Abdulsalam Hamasha
Procurement Manager
Arabian Metal Industries ltd. (AMI)
Saudi Arabia
Adnan Abdulrahman Alalyani
Director General, General Department of Environmental Technologies
National Center for Environmental Compliance
Saudi Arabia
Adnan is a subject matter in Climate Change and Environmental Compliance and holds 16 years of technical experience in various fields, including environmental technologies and oil and gas. Currently, he is the CEO Advisor on International Cooperation and the General Director of Environemntal Technologies Department at the NCEC.
Ahmed Attiya
Group Supply Chain Director
Zahrawi Group
United Arab Emirates
Ahmed is the Group Supply Chain Director at Zahrawi Group. He is responsible for defining and leading the execution of the company's Supply Chain Strategy and for ensuring that the company's inventories are optimal. While ensuring excellent customer service and Supply Chain operational performance, Ahmed also focusses on critical process efficiency to achieve organizational and performance KPI's. Leveraging his 19+ years experience, Ahmed has acquired proven skills in heading new-set ups/ diversification, managing functions with emphasis on value addition to existing procurement/ cost control operations, escalating business progressively by undertaking organizational restructuring, generating significant cost savings and developing & integrating procedures, service standards & operational policies.
Prior to joining Zahrawi Group in 2020, Ahmed worked with Gulf Medical Co Ltd. Ahmed is professionally qualified with an MBA from IE Business School, Spain and he completed his Bachelor of Management from Egypt and Certified International Supply Chain Manger from The International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Institute
Ahmed Helal
Senior Procurement Officer
Prime Ministers Office
United Arab Emirates
Ahmed Helal is a seasoned Procurement Professional with extensive experience 14 years) in diverse roles across leading organizations including Amazon, Thales ME and UAE Prime Minister's Office His expertise encompasses a wide range of sectors such as IT Digital Identification Solutions, Aviation, Military, Retail, Government, Events Marketing, NGOs, as well as Steel and Fertilizers Manufacturing.
Ahmed holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting Business Management His educational background in Supply Chain, Procurement and Executive Management, complements his practical experience As He has also completed full attendance of CIPS Level 4 Diploma and Executive Management Diploma from the American University in Cairo.
Ahmed brings his knowledge and experience in Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Contracts Vendors Management alongside with his passion for sharing knowledge and empowering others for professional development to help delivering valuable insights.
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.
Akin Adamson
Director Middle East
Ricardo Group
United Arab Emirates
Akin Adamson is the Middle East Director for Ricardo Clean Energy & Environmental Solutions - a global strategic engineering and environmental consultancy with offices across the GCC. Ricardo advises public and private sector organisations on Air Quality, Energy, Water, Waste, Sustainability and Mobility strategies, technologies, and operations.
Previously, he was the UK’s Transport Research Laboratory’s (TRL’s) Regional Director for the Middle East. Before that, he held senior Director level roles at Nokia Siemens Networks, Telstra and A.T. Kearney.
He began his research career at London Business School in the energy sector and has lectured at both London Business School and the London School of Economics. He was educated at LSE, LBS and the University of Michigan, USA.
Alanood Obaid Alsuwaidi
Senior Vice President - Cargo MEAA
Menzies Aviation
United Arab Emirates
Amit Katiyar
Head of Procurement-AMET
Lipton Tea & Infusions
United Arab Emirates
Amit Katiyar is Head of Procurement – AMET for Lipton Tea & Infusions . He is a Tea Taster and having 13 years of experience in Supply Chain Management with focus on Strategic Planning & Procurement in South East Asia and AMET regions. He has is driven multiple digital transformation for procurement for inventory optimizations and cost reductions and improving service levels across multiple markets. Amit is a Chemical Engineer & holds a MBA in Supply Chain from the IIM, Mumbai.
Ammar Alanazi
Director of Big Data Analytics,
General Authority For Statistics
Saudi Arabia
Andrés de León
CEO
HyperloopTT
United States of America
Known globally for his focused management style and creation of growth-oriented businesses within the infrastructure construction and alternative energy sectors, Andrés de León was appointed to the role of Chief Executive Officer in 2019. Previously, Andrés had served as Chief Operations Officer for HyperloopTT for three years.
