Adnan Abdulrahman Alalyani
Director General, General Department of Environmental Technologies
National Center for Environmental Compliance
Saudi Arabia
Ajay Singh
Vice President of Supply Chain Management
Hindustan Platinum
India
Ajay Singh is a distinguished Supply Chain Transformational Business Leader with an impressive track record spanning over 30 years. Throughout his career, he has exhibited prowess in Developing, Structuring, Operating, and delivering multi-functional tactical and strategic assignments, predominantly in Supply Chain Management.
Currently, Ajay Singh is serving with Hindustan Platinum Pvt Ltd as Vice President- Supply Chain Management. He plays a pivotal role in shaping and optimizing the Supply Chain processes within the organization. His expertise extends across diverse industries including Heavy Industry, Electrical & Electronics, Automobile, Telecom, Specialty Chemical, Engineering, Precious Metal.
Ajay Singh's exceptional contributions to the field have not gone unnoticed, earning several prestigious accolades.
Dr. Ayad Aldaijy
Advisor to the Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture
Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture
Saudi Arabia
Dr. Ayad Aldaijy is a senior IT and executive leader, and a subject matter expert in cyber-security. He has a wealth of 29+ years of experience in leadership and advisory roles in reputable local and global organizations.
Dr. Aldaijy has successfully delivered transformational mission critical systems for many public sector organizations. He led and engaged with Digital Economy/Transformation, IT/Risks & Controls Assessment, Cyber Security, Sustainability, Organizational Transformation Solutions, Drive Smarter Technology and Services, Change Strategies, Research & Analysis, and Teaching & Coaching.
In September 2015, Dr. Aldaijy joined the Ministry of Environment, Water & Agriculture, Saudi Arabia, as Advisor to the Minister and Chief Information Officer (CIO). He played a key role in the continued development of the Ministry, serving as an integral and strategic member of its senior management team. He was primarily responsible for the management of the Ministry’s present and future information & communication technology services position, and building a strong and capable team to support the Ministry’s vision to achieve sustainability of environment and natural resources, ensure water security, contribute to achieving food security, and improve quality of life in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Previously, Dr. Aldaijy has held a number of managerial positions in Saudi Arabian Royal Guard and Ministry of Defense, including of CIO position at Saudi Arabian Royal Guard. He started his professional career with Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) in June 1990, where he engaged and led a number of critical ICT projects for major organizations in RSAF and Ministry of Defense. He retired as Brigadier General.
Dr. Aldaijy received the PhD degree in information technology from George Mason University, Virginia, USA, in 2003. He received his B.S and M.S. degrees in information systems from George Washington University, Washington D.C., in 1988 and 1990 consecutively. Dr. Aldaijy won “the Catalyst 2018 - Best Government CIO”, in the GCC region, and similarly won “The Prestigious World CIO 200 Award” by the global CIO Forum 2019. Moreover, and just recently, he won “The World CIO 200 Awards: “Legend” by “The Global CIO Forum 2020”.
Dr. Aldaijy had been speaking on major regional and international conferences on technology and cyber-security developments.
Bunthorn SOK
Deputy Director-General
Ministry of Commerce
Cambodia
Mr. Bunthorn SOK is presently a Deputy Director-General (DDG) for International Trade, Ministry of Commerce of Cambodia. In his roles, he has engaged in researches, trade negotiations, and trade policy formulations of the Ministry. The FTAs he engaged include Cambodia-Republic of Korea, Cambodia-UAE, ASEAN-China, and ASEAN-Canada.
Besides his professional sphere, he has been a lecturer of Commercial and Economic Diplomacy at the Ecole Royale d’ Administration (ERA/RSA) and a visiting scholar of Taihe Institute, a Beijing-based think tank on foreign policy studies. Mr. Bunthorn holds a BA in International Studies (Honors) from DIS/IISPP, an LLB (BA) in Legal Studies from the University of Cambodia, and an LLM (MA) in International Trade Law, University of Leeds, United Kingdom.
Prof. Bamidele Adebisi
Intelligent Infrastructure Systems
Director of Smart Communities and Innovation
Manchester Metropolitan University
United Kingdom
Bamidele is a Professor in Intelligent Infrastructure Systems, and Director of Smart Communities and Innovations, at the Department of Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK. He is a Director/ Board Member at the African Hydrogen Partnership Trade Association (AHP),Mauritius, and a member of the leadership team of the Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Centre, UK.
