financial planning firm. He spent 14 years working with his team of over 90 wealth managers, financial planners and support staff (having started off with 19 individuals) managed over US$540 Million in assets for clients and achieved an annual turnover of US$65 Million. This success led to his region ranking number one in Canada for Asset and New Business growth. He had received several awards for exceptional achievements as a Division and Regional Director.

Nathan Farrugia

Managing Director, Vistage UAE

Nathan Farrugia is an Entrepreneur, TEDx Speaker, record-breaking adventurer, philanthropist and high-performance executive coach. He is the Managing Director for Vistage UAE, the most prominent CEO peer advisory organisation and executive coaching business globally, with 26,000 members in over 20 countries as members. Nathan is an author to the book A Million Steps: Lessons from the limit of physical and mental endurance. He set a world record running 27 marathons in 27 consecutive days in 27 different countries. This is the story of those one million steps, that led to deep insights into what allows us to push far beyond our perceived abilities.

Humaira Ali

Director, Intuitive Change
Humaira specialises in Change and Transformation, shaping and delivering increasingly sophisticated transformation programmes across private, public and charity sectors. She works with boards of directors, senior management and often CIOs. Recent clients include the UK Government, Defra, Deutsche Bank, Harrods, Cancer Research UK, and Royal Bank of Scotland. Humaira’s 20 years has often involved turning failing departments, businesses or programmes around, guiding senior management in initiating change, or helped businesses to realise the benefits of change undertaken. With experience in working as a part of leadership teams and for outsourcing and consultancy firms, Accenture and EDS, she has significant experience in operating model design and the change journeys require to achieve them.

Mariam Farag

CEO & Founder, Humanizing Brands
Mariam Farag is a businesswoman, media specialist, humanitarian and international key- note speaker. She is also the Founder of Humanizing Brands, through which she helps businesses and media develop and implement global strategies and values for sustainable, diverse and inclusive operations.
Mariam is passionate about media for impact and harnesses technology to give a voice to the voiceless. She is often invited to speak at regional and international media and forums, such as TEDx, where she delivers motivational keynotes on tech for good, women empowerment, community impact and youth development.

Altaf Jasnaik

CEO,
Managemed Limited

Growth hacker, investor, and innovator recognised as one of the most disruptive startups in the UAE, Altaf now finds himself investing in growth stage startups and family businesses. Between running 11 of his startups, or JVs, Altaf also actively coaches and mentors politicians, HNI heirs, and high-potential talents in his area of expertise; Managed Disruption Services.

Altaf is also the founder of the UK’s only and the world’s first Scale-Up academy being setup with the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Envestors Limited, UK’s largest innovation endorsement body. In his free time he is also authoring a yet-untitled fiction that revolves around the world of balanced wealth and power that Managemend is trying to create by 2030.

On his way to being an owner/partner in 100 businesses by 2025, Altaf continues to work on his personal Mission of creating 1 Million Growth-Hackers around the world that will eventually form part of his Vision to create the world’s largest Artificial+Human Hybrid Intelligence based management consulting firm with zero consultants.

Julia Jackle

CEO, Creative 971
Julia Jackle is the CEO and co-founder of Creative971, the MENA’s leading E-Commerce agency on Shopify Plus. Creative971 focusses on bespoke E-Commerce web design and development Solutions and Julia runs the agency together with her brother.

Alessio Faccia

Assistant Professor in Finance,
Universiry of Birmingham

Assistant Professor in Finance, qualified as an auditor and chartered Accountant since 2009. I gained International Experience in Italy, UAE, UK, and Malta. I served as an expert and trainer for the Italian Tax Police (Guardia di Finanza) and as a court-appointed technical consultant in White-Collar Crime and Bankruptcy. My research interests range from accounting and finance to technology and innovation. I enjoy multidisciplinary research as I believe it ensures novelty and innovation.

WIO Bank

Anthony Thomson is the former Founder and chairman of three banks on two continents.

In 2010 he founded Metro Bank, the first new High Street bank in the UK for over 150 years.
It was voted the best bank for customer service in the UK in 2013. It started with 2 people and an idea in a café in 2008, by 2015 it employed 3,500 people and had a $5 billion valuation.
In 2014 he founded and chaired Atom Bank, the first mobile bank in the UK. It was rated the number 6 global fintech by KPMG in 2016 and was the most recommended bank in the UK in 2016.
In 2020 he co-founded and chaired Bank 86 400, Australia’s first successful digital bank. It was bought by National Australia Bank after three years for $440m.
He currently serves on the advisory board of ila bank in Bahrain and Jordan, is a director of Wio Bank, and Director of Humm, one of Australia’s biggest non-bank lenders.