Andrés brings 30 years of international experience as a senior executive in manufacturing, finance management, private/public business negotiation, and tax and audit supervision to HyperloopTT. Andrés has initiated and executed corporate affairs in Spain, Belgium, Portugal, France, Italy, Mexico, Chile, and the United States.
While receiving a degree in law and his MBA from one of the world’s top business universities, IE Business School, Andrés worked in the financial department and became Deputy Financial Director of Terratest Construction in Spain where he oversaw the construction of major construction projects around the world.
Later he became General Manager of a multinational industrial group, specializing in the manufacturing of alternative energy products on a global scale.
This experience has proven to be a perfect match for the globally collaborative entity of HyperloopTT. In a few short years, Andrés became critical to the development of the organization by orchestrating several key global agreements and investments, while transitioning the forward-thinking concept and designoriented company into an industry-leading firm focused on engineering and execution. He now leads the largest crowd-powered team of professionals ever assembled.
Ahmed Attiya
Group Supply Chain Director
Zahrawi Group
United Arab Emirates
Ahmed is the Group Supply Chain Director at Zahrawi Group. He is responsible for defining and leading the execution of the company's Supply Chain Strategy and for ensuring that the company's inventories are optimal. While ensuring excellent customer service and Supply Chain operational performance, Ahmed also focusses on critical process efficiency to achieve organizational and performance KPI's. Leveraging his 19+ years experience, Ahmed has acquired proven skills in heading new-set ups/ diversification, managing functions with emphasis on value addition to existing procurement/ cost control operations, escalating business progressively by undertaking organizational restructuring, generating significant cost savings and developing & integrating procedures, service standards & operational policies.
Prior to joining Zahrawi Group in 2020, Ahmed worked with Gulf Medical Co Ltd. Ahmed is professionally qualified with an MBA from IE Business School, Spain and he completed his Bachelor of Management from Egypt and Certified International Supply Chain Manger from The International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Institute
Dr. Arafat El Mourad
Founder & CEO
IPCS Sourcing & Procurement Consultant
United Arab Emirates
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.
Dhafer AL Ahmari
EVP for Applied College
The University of Bisha
Saudi Arabia
Dr. Dhafer Alahmari is an accomplished Assistant Professor specializing in Supply Chain Management and currently holds the position of Vice President at the Applied College in Bisha. With a career spanning many years, Dr. Alahmari has accumulated extensive industrial experience, contributing to both academic research and practical applications in supply chain dynamics and logistics management. His professional journey includes significant roles and achievements in the GCC region and internationally, equipping him with a unique global perspective. As an academic leader and administrator, he is committed to enhancing educational practices and fostering a collaborative learning environment. Dr. Alahmari’s expertise and leadership continue to impact the field, bridging the gap between theory and practice in supply chain management.
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.
Deepak Sagar
Head of Procurement
National Food Industries Company
Saudi Arabia
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.
Gopal R.
Global Leader, Supply Chain & Logistics Advisory
Frost and Sullivan
United Arab Emirates
Gopal leads Frost & Sullivan’s Supply Chain & Logistics (SC&L) Practice globally. He is responsible for nurturing senior client relationships in Supply Chain & Logistics, conceptualizing, managing and delivering advisory engagements in this space. His expertise in multiple regional markets has helped in developing relationships with local and regional companies, augmenting networks, capabilities and advisory focus. His regional expertise is backed well with knowledge and experience of working with global third party logistics companies.
He is also an invited thought leadership speaker at more than 75 Supply Chain & Logistics conferences globally, during the last decade. His experience base covers broad range of sectors, leveraging long-standing working relationships with leading industry participants’ Senior Executives in:
- Supply chain solution providers
- Freight infrastructure and facilities
- Maritime, Rail and Automotive
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
Lt. Con. Dr. Hamad Khalifa Alnuaimi
Head of Telecommunications Division
Abu Dhabi Police
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.
