Agenda Keynote Speakers Click the on the Keynote Speakers below to view their bios. Ambassadors’ Panel Click the on the Panel below to view their bios. Keynote Speakers Click the on the Keynote Speakers below to view their bios. Panel 1 Click the on the Panel below to view their bios. Panel 2 Click the…
Zakaria Bouhlel Director, Business DevelopmentInternational SOS Zakaria earned a bachelor’s degree in law in 2000 and a Master’s degree in Public Law in 2003 from Tunis Carthage University. In 2005, he pursued a career in banking with Mashreq Bank and in insurance with MSH Mobility Saint Honore (Ace Group) in Dubai. His professional journey with assistance…
AmCham Abu Dhabi in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce invites you to a luncheon conversation with John G. Murphy, Senior Vice President, Head of International, U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Isabelle Icso, Director, International Policy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The distinguished speakers will be in Abu Dhabi for the WTO’s 13th Ministerial Conference…
John G. Murphy Senior Vice President, Head of InternationalU.S. Chamber of Commerce John G. Murphy directs the U.S. Chamber’s advocacy relating to international trade and investment policy. Since joining the Chamber in 1999, Murphy has led its successful campaigns to win congressional passage of trade agreements with a dozen nations and its advocacy to shape…
Isabelle Icso DirectorInternational Policy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Isabelle Icso, director of international policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, advocates for the Chamber’s international trade and investment priorities before the administration, Congress, and foreign governments. She focuses on U.S.-China relations, efforts surrounding the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, Russia-related sanctions, and the World Trade Organization, among…
RADM Melissa Bert Senior Attorney and Senior Maritime and Homeland Security ConsultantLexpat Global ServicesFounderCoast Guard Women’s Leadership Initiative Melissa Bert is an innovative leader, lawyer and strategist. She provides independent consultancy in strategic planning, organizational leadership, national security law and policy, criminal litigation, maritime and international law, diplomacy and capacity building, Intelligence law, negotiation and…
Blessy Martin Human Resources Business PartnerL3Harris Technologies Originally from India and now settled in UAE for last 9 plus years with my husband and 8 year old daughter, I have been fortunate to work with some amazing corporates from different industries like Information Technology, Banking, Defense and Consulting industries. Completed my Masters and Bachelors in…
Cris Patridge Master Mariner MSc FICSManaging DirectorMyrcator Marine & Cargo Solutions Cris Partridge is the owner of Myrcator Marine & Cargo Solutions FZE based in the UAE. Cris has worked across the Arabian Gulf since 2001 and since 2009 has been permanently based in Abu Dhabi. Myrcator MCS specialises in major marine casualty and fatality…
Agenda 7:00 am Registration and Networking 7:10 am Welcome Remarks: Liz Beneski, Chief Executive, AmCham Abu Dhabi 7:20 am Keynote Address 1: Martina A. Strong, Ambassador of the United States to the United Arab Emirates, U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 7:30 am Keynote Address 2: Lieutenant General Alex Grynkewich, Commander, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central), Shaw…
Lieutenant General Alexus G. Grynkewich Lt. Gen. Alexus G. Grynkewich is Commander, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central), Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, and the Combined Forces Air Component Commander for U.S. Central Command, Southwest Asia. In these roles, the general is responsible for developing contingency plans and conducting air operations in a 21-nation…