Omar Al Busaidy

CEO, Global Possibilities
Omar Al Busaidy is a Fulbright Scholar, Author and Founder of Global Possibilities, a public affairs and investment consulting firm based out of the US and UAE Omar previously served the Department for International Trade – UK to attract inward investments in the UK across several sectors including energy, sports, real estate and others as well as facilitate business for British companies wishing to do business in the UAE.

Lorenzo Jooris

CEO, Creative Zone
Lorenzo Jooris holds extensive and diverse experience in the Middle Eastern and South Asian business markets and retains an expert opinion on the regions’ SMEs and startup culture. He was the founder of One World Communications, a full-fledged multi-media powerhouse advising governments around the world in branding and communication strategies. He also started LEADERS Middle East Magazine in the UAE and formulated ‘Leaders without Borders’, an initiative that promotes young social entrepreneurs’ development. He is the author of “Recipes for a Better World” and an advisor to the James Michel Foundation.

Cesar Val

Founder, CEVAL Consultancy
César Val is a Beauty and Luxury expert with an extensive professional journey as an international senior executive in top corporations. After being the head in the Middle East for a portfolio of beauty brands including, among others, Carolina Herrera, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Christian Louboutin, Penhaligons, Valentino or Prada, he founded CEVAL Consulting, a Dubai-based company that helps corporations expand their business into the region. Recognized brand builder and passionate about “Never Stop Learning”, César was trained at IESE and ESADE Business School and has also completed leadership and digital transformation programs at HARVARD University, KELLOGG Northwestern University and the MIT.

Kelly Lundberg

Personal Brand & Style Expert
For the past 20 years Kelly has worked with people to elevate their public image and identify pathways of opportunity that create impact. Industries changed, markets evolved and so did she, but the goal always remained the same. Her journey started in ‘sunny’ Scotland, but my dreams really became reality the day she hung up my wings (bye-bye cabin crew) and started her dream business at just 24 years old. It was a risk, launching a business originally in the Middle East and as a woman, but one she was fully prepared to take and has paid off in so many ways.

Lionela Todirean

Mindset Coach
The founder of HEAL( stands for Heal, Empower, Achieve and Love), a mindset coaching practice for high achievers who are seeking fulfillment, purpose, and direction.

Dr. Corrie John Block

CEO, Paragon Consulting, UAE Professor of Strategic Management, Monarch, Switzerland
With over 25 years’ experience spanning over three continents, Dr. Corrie is an expert in business strategy & restructuring, organizational behaviour, and leadership development. He has provided strategic consulting to the World Bank and Council of Europe, MNEs, family firms, SMEs, tech start-ups, and multi-national companies in 30 countries. He has founded 5 successful businesses in Europe and MENA, and has received awards for product innovations. He is Professor of Strategic Management for Monarch Business School in Switzerland.

Flo Akinbiyi

Communication Coach
Flo is an Eye-Opener – a Communication Expert originally from Germany & Nigeria who has been enjoying the fast life of Dubai for the past decade. A Virtual Presenter, Event Moderator, Speaker and Communication Coach.[Text Wrapping Break]You see him on stage, in webinars, at conferences, hosting events, panel discussions, fireside chats, interviewing industry experts, giving keynotes or behind the scenes, helping leaders and teams take their communication skills to the next level.[Text Wrapping Break]His world is Communication! Oral, Visual and Experiential Communication, for him there is no limit! Over the years he has worked with more than 150 of the world’s most successful brands, has delivered hundreds of events on and off stage and coached more than 1500 professionals on their communication skills.

Julia Jackle

CEO, Creative 971
Julia Jackle is the CEO and co-founder of Creative971, the MENA’s leading E-Commerce agency on Shopify Plus. Creative971 focusses on bespoke E-Commerce web design and development Solutions and Julia runs the agency together with her brother.

Edward Matti

Managing Partner, CCM Consultancy
Edward is an experienced leader with over 20 years of leadership experience in Human Resource Development, Sales and Financial Services, where he has proven his ability to manage, motivate and influence others through strong and effective communication skills and a commitment to realizing individual and team success. As Managing Partner for CCM Consultancy, Edward’s responsibilities put him in front of clients from all industries and with wide-spanning challenges. From effective talent management strategies to the design of complex progression models set to instill behavioral change, his team consults on end-to-end solutions for their clients. CCM Consultancy focuses on aiding clients in building branded customer experiences, culture shifts and capability building. Prior to moving to Dubai to set up CCM Consultancy, Edward lived in Toronto and was Regional Director for Canada’s largest financial planning firm. He spent 14 years working with his team of over 90 wealth managers, financial planners and support staff (having started off with 19 individuals) managed over US$540 Million in assets for clients and achieved an annual turnover of US$65 Million. This success led to his region ranking number one in Canada for Asset and New Business growth. He had received several awards for exceptional achievements as a Division and Regional Director.