Ibrahim Al-Dali
Supply Chain Head
Al-Yamama Holding Company
Saudi Arabia
C-level Supply Chain and Operations Executive Leader with extensive experience in creating strategies and leading execution and transformation of all global supply chain activities, including procurement, manufacturing, and distribution management. Manages and leads cross-functional teams to drive products and services supply and productivity improvements. Leads risk mitigation, while driving supply chain strategies for end-to-end pipeline management and supply planning. Skilled in negotiation and strategic transformation and decision making, perfected by 19 years of experience in leading organizational business units.
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.
Jonathan Spear
Transport Policy and Strategy Advisor
Act One
United Kingdom
Jonathan Spear is a Transport Policy and Strategy Advisor with 30 years’ experience in policy, strategy, governance and capacity building. He has worked extensively in the international arena, including UK and Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific, and been based in London, Dubai, Beijing, Hong Kong and Singapore.
Much of Jonathan’s work has benchmarked good practice in multi-modal transport planning. In this context, he is increasingly interested in options and potential, policy and regulatory implications of new technologies. Recent focus areas include urban public transport, autonomous and electric vehicles, micromobility, sustainability and transport net zero.
Jonathan is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) and a Chartered Transport Planning Professional (CTPP). He is a founding members and former Chair of the CIHT Dubai Group. He has also chaired four Working Groups under Technical Committees for the World Road Association, PIARC.
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
Former Director General and Chief Executive Officer
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.
Michael Stockdale
Group Head of Supply Chain and Logistics
Red Sea Global
Saudi Arabia
Michael is currently the Group Head of Supply Chain and Logistics at Red Sea Global, one of the leading giga projects in Saudi Arabia, following a 35-year career in the global logistics and supply chain industry, including a 10-year role as CEO of B2C Logistics Consulting, a specialist supply chain strategy and management consulting organisation.
Michael has extensive experience and expertise in the GCC environments; developing commercial strategies, high performing teams, excellence in business capability, superior financial results, and world class logistics facilities.
Michael has worked extensively with large private and government organisations across the GCC, such as Abu Dhabi Ports, Emirates Transport, Al Futtaim, Al Faisaliah and the Savola Group, and with 3PLs such as Tibbett & Britten and Exel, driving sustained growth for the organisations, and consistently delivering better-than-market financial results.
Holding a Master’s Degree from the University of Cumbria and currently completing a PhD in Sustainable Supply Chain Management, Michael is also an experienced faculty member at several UK Universities and a regular speaker at industry conferences.
His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti
Head of Cyber Security
United Arab Emirates Government
United Arab Emirates
Dr. Al Kuwaiti was appointed by the Cabinet as the Head of Cyber Security for the UAE Government since 2020. As the Head of Cyber Security, his mandate includes responsibilities as the Chairman of the UAE Cyber Security Council as well as Managing Director of the National Data Centre under the Supreme Council for National Security. As the Head of Cyber Security for the UAE Government by investiture, Dr. Al Kuwaiti has legal authority over all aspects pertaining to securing the cyberspace for the entire Nation.
In his current role, Dr. Al Kuwaiti is tasked with the responsibility of charting the cyber security strategy for the Nation that not only equips the UAE to enter the digital era with capabilities to deal with the new threat landscape exacerbated by the pandemic, but also ensures UAE’s leadership in cyber security globally; towards establishing the UAE as the world’s leading trusted digital hub and supporting the Nation’s digital transformation agenda and the digital future of all residents who made UAE their home.
Towards that end, he leads the Council to outline an implementation plan to protect the UAE cyberspace through emerging technologies such as Cloud, Big Data and AI in a whole-of-government approach coordinating and orchestrating efforts between Emirates and government entities via a unified platform built and managed by the Council.
