Dr. Kambiz Shekdar Chair, BioTech CommitteeAmCham Abu Dhabi Rockefeller University AlumnusSecondcell BioCEO Lifelong Biotech Inventor & Entrepreneur Over the last 32 years, I’ve dedicated myself to biotechnology research, starting at Princeton University’s labs at age 16. This early exposure propelled me into doctoral studies by 19 at The Rockefeller University, under Nobel Laureate Günter Blobel. It was here,…
Brad Kellogg Director of Consulting ServicesHouston Methodist Global HealthCare Mr. Brad Kellogg serves as Director, Consulting, for Houston Methodist Global Health Care Services, Europe – Middle East – Africa. He has over ten years of experience in health care operations management, as well as health care design and construction projects. Prior to joining Houston Methodist…
Sandeep Sinha Head of Healthcare and Life SciencesStrategic ConsultingJLL – MEA Sandeep has 24+ years of experience in the healthcare industry with rich experience in strategic consulting, hospital projects, operations & management, and HCIT solutions. He has managed over 700+ research and consulting projects across MEA and South Asia region in the areas of ;…
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Robert Willock Director MENA and Regional General ManagerEconomist Intelligence Corporate Network Robert is a trusted advisor to C-suite executives of multinational and large regional companies operating in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and beyond. He helps to inform business leaders’ strategies through political, economic and operational analysis and to connect them with…
Samia Cherif Head of Government Affairs, Emerging MarketsIllumina Samia leads Government Affairs activities in Emerging Markets (focus on MEA, Pakistan & Turkey) at Illumina, global leader in developing genomic technologies (Next Generation Sequencing) and genetic analysis. Samia has over 20 years combined experience working in multicultural environments across industries. Previously, Samia was General Manager-Business Development…
Mazen Bachir Regional Director, Gulf, Levant & Emerging Markets Established Pharmaceuticals Division Abbott Laboratories Mazen joined Abbott as General Manager for Gulf & Emerging Markets region in May 2020, Mazen has recently ascended to the role of Regional Director for the Middle East “commencing his tenure in January 2024. With a proven track record of leadership and…
Dr. Nicole Sirotin, MD DipABLM FACP Chair, Department of Preventive MedicineCleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Dr. Nicole Sirotin, MD, is Chair of Preventive Medicine in the Medical Subspecialties Institute and leads the Executive Health Program at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. Dr. Sirotin is among the first medical professionals globally to be certified as Diplomates of the…
Shan Jegatheeswaran Vice President, Global Head MedTech DigitalJohnson & Johnson Shan is the Global Head of MedTech Digital at Johnson & Johnson. He leads the development and execution of a unified digital ecosystem and product portfolio to help deliver focused intelligence and more personalized healthcare. Shan works across Johnson & Johnson MedTech (JJMT) to support…
Dr. Fatima Al Kaabi Director GeneralEmirates Drug Establishment (EDE)Chairwoman, UAE Biotech Research CenterExecutive Director, Abu Dhabi Bone Marrow Transplant Program at Abu Dhabi Stem Cells CenterVice-Chair, UAE National Multiple Sclerosis Society Dr. Fatima Al Kaabi has been appointed as the Director General of the newly established Emirates Drug Establishment. Serving concurrently as the Executive Director…