Nathan Farrugia

Managing Director, Vistage UAE

Nathan Farrugia is an Entrepreneur, TEDx Speaker, record-breaking adventurer, philanthropist and high-performance executive coach. He is the Managing Director for Vistage UAE, the most prominent CEO peer advisory organisation and executive coaching business globally, with 26,000 members in over 20 countries as members. Nathan is an author to the book A Million Steps: Lessons from the limit of physical and mental endurance. He set a world record running 27 marathons in 27 consecutive days in 27 different countries. This is the story of those one million steps, that led to deep insights into what allows us to push far beyond our perceived abilities.

Humaira Ali

Director, Intuitive Change
Humaira specialises in Change and Transformation, shaping and delivering increasingly sophisticated transformation programmes across private, public and charity sectors. She works with boards of directors, senior management and often CIOs. Recent clients include the UK Government, Defra, Deutsche Bank, Harrods, Cancer Research UK, and Royal Bank of Scotland. Humaira’s 20 years has often involved turning failing departments, businesses or programmes around, guiding senior management in initiating change, or helped businesses to realise the benefits of change undertaken. With experience in working as a part of leadership teams and for outsourcing and consultancy firms, Accenture and EDS, she has significant experience in operating model design and the change journeys require to achieve them.

Mariam Farag

CEO & Founder, Humanizing Brands
Mariam Farag is a businesswoman, media specialist, humanitarian and international key- note speaker. She is also the Founder of Humanizing Brands, through which she helps businesses and media develop and implement global strategies and values for sustainable, diverse and inclusive operations.
Mariam is passionate about media for impact and harnesses technology to give a voice to the voiceless. She is often invited to speak at regional and international media and forums, such as TEDx, where she delivers motivational keynotes on tech for good, women empowerment, community impact and youth development.

Altaf Jasnaik

CEO,
Managemed Limited

Growth hacker, investor, and innovator recognised as one of the most disruptive startups in the UAE, Altaf now finds himself investing in growth stage startups and family businesses. Between running 11 of his startups, or JVs, Altaf also actively coaches and mentors politicians, HNI heirs, and high-potential talents in his area of expertise; Managed Disruption Services.

Altaf is also the founder of the UK's only and the world's first Scale-Up academy being setup with the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Envestors Limited, UK's largest innovation endorsement body. In his free time he is also authoring a yet-untitled fiction that revolves around the world of balanced wealth and power that Managemend is trying to create by 2030.

On his way to being an owner/partner in 100 businesses by 2025, Altaf continues to work on his personal Mission of creating 1 Million Growth-Hackers around the world that will eventually form part of his Vision to create the world's largest Artificial+Human Hybrid Intelligence based management consulting firm with zero consultants.

Alessio Faccia

Assistant Professor in Finance, Universiry of Birmingham
Assistant Professor in Finance, qualified as an auditor and chartered Accountant since 2009. I gained International Experience in Italy, UAE, UK, and Malta. I served as an expert and trainer for the Italian Tax Police (Guardia di Finanza) and as a court-appointed technical consultant in White-Collar Crime and Bankruptcy. My research interests range from accounting and finance to technology and innovation. I enjoy multidisciplinary research as I believe it ensures novelty and innovation.

Hamdan Alshamsi

Founder & Senior Partner Hamdan AlShamsi Lawyers & Legal Consultants

Established in 2011, Hamdan AlShamsi Lawyers & Legal Consultants (HAS) has adapted, expanded and paved the path for our diverse range of legal experience and clientele. Based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, our legal practice provides sector expertise at both the local and international levels. HAS currently employs more than 25 staff members and its legal team comprises of more than 20 people.

HAS was setup by Hamdan AlShamsi who has dedicated all his time to ensure that the firm provides the best advice and legal services to its clients. One of our main goals is to build trust and transparency with our clients. We believe becoming familiar with the team will bring a better communication in the future that will reflect in our relationship as your legal guardian. Our representation in the UAE can include a comprehensive range of legal services from litigation in the Dubai Courts to negotiations of commercial transaction and even DIFC representation. HAS currently deals with a network of other law firms around the world including:
the USA, UK, France, Italy, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan, Lebanon, China and Australia.

