Meet The Board Members

Data and Analytics Expert With PhD in Physics, Former Head of Business Intelligence at Nakheel, Algorythma, and Pearson.

Higher Education Expert with PhD in Human Resource Management, Dean at the University of Balochistan, Consultant to Pakistan’s Higher Education Commission, and 2020 Best Teacher Award Winner.

HR and Operations Leader with MBA and Executive Education from Wharton and Harvard, Head of Operations at Pinkerton APAC, and Former Senior HR Leader at Microsoft, XPO, and Pratt & Whitney.

Strategic HR Leader with MBA and IFC Certification, Head of HR at Caritas Lebanon, Advisor at ICON Investment Consultant, and Former Senior HR Executive at First National Bank and Standard Chartered Bank.

Financial Services Expert with MBA and Certified Fraud Examiner, Former Senior Leader at Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Dubai Islamic Bank, and Barclays, Specializing in Fraud Investigation, Policy Development, and Secured Finance.

Academic and Business Expert with PhD in HR/MIS, Certified Project Management Professional, Published Researcher, and Former Senior Leader at PwC’s Academy, Middle East Airlines, and Byblos Bank.

Technology and Education Leader with B.Sc. in Computer Networks and Dual Master’s in Education, Director of Technology at St. Johnsburg Academy Jeju, Specializing in EdTech Integration, Strategic Planning, and Leadership.

Healthcare and Business Executive with a Doctorate in Business Administration and MBA in International Healthcare Management, Former Leader in Healthcare Organizations across Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Lebanon, Specializing in Innovation, Organizational Change, and Strategic HR.

Business Consultant with PhD in Business Administration, Senior Consultant at AZ International Middle East, Licensed Advisory Board Member at Dubai Institute of People, and Former Leader at Frederick University, DOREA Educational Institute, and United Nations. Expert in Business Development and Performance Management.

​Executive Leader with MBA and Law Degree, Senior Director at Stanton Chase Italy and Managing Partner at Loriga & Associati, Former Leader at A.P. Moller Maersk and Abbott. Expert in HR Management, Logistics, Corporate Strategy, and Change Management.

Operational and Procurement Leader at Deloitte with an Executive General Management Program from IIM Calcutta and a Bachelor's in Business Management. Former Manager at Logit One NV, Skilled in Performance and Talent Management, CSR Advocate Passionate About Children's Welfare and Health.

HR Professional and Partner at SEETAL Partners, Former Senior HR Leader at Dessert Holdings, SkipTheDishes, and Heineken. Expert in HR Operations, Talent Management, Leadership Development, and Executive Coaching. Holds a Master’s in International Human Resource Management and Certified HR Professional (SHRM-SCP, CPHR).

Managing Consultant at Elite Group Holdings and Shaheen Management Group, Former Leader at Mercedes-Benz and AGMC. Expert in Operations, Strategy, and Customer Service. Passionate about Social Causes.

AI and Data Governance Expert, Director at Higher Colleges of Technology, Advisor to Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum's Private Office. PhD in Business Administration, Former Leader at Davoteam and Abu Dhabi Chambers of Commerce. Innovator in Digital Transformation.

Global Director of People at Kitopi, Dubai, with HR leadership experience at Talentvalley Global, Citymax, and Thomas Cook. HR Strategy and Leadership Expert, with degrees from MIT and Harvard. Fluent in English and Arabic.

HR Professional, Head of People and Performance at DAMAC Properties, and Board Member at AmicaVerse and GasNas. Expert in Talent Management, Culture Change, and Organizational Development, with a Business Administration degree and HR certifications. Fluent in Arabic and English.

Operations and People Management Expert, Former Leader at Google, WeWork, Deloitte, LinkedIn, and JPMorgan Chase. Advisory Board Member at Dubai Institute of People. Fluent in English, French, and Arabic. Passionate about Social Causes.

