Celebrating Diversity: A Vibrant Photo Collection of AIMS LONDON 2023

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 Chairman of Saihati Group of Companies, Dr.Alsaihati is one of the pioneer industrialist in the Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia, AlSaihati Group covers important sectors in Saudi Arabia from engineering & construction, finance, transportation, real-estate, infrastructure development, medium size industrial manufacturing and food industry. 

Dr.Alsaihati's immense value and respect for equality and humanity is epitomized by his unconditional philanthropic works and contributions honored by the United Nations. 

Dr. Abdullah Ali Al Saihati is a permanent member of the United Nations as a representative of peace, international humanitarian law and human rights, Honorary Member of The Italian College of Nobles St Petro, The GUIDE Association and The Arab-European Center for Human Rights & International Law.

Founder of Juma Al Majid Holdings in UAE and Chairman of its Board of Directors.

During his tenure, H.E. Juma Al Majid has held several key positions – governmental and semi-governmental – including Chairman for Dubai Economic Council, Vice Chairman for the UAE Central Bank, Vice Chairman for Emirates Bank International Ltd, Director for Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Board Member for AI Nisr Publishing (Gulf News), and others. 

Founder and President of the Juma Al Majid Center for Culture and Heritage in Dubai.

Founder and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the College of Islamic and Arabic Studies in Dubai.

Founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Beit Al Khair Association in Dubai.

As the CEO at Petra Aerospace, Sultan is a highly respected leader in the aviation industry who brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the industry. 

In addition to being a skilled business leader, Sultan is also a passionate advocate for multiculturalism and tolerance. Believing that diversity is key to driving economic growth and human development, Sultan has championed a culture of inclusivity at Petra Aerospace, ensuring that all employees feel valued and supported regardless of their background or beliefs. 

Petra Aerospace has become known for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer service. 

Looking to the future, Sultan is focused on continuing to expand Petra Aerospace's products and services worldwide, while maintaining its strong reputation for quality and customer satisfaction. With a deep understanding of the aviation industry and a passion for creating value for customers and employees alike, Sultan is poised to lead Petra Aerospace to new heights of success.

Established and led various organizations including Knutsford University College affiliated to Ghana's Premier University. He currently, serves as the founder and Pro-Chancellor of Knutsford University College, Chairman and CEO of Alissel International Limited, Chairman and CEO of Sunfield International Ghana.

As an advocate for innovation and technology, John has also been involved in several initiatives to promote digital literacy and support startups in Ghana and across Africa.

Through his leadership and entrepreneurial spirit, John has made a significant impact on the educational and social development of Ghana and continues to inspire others to pursue their dreams and make a positive difference in their communities.

Deputy Mayor & Cabinet Member Children, Education, Skills & Equalities Bristol City Council 

Asher is a community activist, leader, management consultant and local politician with over 30 years of experience advocating for voiceless and marginalized communities. Her work has focused on tackling inequalities and fighting for social and racial justice. 

Asher was elected as the Labour Councillor for the ward of St George West, Bristol in 2016 and appointed to the Cabinet as Neighbourhoods portfolio lead in August of that year. In 2017, she was asked to take on the new role of Deputy Mayor for Communities, Equalities and Public Health. Asher was re-elected as a Councillor in 2021 and appointed as Cabinet Lead for Children, Education & Equalities in October of that year.

As Equalities lead, Asher has been the driving force behind Bristol City Council's transformative commitments to address both structural and institutional racism and wider discrimination. She has fast-forwarded a range of actions and award-winning initiatives and programmes in the areas of equality, diversity, inclusion, and leadership, including the city’s Equality Charter. Asher is the Chair and Co-founder of the multi-award-winning Stepping UP Leadership Academy and also chairs the city’s Legacy Steering Group, which is leading the city’s response to its involvement in the Transatlantic Trafficking of Enslaved Africans (TTEA).

Professor Andreoli is the honorary president of the Institute for Advance Studies and Cooperation. He is a fellow member of the American Society of Diplomacy and Political Science; academician of social sciences at IASS, Florida, USA; a member of the “Real Societad de Armigeros de Espana”, researcher and honorary professor at the Catholic University of New Spain, Miami, USA. He has worked with numerous governments and agencies, as well as public and private institutions around the world. 

The work of Sir Andreoli as a strategic advisor is based on the study of complex adaptive systems. He is the father of Evolutionary Biohacking, and has worked in cyber security and media. For his work, he has received several titles and honors: Silver Cross, Red Cross (Italy) Medal of II class-Red Cross (San Marino) -United Nations Medal ONU UNMIK Kosovo -E.U. Medal for the mission EUMM Georgia -Knight Grand Cross of the order of Prince Danilo I of Montenegro-Knight with honors of the Sacred Constantinian Order of St. Giorgio (Naples) -Knight of the Saints Maurice and Lazzaro (Italy) -Knight grand badge Royal Order of Civil Merit of Laos-Commander of the Order of the Million Elephants and the White Parasol-Knight of Rizal (KR) Republic of the Philippines-Golden Eagle Medal (Albania), Knight of the order of S. Gregory the great (Vatican State)

Lina Kay is an Entrepreneur, Television Personality, Actress, and Animal Activist. She is known for her role in The Adventures of Hala & London (2020) and her work as an ambassador for peace and judge for the British Foreign Association for award-winning journalists in the world.