WIO Bank

Designation

At Wio Bank, supporting businesses is at the core of our DNA. Our digital banking application Wio Business is designed to enable start-ups to grow their businesses further and contribute to the development UAE economy. With numerous incentives being offered by the government of the UAE in making the business landscape increasingly favourable, it is important for entrepreneurs to stay informed and leverage what the region has to offer in terms of ease of doing business, opening bank accounts, pitching to investors, and more.


Omar Al Busaidy

CEO,
Global Possibilities

Lorenzo Jooris

CEO,
Creative Zone

Cesar Val

Founder,
CEVAL Consultancy

Kelly Lundberg

Personal Brand &
Style Expert

Lionela Todirean

Mindset Coach

Dr. Corrie John Block

CEO, Paragon Consulting, UAE

Flo
Akinbiyi

Communication Coach

Julia
Jackle

CEO, Creative 971

Edward Matti

Managing Partner,
CCM Consultancy

Nathan Farrugia

Managing Director,
Vistage UAE

Humaira Ali

Director,
Intuitive Change

Mariam Farag

CEO & Founder,
Humanizing Brands

Altaf
Jasnaik

CEO,
Managemed Limited

Alessio
Faccia

Assistant Professor in Finance,
Universiry of Birmingham

Hamdan
Alshamsi

Founder & Senior Partner,
Hamdan AlShamsi Lawyers

WIO
Bank



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Omar Al Busaidy

CEO, Global Possibilities
Omar Al Busaidy is a Fulbright Scholar, Author and Founder of Global Possibilities, a public affairs and investment consulting firm based out of the US and UAE Omar previously served the Department for International Trade – UK to attract inward investments in the UK across several sectors including energy, sports, real estate and others as well as facilitate business for British companies wishing to do business in the UAE.

Omar Al Busaidy

CEO, Global Possibilities
Omar Al Busaidy is a Fulbright Scholar, Author and Founder of Global Possibilities, a public affairs and investment consulting firm based out of the US and UAE Omar previously served the Department for International Trade – UK to attract inward investments in the UK across several sectors including energy, sports, real estate and others as well as facilitate business for British companies wishing to do business in the UAE.

Lorenzo Jooris

CEO, Creative Zone
Lorenzo Jooris holds extensive and diverse experience in the Middle Eastern and South Asian business markets and retains an expert opinion on the regions’ SMEs and startup culture. He was the founder of One World Communications, a full-fledged multi-media powerhouse advising governments around the world in branding and communication strategies. He also started LEADERS Middle East Magazine in the UAE and formulated ‘Leaders without Borders’, an initiative that promotes young social entrepreneurs’ development. He is the author of “Recipes for a Better World” and an advisor to the James Michel Foundation.

Cesar Val

Founder, Luxury Expert

César Val is a Beauty and Luxury expert with an extensive professional journey as an international senior executive in top corporations. After being the head in the Middle East for a portfolio of beauty brands including, among others, Carolina Herrera, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Christian Louboutin, Penhaligons, Valentino or Prada, he founded CEVAL Consulting, a Dubai-based company that helps corporations expand their business into the region. Recognized brand builder and passionate about “Never Stop Learning”, César was trained at IESE and ESADE Business School and has also completed leadership and digital transformation programs at HARVARD University, KELLOGG Northwestern University and the MIT.

Kelly Lundberg

Personal Brand & Style Expert
For the past 20 years Kelly has worked with people to elevate their public image and identify pathways of opportunity that create impact. Industries changed, markets evolved and so did she, but the goal always remained the same. Her journey started in ‘sunny’ Scotland, but my dreams really became reality the day she hung up my wings (bye-bye cabin crew) and started her dream business at just 24 years old. It was a risk, launching a business originally in the Middle East and as a woman, but one she was fully prepared to take and has paid off in so many ways.

Lionela Todirean

Mindset Coach
The founder of HEAL( stands for Heal, Empower, Achieve and Love), a mindset coaching practice for high achievers who are seeking fulfillment, purpose, and direction.

Dr. Corrie John Block

CEO, Paragon Consulting, UAE
Professor of Strategic Management, Monarch, Switzerland

With over 25 years’ experience spanning over three continents, Dr. Corrie is an expert in business strategy & restructuring, organizational behaviour, and leadership development. He has provided strategic consulting to the World Bank and Council of Europe, MNEs, family firms, SMEs, tech start-ups, and multi-national companies in 30 countries. He has founded 5 successful businesses in Europe and MENA, and has received awards for product innovations. He is Professor of Strategic Management for Monarch Business School in Switzerland.