Under Dr. Al Kuwaiti’s leadership, the UAE has advanced 42 positions in the ITU Global Cybersecurity Index, rising to the 5th place globally from 47th in the previous assessment. Dr. Al Kuwaiti has also led UAE to many firsts, including Guinness World Records for having the most users in a cyber capture the flag (CTF) competition, the largest bug bounty competition and the largest cyber drill; all initiatives that aim at capacity building in cyber security and improving the technical competencies of cyber security professionals and enthusiasts. More importantly, he has been instrumental in advocating for realizing the value of cyber security by demonstrating cyber security as a critical business enabler. Since 2021, Dr. Al Kuwaiti plays the role of an ambassador for collaboration between the government and cyber agencies, helping to bridge the discussion between the two major stakeholders in the digital economy.
Under his chaperone, key public-private partnerships were established between the UAE Cyber Security Council and leading local and international cyber security organizations with the goal of making a positive contribution to the UAE cyber agenda and be a major force that will benefit the global cyber security industry. Additionally, bilateral agreements established with countries both within the region and across the world contributed towards mutual information sharing, capacity development and legal assistance aid treaties, all key outcomes as a result of the National Cyber Security Strategy that he has put in place to realize the vision of the UAE for the next 50 years.
Mohamed Naeem Kafafy
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.
Mooaz Hedahed
Director Strategy and Development
TRUXX Transportation Technology
Saudi Arabia
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.
Nissrine Elqobai
SCLG Executive Board Member
CEO
ENY Consulting
Nissrine is a seasoned supply chain professional with over 25 years of extensive experience in global supply chain management. Her expertise lies in cost-effective supply chain strategies, vendor procurement, and project management, gained from operating within prestigious Fortune organizations and leading Middle East Family Groups.
Focusing on developing resilient and synchronized end-to-end supply chain solutions, Nissrine aligns strategic models with business objectives to maximize ROI and mitigate risks effectively. She specializes in optimizing heavy industry manufacturing processes, crafting intricate online and offline retail supply chains, and orchestrating warehouse operations across various locations, including China, Japan, Sudan, and more, utilizing her proficiency in network design.
Drawing on her vast experience, Nissrine has provided valuable insights and consultation services to renowned corporations such as Medsupply, MAF Carrefour, Duval, DP World, and Savoye across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Her adeptness in diagnosing, auditing, and designing transformation roadmaps for end-to-end supply chain enhancements underscores her strategic approach and problem-solving skills.
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.
Piero Ngadiuba
Head of Human Resources & Operations
ENY Consulting
United Arab Emirates
Piero Ngadiuba is a seasoned professional with over 13 years of diverse experience, including more than 8 years focused on Human Resources operations.
He has played a pivotal role in leading HR transformation projects within supply chain management, delivering impactful solutions that optimize processes and support organizational growth, With the understanding of supply chain dynamics, Piero has led initiatives such as employee training, department restructuring, and the creation of new supply chain departments.
His work extends to organization design and implementing KPIs to ensure the effectiveness of supply chain teams.
He excels in streamlining HR processes, removing inefficiencies, and driving productivity, while fostering a collaborative culture of continuous improvement.
Piero's operational acumen empower organizations to enhance employee satisfaction, retention, and performance. His expertise in aligning HR and supply chain functions provides the foundation for successful transformation projects, making him a key asset in driving both HR and operational excellence.
Raed Kadri
Head of the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network
The Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Canada
Rezek Marouche
Head of Procurement and Supply Chain
Tim Hortons Middle East
United Arab Emirates
Dedicated F&B professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Senior-level supply chain and procurement leader with extensive experience in creating strategies and leading the execution of all global supply chain activities, including procurement, manufacturing, materials management and distribution management. Able to manage and lead cross-functional teams to drive product supply and productivity improvements. Led risk mitigation, while driving supply chain strategies for end-to-end pipeline management, inventory management, supply planning and materials management. Skilled in key negotiations and strategic decision making, perfected by 15+ years of experience in leading organizational business units.
Rohan Singhvi
Global Head of Logistics and Warehousing
RAK Ceramics
United Arab Emirates
Piero Ngadiuba
Head of Human Resources & Operations
ENY Consulting
United Arab Emirates
Piero Ngadiuba is a seasoned professional with over 13 years of diverse experience, including more than 8 years focused on Human Resources operations.
