Shereen Tawfiq Founder and CEOBalinca Shereen Tawfiq is former corporate/investment banker and the 1st Saudi female to graduate with an MBA from Wharton. Tawfiq was also one of the first women to work in the banking sector in Saudi Arabia. In 2015, she was appointed as an advisor to the Saudi Arabia Ministry for Economy…
Maryam Al Mansoori General ManagerRebound Maryam Al Mansoori is the General Manager of Rebound Plastic Exchange, an alternative supply chain model facilitating the global trade of used plastic for recycling. The company’s innovative and sustainable solution is supported by the UAE government and backed by the IHC (International Holding Company) of Abu Dhabi. Ms. Al…
Khawla Hammad CEOTakalam Khawla is the founder and CEO of Takalam, an award-winning technology for mental well-being. Before devoting her work fulltime to Takalam, Khawla held several positions in various Abu Dhabi based government entities, including Emirates Foundation & twofour54 where she utilized her skills and expertise in Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Media & Communications….
Kuljit S. Ghata-Aura PresidentBoeing Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa Kuljit Ghata-Aura is president of Boeing Middle East, Türkiye and Africa (META). He is responsible for coordinating all companywide activities in the region and developing and implementing country and regional strategies. Ghata-Aura focuses on government affairs, new business and industrial partnership opportunities, corporate citizenship projects, expanding…
Laura Lane EVP and Chief Corporate Affairs and Sustainability OfficerUPS Laura Lane is Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Officer. In this role she oversees Public Policy and Government Affairs, Communications, Sustainability, Community Relations and The UPS Foundation and is a member of UPS’s Executive Leadership Team reporting to CEO Carol…
Diksha Singh General ManagerGrand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Residences Emirates Pearl A graduate of the Oberois School for General Managers Management Training Programme, Diksha Singh has spent almost two decades working for Hyatt International over her 24 years in hospitality. Reflecting on her career path, Diksha added, “Instead of following a standardized career ladder,…
Jessy El Murr Certified Public Speaking Coach & Founder of Motahadith|a Jessy El Murr is an international correspondent, media advisor and founder of Motahadith|a. El Murr has gained over 18+ yrs media experience working for international news outlets such as BBC, Forbes and SKY News. She has covered military, political and business news from Washington,…
Brigadier General Anne F. Macdonald US Army RetiredPresidentU.S. Army Women’s Foundation Brigadier General Anne Macdonald graduated from West Point in 1980 in the first gender-integrated class, and served 31 years in the Army leading and building highly effective teams. Anne is a senior Army aviator qualified as a UH1 and UH60 Blackhawk pilot, a paratrooper,…