He received a Master’s degree and a Ph.D. in Engineering both from Lancaster University, UK. Before that, he had a B.Eng. in Electrical Engineering from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.
He has published widely and given talks/panel discussions in the research areas of clean energy, smart cities/communities/Infrastructure, industry 4.0, the Internet of things, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and cyber-physical systems. He has been part of multi-partner, multi-country, multi-million-pound projects funded by the government, international agencies, and corporate bodies. He has a strong record of accomplishment in attracting industrial-related grants through Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP). One such project received the UK Best of the best KTP Project of the Year Awards in September 2020.
Bamidele is a Fellow of IET, a Senior member of IEEE, a Fellow of Higher Education Academy and a Chartered Engineer.
Cristina Albuquerque
Director, Global Electric Mobility
WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
Brazil
Cristina is Director of Global Electric Mobility for WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities. She works to manage and expand WRI’s portfolio of work on zero emission fleets for public transportation, freight and two-and-three wheelers globally.
Cristina holds a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) and a Master's degree in Transportation Systems from the same university. She also holds a Project Management Specialization at UFRGS.
Diana Choyleva
Chief Economist
Enodo Economics
United Kingdom
Diana Choyleva is a leading expert on China’s economy and politics. She is Chief Economist at Enodo Economics, an independent macroeconomic, political and geopolitical forecasting company she set up in 2016 to assess China and its global impact. She has analysed China since 2000 and has co-authored three books: ‘China’s Quest for Financial Self-reliance’ (2022), ‘The American Phoenix – and why China and Europe will struggle after the coming slump’ (2011) and ‘The Bill from the China Shop’ (2006). In 2023 she joined JPMorgan Asia Growth and Income plc as a Non-executive Director to the Board. Later that year she joined the Asia Society Policy Institute’s Center for China Analysis, as a non-resident Senior Fellow on the Chinese economy. Before Enodo she worked at Lombard Street Research (now TS Lombard) for 16 years, most recently as their Chief Economist and Head of Research.
Edward Brzytwa
Vice President of International Trade
Consumer Technology Association
United States
Ed Brzytwa is the Consumer Technology Association's Vice President of International Trade. He leads CTA’s trade and supply chain policy and advocacy work, with a strong focus on improving the international trade environment and global supply chains to strengthen the competitiveness of the U.S. consumer technology industry. In July 2024, Ed received an appointment to the Export-Import Bank of the United States’ 2024-25 Council on China Competition. The Washingtonian Magazine has included Ed on the 500 Most Influential People of 2023 and 2024.
Ed previously served as an international trade advocate for the American Chemistry Council and Information Technology Industry Council and a trade negotiator in Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and U.S. Department of Commerce. Ed obtained two Master’s degrees from the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna in Austria, where he was a Fulbright fellow, and from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, and has a Bachelor of the Arts degree from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts, as The Henry Bean S.J. Scholar of The Classics.
Guillaume Crozier
Senior Vice President Cargo UAE & Head Global Cargo Strategy
Dnata
United Arab Emirates
Guillaume leads Dnata's cargo business in the U.A.E. and his responsible for the Global Cargo Strategy, covering warehouse and freighter handling, 3PL, RFS, Airport Community System and GSSA product. Guillaume started his career with the Emirates Group in 2011. His previous positions include DVP Operational Performances and Product development for dnata International network, VP Operational Performance, and COO in Switzerland. Before joining the Emirates Group his aviation career covered various leadership positions across the cargo industry, mainly in the Cargo GSSA segment. Guillaume holds a Master degree in Business Management from EMlyon business school.
Habib Ahmad Noor
Senior Specialist Procurement Risks Department - Procurement Excellence Division
ADNOC
United Arab Emirates
Hossam Elsaadany
Head of Procurement & Contracts
Egyptian Refining Company
Egypt
Hossam El-Saadany is a procurement expert with over 18 years of experience in the supply chain industry. Holding an MBA from ESLSCA Paris, he currently leads procurement at ERC, with a strong focus on process optimization and digital transformation. Hossam is also a part-time lecturer at the Arab Academy for Science and Technology. As a passionate advocate for the future of procurement, he is a renowned global speaker, frequently addressing topics related to innovation and digital advancements in the field. His past roles include Head of Supply Chain at the MEK Foundation and Head of Foreign Procurement at OCI NV, where he honed his expertise in strategy, competitive intelligence, process improvement, risk management, and logistics.