Flo Akinbiyi

Communication Coach
Flo is an Eye-Opener – a Communication Expert originally from Germany & Nigeria who has been enjoying the fast life of Dubai for the past decade. A Virtual Presenter, Event Moderator, Speaker and Communication Coach. You see him on stage, in webinars, at conferences, hosting events, panel discussions, fireside chats, interviewing industry experts, giving keynotes or behind the scenes, helping leaders and teams take their communication skills to the next level. His world is Communication! Oral, Visual and Experiential Communication, for him there is no limit! Over the years he has worked with more than 150 of the world’s most successful brands, has delivered hundreds of events on and off stage and coached more than 1500 professionals on their communication skills.

Edward Matti

Managing Partner, CCM Consultancy

Edward is an experienced leader with over 20 years of leadership experience in Human Resource Development, Sales and Financial Services, where he has proven his ability to manage, motivate and influence others through strong and effective communication skills and a commitment to realizing individual and team success. As Managing Partner for CCM Consultancy, Edward’s responsibilities put him in front of clients from all industries and with wide-spanning challenges. From effective talent management strategies to the design of complex progression models set to instill behavioral change, his team consults on end-to-end solutions for their clients. CCM Consultancy focuses on aiding clients in building branded customer experiences, culture shifts and capability building. Prior to moving to Dubai to set up CCM Consultancy, Edward lived in Toronto and was Regional Director for Canada’s largest financial planning firm. He spent 14 years working with his team of over 90 wealth managers, financial planners and support staff (having started off with 19 individuals) managed over US$540 Million in assets for clients and achieved an annual turnover of US$65 Million. This success led to his region ranking number one in Canada for Asset and New Business growth. He had received several awards for exceptional achievements as a Division and Regional Director.

Julia Jackle

CEO, Creative 971
Julia Jackle is the CEO and co-founder of Creative971, the MENA’s leading E-Commerce agency on Shopify Plus. Creative971 focusses on bespoke E-Commerce web design and development Solutions and Julia runs the agency together with her brother.

Humaira Ali

Director, Intuitive Change
Humaira specialises in Change and Transformation, shaping and delivering increasingly sophisticated transformation programmes across private, public and charity sectors. She works with boards of directors, senior management and often CIOs. Recent clients include the UK Government, Defra, Deutsche Bank, Harrods, Cancer Research UK, and Royal Bank of Scotland. Humaira’s 20 years has often involved turning failing departments, businesses or programmes around, guiding senior management in initiating change, or helped businesses to realise the benefits of change undertaken. With experience in working as a part of leadership teams and for outsourcing and consultancy firms, Accenture and EDS, she has significant experience in operating model design and the change journeys require to achieve them.

Mariam Farag

CEO & Founder, Humanizing Brands
Mariam Farag is a businesswoman, media specialist, humanitarian and international key- note speaker. She is also the Founder of Humanizing Brands, through which she helps businesses and media develop and implement global strategies and values for sustainable, diverse and inclusive operations.
Mariam is passionate about media for impact and harnesses technology to give a voice to the voiceless. She is often invited to speak at regional and international media and forums, such as TEDx, where she delivers motivational keynotes on tech for good, women empowerment, community impact and youth development.

Nathan Farrugia

Managing Director, Vistage UAE

Nathan Farrugia is an Entrepreneur, TEDx Speaker, record-breaking adventurer, philanthropist and high-performance executive coach. He is the Managing Director for Vistage UAE, the most prominent CEO peer advisory organisation and executive coaching business globally, with 26,000 members in over 20 countries as members. Nathan is an author to the book A Million Steps: Lessons from the limit of physical and mental endurance. He set a world record running 27 marathons in 27 consecutive days in 27 different countries. This is the story of those one million steps, that led to deep insights into what allows us to push far beyond our perceived abilities.

Omar Al Busaidy

CEO, Global Possibilities

Lionela Todirean

Mindset Coach

Dr. Corrie Block

CEO, Paragon Consulting, UAE
Professor of Strategic Management, Monarch, Switzerland

Flo Akinbiyi

Communication Coach

Hamdan AlShamsi

Founder & Senior Partner,
Hamdan AlShamsi
Lawyers & Legal Consultants

Edward Matti

Managing Partner, CCM Consultancy

Nathan Farrugia

Managing Director, Vistage UAE

Humaira Ali

Director, Intuitive Change

Mariam Farag

CEO & Founder, Humanizing Brands