Data and Analytics Leader, Director of Data Integration at BMO, with experience at Innovapost, Canadian Tire, and Loblaw. Certified AI Transformation Leader, Expert in Data Storytelling, Customer Analysis, and Product Management. Holds an HBA and MBA.

HR Professional and Board Advisor at Dubai Institute of People, Former Leader at Fairmont Hotels, Marriott, and Radisson. Expert in HR Project Management and Strategic Leadership, with a Master's in HR from La Rochelle Université. Multilingual and passionate about humanitarian efforts.

​Founder and CEO of Guangzhou Empower Consulting, Board Member at Dubai Institute of People. Experienced Leader in Education and Consulting, with a PhD in Social Sciences. Former roles at ISPEF, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, and Witprogram. Expert in International Relations and Organizational Psychology.

Group Chief HR Officer at Elsewedy Electric, with 20+ years of experience in talent management and leadership development. Former HR Leader at minlo, Unilever, and HSA Group. Master's in HR Management, published author, and award-winning HR professional. Fluent in Arabic, English, and French.

Emerging Technology Leader specializing in AI, blockchain, and VR/AR. Co-founder of a successful South African online fashion store with $4M+ annual revenue. Led the Dubai Metaverse Assembly and developed transformative tools in AI and automation. Expert in business innovation and technology integration.

Business Transformation Leader, former COO of a $750M telecom portfolio with 53% revenue growth. Prior military Major, expert in mentoring and coaching. Skilled in driving change across telecom, finance, and government sectors, focusing on people and performance excellence.

Management Consultant with 20+ years of expertise in organizational transformation. Founder of ORTALEX, specializing in leadership alignment and business growth. Master's in Executive Coaching, PhD candidate in Self-Awareness in Coaching. Member of ICF and BPS, passionate about fostering healthier organizations through innovative leadership strategies.

​Strategy Management and Executive Coaching Expert with 21 years of international experience across EMEA. Champion of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Certified Strategic Management Professional and Accredited Executive Coach. Specializes in driving organizational success, fostering collaboration, and ensuring seamless strategy execution.

Technology Innovation Strategist and Assistant Professor at ESCT Business School with 18+ years of experience. Visiting Professor at Swiss UMEF University and startup mentor at The Alchemist and Seedstars. Ph.D. in Management Science, expert in emerging financial technologies, and alumnus of the U.S. Department of State's IVLP program.

HR Leader with 20+ years of experience in HR management and transformation across MENA, APAC, and the U.S. Specializes in talent acquisition, management, and performance, with a focus on building adaptable, employee-centric HR structures. Passionate about inclusivity and employee engagement, driving initiatives that enhance experience and retention for resilient, high-performing organizations.

An adept Art Advisor, Curator, and Educator, she brings a deep passion for Modern and Contemporary art, combined with an ambitious spirit and an achievement-driven mindset. Her expertise lies in guiding artistic endeavors, fostering cultural appreciation, and curating impactful artistic experiences.

A seasoned creative professional with over 15 years of experience in advertising, brand image, and artistic direction, working across sectors such as fashion, music, cinema, retail, luxury, and wellness. With a degree in Advertising and Public Relations and master’s degrees in Advertising Creativity (Buenos Aires) and Art Direction for Fashion (London), he specializes in crafting visually captivating marketing strategies and branding campaigns. 

An accomplished HR professional with two decades of experience, she specializes in coaching and advising mid to senior-level leaders, particularly in HR. Her expertise spans strategic and tactical aspects, including culture initiatives, change management, and organizational transformation. Passionate about aligning people strategies with business goals, she excels in fostering progress and impact through collaboration, continuous learning, and people-centric solutions.

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Chief Operating Officer at Eleven Apartels GmbH, he has excelled in strategic and leadership roles, notably at Caritas Armenia and in driving innovation within the corporate and startup sectors. As Managing Partner at AvestArt in Zurich, he combines business acumen with his passion for the arts.