Javad Mohammadi
Chief Procurement Officer
Mammut World
Experienced procurement management professional at the C-level, with a track record of over 13 years in hands-on procurement and supply chain management. Adept at implementing structured approaches to sourcing activities, thereby ensuring optimal cost management. Known for crafting solutions even in challenging and risky situations, showcasing strong problem-solving skills. A skilled leader, capable of motivating teams to achieve peak performance.
Javed Akbar
Chief Governance, Risk, and Compliance
Tasnee
Saudi Arabia
Javed A. Akbar is a distinguished Chief Governance, Risk, and Compliance Officer renowned for his exceptional leadership in navigating complex business and financial landscapes. With a stellar record of guiding stakeholders through strategic governance, financial & risk management priorities he brings invaluable insight to Boardrooms worldwide. His extensive background as a senior executive in prominent organizations and his service on boards and various committees across North America, Europe, and the Middle East underscore his expertise in driving sustainable growth and fostering effective corporate governance, risk management and resilience.
Beyond his corporate roles, Javed is a captivating speaker and consultant. He delivers compelling insights at international conferences, summits, and exclusive executive gatherings. His dynamic presence and engaging sessions resonate with audiences, establishing him as a trusted advisor and thought leader in risk management, strategy, ESG, and technology.
Juan Matos
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Dirección General de Impuestos Internos (DGII)
República Dominicana
An experienced IT professional, lawyer, and academic, Matos has over 19 years of expertise in technology and cybersecurity. He currently serves as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at the General Directorate of Internal Taxes (DGII). In addition, he is an Expert Assessor on Confidentiality and Data Protection for the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and Vice President of the Internet Society in the Dominican Republic.
Before joining DGII, Matos served as Networks and Communications Manager at the Dominican Civil Aviation Institute (IDAC), the government entity responsible for regulating, supervising, and promoting civil aviation in the Dominican Republic. During his tenure from 2005 to 2020, he led key networking and technological infrastructure projects that significantly enhanced the organization's operational efficiency and connectivity. Following this success, he founded and led VOLARIT in 2017, a startup focused on developing and implementing advanced drone-based technologies for industrial applications.
He holds a Master's in Cybersecurity from the Santo Domingo Institute of Technology (INTEC), a Master's in Public Management from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, and a Master's in Technology, Learning, and Education from the University of the Basque Country, where he is currently pursuing doctoral studies.
In 2023, he was recognized CISO or Cybersecurity Leader of the Year at the Connecta Awards. This award recognizes professionals who have excelled in the field of cybersecurity and demonstrated an exceptional commitment to protecting the data and critical systems of their organizations.
He has participated in projects and completed various studies in the United States, England, Wales, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Peru, Venezuela, Brazil, Colombia, Panama, Bolivia, Argentina, Chile, Saint Lucia, and the Dominican Republic.”
Kamran Ahsan
Director of Procurement & Shared Services
Bilfinger Middle East
United Arab Emirates
Kamran has 32 years of international procurement and supply chain transformation experience across the entire spectrum of oil & gas industry leading teams of 100+ members. Employers include majors such as EXXON, ADNOC, HALLIBURTON, ARAMCO JV, BILFINGER. He has managed both direct and indirect spend categories with total annual spend of $1 bn. He holds two of the world’s most elite supply chain certifications namely C.P.M (Certified Purchasing Manager) from ISM of USA and MCIPS (Member Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply) from UK. He is a qualified Mechanical Engineering graduate with a MBA (Strategy & Operations) from Strathclyde Business School.
Kamran has covered a variety of strategic and operational leadership roles in challenging and fast paced environments involving: Transformation programs, change management, restructuring, post-acquisition integrations, greenfield start-ups, process re-engineering and systems implementation. A certified corporate trainer for the past many years. He enjoys reading books, running and cooking.
Louis Yaw Afful
Group Executive Director
African Continental Free Trade Policy Network Group (APN Group)
Ghana
Luc Vincent
Chief Product and Technology Officer
Foothill Ventures
United States
Luc Vincent is a technology executive with decades of experience assembling, growing and leading product, engineering & research teams, and delivering material business impact. After a decade angel-investing and advising startups, he joined Foothill Ventures as a partner, where he currently focuses on early-stage AI deals. Prior to this, he was Chief Product & Technology Officer at Hayden AI, where he led the team building and deploying edge AI products designed to make cities greener and more efficient. Before joining Hayden, he was VP of Engineering & Product Group lead at Meta, building state-of-the-art AI-powered experiences for AR and Metaverse products. Prior to this, he was Executive VP of Engineering & Product at Lyft. There, he founded the Lyft “Level 5” Autonomous Driving division and drove its successful exit to Toyota in 2021. Earlier in his career, Luc spent 12 years at Google, where he led major parts of the Google Maps organization, including Google Street View, which he founded and supported through its global expansion. Luc holds a BS from Ecole Polytechnique (France), MS from University of Paris XI, and PhD in Computer Vision from MINES ParisTech.