He has played a pivotal role in leading HR transformation projects within supply chain management, delivering impactful solutions that optimize processes and support organizational growth, With the understanding of supply chain dynamics, Piero has led initiatives such as employee training, department restructuring, and the creation of new supply chain departments.
His work extends to organization design and implementing KPIs to ensure the effectiveness of supply chain teams.
He excels in streamlining HR processes, removing inefficiencies, and driving productivity, while fostering a collaborative culture of continuous improvement.
Piero's operational acumen empower organizations to enhance employee satisfaction, retention, and performance. His expertise in aligning HR and supply chain functions provides the foundation for successful transformation projects, making him a key asset in driving both HR and operational excellence.
Sandeep Sharma
Director Group Procurement & Supply Chain MENAP
Dominos Pizza - Alamar Foods
United Arab Emirates
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.
Sayed Habib
Director
Danube Home
United Arab Emirates
Before being appointed Director – Danube Home in May 2023, Mr. Sayed Habib was Director – Business Development, Buying and Franchisee operations of Danube Home and was responsible for the company’s worldwide Business Development in terms of company owned stores and franchisee’s and also the Head of Buying for merchandise being procured supporting all markets and countries. He also headed Danube Home’s ecommerce division and played a key role in the development of a sustainable business with strategic partnerships and ensuring flexibility in response to increasingly demanding digital presence.
During his initial days, was entrusted with the responsibility of overseeing business development. Soon he was promoted as Deputy General Manger to oversee new product launches and development of all product ranges like Furniture, Electrical, Doors, Kitchen & Innovative flooring products to name a few.
As a dynamic team leader and a people’s person Mr. Habib has constantly evolved to an exemplary personality over the years and for his continued success, he had named the Director of Danube Home. In his current role as Director, he is responsible for expansion and innovation in the retail business starting from products to strategizing the new concept of Danube Home across stores in the region, managing people & expenses, instituting policies, and defining the vision for future growth. Mr. Habib earned a Master’s degree in Marketing & Finance from IILM Delhi and a Graduation in Finance from Utkal University, India.
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.
Srinivasan Ganesan
Warehouse Manager
SAFCO
United Arab Emirates
Srinivasan Ganesan, is an accomplished Warehouse & Logistics Manager and Supply Chain Management Consultant with over 12 years of experience spanning the food and beverage, restaurant chain, hospitality, and retail industries, He holds a Master’s degree in Transport & Logistics from Amity University Dubai, providing him with a robust understanding of logistics and operational excellence.
Throughout his career, Srinivasan has excelled in key roles, including Warehouse and Logistics Manager at prominent organizations. His expertise encompasses a wide range of areas, including distribution operations, forecast and demand planning, order fulfilment management, and fleet management and supplier relationship management. He is proficient in logistics solutions, both 3PL and 4PL. Srinivasan is adept at integrating technology into supply chain processes, he has a proven record of successful implementation of ERP, WMS, TMS systems across above mentioned industries,alongside developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) to streamline operations. He is passionate about continuous improvement by implementing Kaizen, Lean Six Sigma principles in operations management to optimize the process involved and He is also passionate about sustainability in supply chain practices and actively seeks innovative solutions to reduce environmental impact.
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.
Suresh Vaidhyanathan
Chief Executive Officer
Ghassan Aboud Group
United Arab Emirates
Suresh Vaidhyanathan is one of the region’s accomplished C-suite leaders with an experience of 25+ years with multi-business organizations. Suresh is a growth focused executive with extensive exposure to investment and growth strategies, performance management, optimal allocation of assets and driving sustainable growth
Over the years, Suresh has extensively worked across diversified industry verticals including:
Food | Automotive | Hospitality | Agri-business| Logistics | Retail | Healthcare | Aviation | Real Estate | Agri-business | Manufacturing | Technology| Services.