Luis Felipe de Oliveira
Director General and Chief Executive Officer, Board Member
Airports Council International - ACI World
Canada
Luis Felipe de Oliveira has led Airports Council International (ACI) World as Director General from June 2020 till October 2024, applying his vast experience in commercial and technical aviation. He firmly believes that aviation plays a vital role in fostering social and economic growth worldwide. He is dedicated to aiding the whole aviation ecosystem to navigate the evolving dynamics of the aviation landscape.
Luis Felipe’s career in aviation began with Shell Aviation in Brazil serving the Aviation customers for 12 years in Latin America, Africa and Europe from regional to global roles. After a successful period in Netherlands, he moved to IATA in Geneva, leading fuel, ATC and airport campaigns in collaboration with governments, oil companies, fuel service providers, Air Traffic Management providers and airports for diverse world regions. His service at IATA lasted a decade before joining the World Fuel Services as Vice President of Supply Development for Latin America and Caribbean.
Prior to joining ACI World, Luis Felipe successfully led the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (2017-2020), where he led a complete restructuring of the organization. This enabled the organization to be more effective and efficient, attracting members and strategic partners to support industry development in the region.
He is a Chemical Engineer from Catholic University, Rio de Janeiro, with a postgraduate degree in Finance, University of São Paulo, an MBA from Dom Cabral Foundation, São Paulo, and Post MBA from Kellogg University, Chicago. He is currently enrolled on the Swiss Board School to improve his board experience.
Passionate about aviation, Luis Felipe is especially committed to the sustainable social and economic development of the industry to fostering collaboration across aviation stakeholders. He serves as an Ambassador at Airlink, an Advisory Board Member at Honeywell (building technologies) and holds Board positions at Cirium and the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG).
Maha Attia
Assistant Vice Chairman for Foreign Trade
The Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company
Egypt
Dr. Masoud Khakdaman
Assistant Professor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management, College of Business
Abu Dhabi University
United Arab Emirates
Dr. Masoud Khakdaman is an Assistant Professor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management at the College of Business, Abu Dhabi University. He obtained his Ph.D. from Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands. His Ph.D. research was funded by the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research and Europe Container Terminals.
Dr. Masoud has more than 15 years of academic and industrial experience across Europe, Asia, the USA, and the Middle East. He worked in various industries, including manufacturing, automotive, oil and gas, airline, and freight transportation, in areas including business intelligence, revenue management, supply chain design/strategy, sourcing and procurement, sales and operations planning, and various systems design and improvement projects.
Mohamed Naeem
Senior ERP Specialist
Digital Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Mohamed Naeem is a seasoned ERP Specialist and Supply Chain Transformation expert with extensive experience in the public sector, telecom, and transportation industries. As a Senior ERP Specialist at Digital Dubai Authority, Mohamed has managed over 11 ERP-related projects and played a key role in the modernization of Dubai’s ERP systems, particularly in SCM solutions. He is also an Agile Scrum Product Manager, driving innovative solutions like the Smart Supplier Mobile App and iReceipt for paperless warehouses. Mohamed holds an MSc in Information Systems Management from the University of Liverpool, a Postgraduate Diploma in ERP Systems from Cairo, and a BSc in Computer Engineering from Tanta University. His work has earned him recognition, including appreciation from Dubai Police and Dubai Health Authority for his contributions to digital transformation.
Moses Umoru
Director General
Franco-Nigerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Nigeria
Moses UMORU, MBA, is the Director General of the Franco-Nigerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI FRANCE-NIGERIA). He is highly regarded for his in-depth knowledge and insights into the Nigerian and global business environment, particularly in areas such as; global trade, government fiscal and monetary policies, trade policies, and sustainability agenda.
He chairs discussions on macro-economic issues in Nigeria and abroad, and frequently appears as a guest analyst on major media platforms.
With a diverse skill set, Moses UMORU is a trusted chartered management consultant, startup board advisor in the tech industry, government relations professional, and an ESG specialist focused on sustainable finance.
Nadia Abdul Aziz
President
The National Association of Freight and Logistics (NAFL)
United Arab Emirates
Nadia Abdul Aziz is a prominent figure in the United Arab Emirates' freight and logistics sector, recognized for her leadership, expertise, and dedication to advancing the industry.
Currently serving as the President of the UAE National Association of Freight and Logistics (NAFL), she brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to this crucial position which represents more than 400 companies in the freight, shipping, and logistics industries in the country.
As President of UAE NAFL, she plays a pivotal role in representing the interests of stakeholders across the freight and logistics industry. She actively advocates for policy changes, promotes industry best practices, and champions initiatives that contribute to the sector's growth and development.
Her dedication extends beyond NAFL. She also serves as the Chairperson of the Women in Logistics and Transport (WiLAT) Global network for the Middle East, further amplifying her voice on the international stage and empowering women in the supply chain logistics industry through capacity building, certified training, networking events, mentoring, and coaching.
Paul Doherty
IFMA Fellow, DFC Senior Fellow President and Chief Executive Officer
the digit group
United States
Paul is Chairman and CEO of TDG (the digit group), a globally renowned and award-winning architect who is one of the world’s most sought after thought leaders, strategists and integrators of process, technology, and business. As seen on The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg TV, acknowledged by CNBC as one of America's Business Titans and reported by Forbes as “Changing the World”, Paul is a Senior Fellow of the Design Futures Council and a Fellow of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA). Paul's current work is as Chairman of TDG Global Ventures, a Smart City real estate development company that provides financing, design-build and innovative technology solutions around the world. Concurrently, Paul is also the co-founder and producer of the critically acclaimed AEC Hackathon that launched at Facebook Headquarters. His past successful ventures include Revit Technologies (Sold to Autodesk 2002), Buzzsaw (Autodesk 2001) and TRIRIGA (IBM 2011). His 2 latest books are “Smart Cities: Reimagining the Urban Experience” published by Quality Press and “Unlocking the Metaverse: A Strategic Guide for the Future of the Built Environment”, published by John Wiley & Sons, which rated #1 New Release on Amazon.com.
Dr. Satyam Priyadarshy
Chief AI Officer and Quantum Expert,
Reignite Future
United States
Dr. Satyam Priyadarshy, the CEO of Reignite Future, USA, is a transformational leader who has left an indelible mark on the industry and educational and research institutes. Notably, he was the first Chief Data Scientist of the Oil and Gas/Energy Industry, a testament to his groundbreaking contributions. Previously, he was a Technology Fellow and Chief Data Scientist at Halliburton, and he has held leadership roles at Acxiom Corporation, Network Solutions, AOL, and others. His work or profile has appeared in many magazines, including Chemical and Engineering News, The Scientist, Silicon India, Oil Review Middle East, Petroleum Review, World, Journal of Petroleum Technology, RigZone, and Forbes, among others. His work has been the subject of a number of books by O’Reilly. He has received numerous industry accolades and has also appeared in media like Forbes, CNBC, DEW Journal, and others. He has delivered over 150 keynote talks globally. He is the author of over 56 papers and ten patents. Dr. Priyadarshy was named the 2021-2022 (Society for Petroleum Engineers) SPE Distinguished Lecturer. Dr. Priyadarshy obtained his Ph.D. from IIT Bombay in (Quantum/Theoretical Chemistry) and his MBA (Honors) from The Pamplin School of Business, Virginia Tech.
Shailen Shukla
Supply Chain Director
Omar Kassem Alesayi Group (OKAG)
Shailen Shukla is an Alumni of Delhi University and IIM, Ahmedabad, is an astute professional with over 30+ years of experience in Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Profit Centre Management, Commercial Operations, Project Procurement and Management, Vendor Management and ERP & Systems Implementation.
Currently working as Supply Chain Director in Alesayi Group in Jeddah, KSA. Omar Kassem Alesayi Group’s Consumer and Trading portfolio is built on providing an excellent portfolio of products alongside the highest standards of service for clients and consumers. Over time, the company has invested heavily in the acquisition and development of consumer concepts and services to exceed the demands of consumer and market requirements. Omar Kassem Alesayi Group’s portfolio ranges from automotive, transportation, electrical products, cabling systems and consumer goods. The Group continuously seeks to expand its portfolio with opportunities that provide a variety of products and services through partnerships, complementary offerings, and relevant innovations.