Suresh has an excellent professional standing in the region and was listed amongst Forbes 2024 and 2023 Top 100 CEOs in the Middle East. He was included in the Arabian Business Dubai 100 Power List, 2024 Indian Aces in the Middle East, and Economic Times Most Promising Business Leaders of Asia 2022-23.
Earlier as CFO, he was amongst the Forbes List of Top 10 Indian CFOs in the Middle East in 2019 and the Top 20 CFOs in the GCC 2021 (Khaleej Times NAFA List).
He is an alumnus of the Leading Digital Business Transformation program at IMD Business School and is certified in Blockchain Technologies and Artificial Intelligence at MIT Sloan School of Management. He completed the M&A program at University of Chicago Booth School of Business and in addition to programs in governance and investing at Harvard, INSEAD and Wharton.
Suresh is also an alumnus of the Oxford Leading Sustainable Corporations Program.
On the governance front, Suresh is a Certified Board Director with IOD Hawkamah, UAE, Member of GCC Board Directors Institute, Fellow Member of IOD, India and was recognized as a 2012 Board Leadership Fellow NACD, USA. He is also a charter member of the Harvard Business Club of the GCC.
He has been a resident of the UAE for more than 25 years.
Srinivasan Ganesan
Warehouse Manager
SAFCO
United Arab Emirates
Srinivasan Ganesan, is an accomplished Warehouse & Logistics Manager and Supply Chain Management Consultant with over 12 years of experience spanning the food and beverage, restaurant chain, hospitality, and retail industries, He holds a Master’s degree in Transport & Logistics from Amity University Dubai, providing him with a robust understanding of logistics and operational excellence.
Throughout his career, Srinivasan has excelled in key roles, including Warehouse and Logistics Manager at prominent organizations. His expertise encompasses a wide range of areas, including distribution operations, forecast and demand planning, order fulfilment management, and fleet management and supplier relationship management. He is proficient in logistics solutions, both 3PL and 4PL. Srinivasan is adept at integrating technology into supply chain processes, he has a proven record of successful implementation of ERP, WMS, TMS systems across above mentioned industries,alongside developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) to streamline operations. He is passionate about continuous improvement by implementing Kaizen, Lean Six Sigma principles in operations management to optimize the process involved and He is also passionate about sustainability in supply chain practices and actively seeks innovative solutions to reduce environmental impact.
Talal Ali Mohamed
Director of Supply Chain
Clemenceau Medical Center
United Arab Emirates
Talal Ali Mohamed is a highly accomplished professional with a wealth of experience in multiple industries. He holds a Master of Science degree, an Executive MBA, a certification in professional Human Resource Management, and a Doctor of Business Administration with emphasis on Strategic management, corporate strategy and innovation studies.
Dr. Ali Mohamed has held various senior leadership roles throughout his career, including, Director, Group Supply Chain Manager, and Manager positions in several multinational companies. He has extensive experience in strategic planning, strategic sourcing, inventory management, operations management, business development, and talent management.
In addition to his professional achievements, Mr. Mohamed is an active member of various professional organizations and has contributed to several publications and conferences in his field of expertise. He is also a gifted trainer and coach in several areas, including leadership, communication, and organizational development, marketing, soft and hard skills
In 2017, Talal was selected as a member in the executive management board of Clemenceau medical center responsible for the operations and the supply chain management whereby he proved excellent records in healthcare management and cost reduction and proposed tremendous solution to multiple operations problem within the hospital. His perseverance and positive attitude were behind his fast career ladder.
As a member of the executive management board, Talal was looking seriously after the hospital operations which made him in direct contact with patients, international physicians, international stakeholders and major principles of the healthcare industry. He was also leading the medical tourism project for CMC group which contributed enormously in the success story of the mentioned hospitals.
As a part of the Clemenceau medicine international team, Talal had multiple visits to significant medical centers across the region including but not limited to Turkey , United Arabic emirates, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Qatar , Egypt and London, those visits introduced him to new healthcare management cultures and approached him to different cultures which have enriched his knowledge and opened for him multiple source of ideas on how can we develop the health care sector in general and the medical tourism field in specific.