Worked as Chief Logistics Officer at PicTruc LLC, a MHAO group company, with a JV with Unanu India. Powered by Massive Data and Innovation, PicTruc is well poised to bring in Disruptive Technology in Logistics through Marketplace and end-to- end Logistics Platform. Was also group head for Logistics and advisor in Admiral Mobility a JV for Geely Electric Trucks distribution.
Previously for 9 years, worked as Business Head of JECL Logistics LLC (A 3PL company under the Jumbo Electronics Group) and Head Logistics, Jumbo Electronics, a top UAE Electronics Distributor / Retail Chain. Winner of “SCATA (Supply Chain and Transport Awards) – Supply Chain Of The Year.Winner of “SCATA (Supply Chain and Transport Awards) – Supply Chain Of The Year Award 2013” and “Supply Chain Of The Year - Highly Commended” in 2014, “Supply Chain Manager of The Year – Highly Commended” in 2015.
Earlier worked in Senior Positions in large Indian Companies like Reliance Logistics (General Manager), Grasim (Head SCM), Vedanta (Sterlite Optical and Balco as AGM Commercial), Modi Group (Modi Industries, Modi Cement), etc, and MNCs like Brightpoint (Director Operations) and TNS / Cantar India (Director Business Operations) in India. Won the Logistics Leader of the Year award recently.
Shashi Kiran
Group General Manager
Jashanmal National Co.
United Arab Emirates
With over 30 years of experience in supply chain management, I have held senior leadership roles across leading retailers and logistics service providers. As a dynamic leader, I am known for driving innovative logistics solutions and achieving revenue growth. My results-oriented approach has consistently delivered effective cost management, streamlined sourcing, freight management, and distribution processes while adhering to budget constraints.
My extensive experience in the Middle East region has provided me with valuable insights into managing in-house logistics and building strong client relationships. I excel in leveraging logistics platforms within diverse cultural settings to ensure operational efficiency and uphold high standards of quality, safety, and customer service integrity. I am skilled in motivating teams to reach peak productivity and controlling costs through strategic resource management.
With a proven ability to drive change, enhance efficiencies, and maximize profitability, I am prepared to make a significant impact in any organization.
Stefan Schröder
Managing Director
LNC LogisticsNetwork Consultants GmbH
Germany
Dr. Stéphane Graber
Director General
FIATA International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations
Switzerland
Dr Stéphane Graber has been Director General at FIATA International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations since 2020. FIATA is the largest non-governmental organisation in the field of logistics, which represents 40,000 freight forwarding and logistics firms and employs around 10 million people around the globe.
Prior to joining FIATA, Dr Graber was Secretary General at STSA (Swiss Commodity Trading and Shipping Association) and Chaired the eGTSA, a company that successfully developed a digital platform used by commodity trading companies and commodity trade-financing banks, which was sold to Komgo in 2019.
Dr Graber has previously worked at the Economic Department of the Republic and Canton of Geneva, and was President of the Geneva Chapter of the Swiss-Chinese Chamber of Commerce.
Zaid Hamzah
Executive Education Fellow
National University of Singapore, School of Computing (Advanced Computing for Executives)
Singapore
Zaid Hamzah is an AI/data strategist & practitioner specializing in AI innovation management, AI in finance & law, AI & data governance & AI in information security. An AI patent holder, his current practice revolves around driving value creation & higher performance through AI-enabled growth strategies. Zaid is currently an Executive Education Fellow at the National University of Singapore School of Computing’s Advanced Computing for Executives centre where he runs programs on AI Innovation Management, Intellectual Property Rights in AI Innovation & Commercialisation of AI Innovation. He has taught legal AI at the Singapore Management University School of Law. Zaid is deeply involved in AI R&D & innovation. His AI patent relating to risk management in a supply chain context was granted by the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore in December 2023. Author of 9 books spanning law, technology, intellectual property & AI, Zaid has over 35 years of professional experience. He has previously served as (i) Microsoft's Director for intellectual property & commercial software; (ii) Senior Legal Advisor to Singtel’s joint venture with Warner Bros & Sony Pictures (iii) Chief Regulatory Legal & Compliance Officer at publicly-listed Telekom Malaysia; (iv) Associate, Khattar Wong & Partners (Singapore law firm) & (v) Singapore Government service. Zaid has a law degree from the National University of Singapore & completed his Masters in International Relations at the Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy, Tufts University on a Fulbright scholarship. Zaid’s current professional practice work involves corporate growth strategy & performance management, intellectual asset management & strategic risk management including cybersecurity risk management.