From an academic stand point , Talal is a current Professor at the American university in Dubai (AUD) and EM Normandie school of management Dubai , whereby he is delivering courses of Retail management, advertisement and integrated marketing communications, introduction to Business, Strategic Management, Supply Chain Management, Human resources management, organizational development and change .
Talal is also an active scholar with a quite good number of publications in class A journals like the Journal of business and industrial marketing and the journal of innovation and knowledge, he is currently focusing on how the implementation of artificial intelligence will impact business functions going forward and how social media platforms could affect organizational performance in multiple aspects.
In addition to his professional career as Director of supply chain management and a university professor, Talal has enormous passion in training and development whereby he delivered multiple presentations, webinars and seminars for reputable pharmaceutical companies like Medtronic , Molnlycke, Infor E3 and AKO medical on emotional intelligence, soft skills and hard skills, power of marketing, Future of Business with the rise of AI, value based procurement , how to select your ERP partner .
On top of the above, Talal was assigned by Molnlycke group to lead the value-based procurement program in the MEA area on May 2023. The program will last for 3 years.
Throughout his career, Dr. Ali Mohamed has received numerous awards and recognitions for his outstanding performance and contributions to the industry. He is highly regarded as a thought leader and a trusted advisor by his colleagues and clients alike.
Today, Dr. Ali Mohamed continues to work in the industry and remains committed to developing his skills and expertise further. He is passionate about mentoring and coaching emerging leaders and is actively involved in various social and charitable initiatives in his community.
Tarun Rochwani
Director of Procurement and Supply Chain (HOD)
EFS Facilities
United Arab Emirates
With over two decades of experience in procurement and supply chain management, Tarun Rochwani has established himself as a leading figure in the EMEA region. His extensive background in construction and real estate development has consistently driven exceptional results and operational excellence. Tarun has spearheaded strategic procurement initiatives, optimized supply chain functions, and orchestrated cost-effective project operations, all with a commitment to fostering sustainable growth. His expertise in establishing new setups and diversifications has empowered organizations to expand successfully. Recognized for his transformative leadership, Tarun adeptly navigates immediate challenges while building long-term capabilities that position companies for success in dynamic market landscapes. His insights into strategic sourcing and dedication to innovation have successfully led organizations to new heights, solidifying his status as a sought-after authority in the procurement field. Tarun's remarkable achievements and commitment to excellence truly make him stand out among EMEA's top procurement leaders.
Tarik Abdulaal
Head of Global Supply Chain Processes
IFFCO Group
United Arab Emirates
Thuraya Al-Harthi
Director - Government Digital Services Unified Portal
Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology
Oman
Lt. Col. Tongkarn Kaewchalermtong Ph.D
Chairman of Transportation and Logistics Working Group
ASEAN Federation of Engineering Organizations (AFEO)
Malaysia
Lt.Col.Tongkarn Kaewchalermtong Ph.D. is a chairman of the transportation and logistics working group at the ASEAN Federation of Engineering Organizations (AFEO), and a prominent figure in the global transport community. He serves on the international program committee for the ITS World Congress and the board of directors for the ITS Asia-Pacific Forum. Dr. Kaewchalermtong is a distinguished lecturer at Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy (CRMA) and the president of the Intelligent Transport System Association of Thailand (ITS Thailand) . He also contributes to the Engineering Institute of Thailand (EIT), advises the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) - Thailand, and is the vice president of the Intelligent CCTV Association (iCA). Additionally, he is an associate judge at the Central Intellectual Property and International Trade Court (CIPIT) and a former advisor to the UNESCAP transport division.
Vidya Malkani
Managing Partner
VMC Consulting Services
United Arab Emirates
Vidya has been a vital executive in leading organizations for over 15 years specializing in Procurement & Supply Chain. She has a proven track record of shaping procurement and supply chain strategies to position the function as value driver.
Her expertise lies in driving strategic value through innovative procurement strategies, lean & agile transformations, and data-driven risk mitigation. She is passionate towards devising how procurement and supply chains can drive businesses to adopt sustainable practices for maximum impact.
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.