Holding a PhD in Philosophy and a degree in law. Kay invented Visual Radio, which linked the radio to Robotics cameras and integrated it to the web. Her Radio was the first visual Arabic radio from the UK, and after its success, she moved it into a TV station. Her project is worth 10 million pounds in 2021, and she is currently working on producing animation 3D cartoons.

Kay has received many honors for her work in peace, including the title Lady from Scotland, membership in The British Foreign Association, and was invited to meet Queen Elizabeth II at the Royal Garden Party. Kay believes in teaching kids harmony to live in peace together and to stop animal cruelty and plans to turn her cartoon project into a movie and toy characters for kids.

As an animal activist, Kay rescues and helps animals around the world and made a documentary about animal cruelty on Hala London TV. She believes that all animals and all humans have the same soul and that we need to live together in harmony to protect the planet.

Kay's quote, "All animal and all human, we have the same soul, we need balance, we need to live all together with harmony," reflects her passion for promoting peace and understanding

Mohamed Al Banna is an Accomplished Leader with over 20 years of experience in the financial industry. He is a natural networker who has built an eminent and reputed network in the UAE, and his expertise spans across various industries, including Education, Retail, FMCG, Real Estate, Insurance, Healthcare, Blockchain, Technology, Sports & Fitness, Oil & Gas, and others.

Throughout his career, Mohamed has been successful in identifying potential ideas and turning them into profitable businesses. He has served as a Senior Advisor to HH Sheikh Juma Bin Maktoum Al Maktoum, a Strategic Advisor to InsuranceMarket.ae™, and an Advisor to The Board at the Canadian Business Council Abu Dhabi.

Mohamed's core strength lies in his ability to channelize one's energy and potential towards something bigger, by creating a purpose and making someone a successful entrepreneur. He strongly promotes the idea that everyone has an X Factor, but most of us do not know our core strength that makes us different.

Mohamed's notable achievements include founding multiple entities like YMJ EXPERIENCE as a Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer, Founder of Crypto arabs, and Founder of Belvedere, a unique Art Space. He has also curated a unique concept called Connect Lead aimed at supporting SMEs during challenging times and entered into strategic partnerships that helped them survive and thrive.

Mohamed's exceptional ability to identify potential ideas and turn them into successful businesses has benefitted some of the eminent names in the market aiming to expand their horizons, their commercial growth, and market share. His mission of aiming big and trust in networking has inspired people to believe in their creativity and storytelling

Engineer Ali Qasem, General Director of Fujairah Natural Resources Corporation, Member of Board of Directors of Fujairah Environment Authority and member of the

committee for the participation in “COP28” 2023, from the Emirate of Fujairah.

He administers approximately, 470 number of employees and work team, and oversees more than 70 mining organizations and trading companies in the Emirate, and many other organizations related to Natural Resources in Fujairah.

Sherif Desouky is the Executive Chairman and founding partner of GP Holding. He is a seasoned executive with over 30 years of experience in business development, management and sustainable investments. Guiding the company's vision of solving humanity's chronic problems through scientific research and sustainable development, Sherif utilizes a unique operating model, merging technological creativity with market expertise. His innovative approach extends to creating new market sectors and developing solutions for significant environmental problems. 

Prior to GP Holding, Sherif transformed Al Aboud for Development into one of Saudi Arabia's fastest-growing contracting companies. A holder of a BSc in Financial Accounting, an MSc in Business Administration, and a PhD in Project Management, Sherif continues to push the boundaries of innovation, making substantial contributions to a more sustainable future.

Supha Xayprasith-Mays is an accomplished Businesswoman, Community Leader, and Philanthropist. With over 25 years of experience working for Fortune 500 companies, such as Wal-Mart, Sears & Roebuck, JC Penny, and Robert Half International, she has managed multi-million dollar operations and led teams of up to 10,000 associates and employees. 

Mrs. Mays and her spouse are also the leading investors in the relaunched Soul of the South Television Network, which launched in 2013 with over $5 million raised in capital. Additionally, Mrs. Mays is the new owner of FM radio station KINC 98.7, approved by the Federal Communication Commissions in 2015, with a reach of over a quarter of a million listeners in Arkansas and 7 million through streaming. 

Her main goal is to promote and advocate for diverse talents, professionals, corporations, organizations, agencies, and entrepreneurs from the USA and abroad in areas such as branding, marketing, networking, sales, retail merchandise management, executive recruitment and retention, product placement, pricing and inventory management, venture capital, customer service, diversity and inclusion initiative implementation, human resource training and development, policy and procedures for corporate management, and global leadership. 

Supha Xayprasith-Mays also made history as the first woman, person of color, and person of Asian descent to run for Governor of Arkansas, paving the way for diversity and inclusion in her home state. 

Dr. Hala Elminiawi is a Certified Trainer and Human Development Consultant with over 30 years of experience in delivering corporate training & consultation for government & private entities in UAE. 

Dr. Hala serves as the Regional President of The GUIDE Association and Senior Board Member of Alsaihati Intercultural Center, Dr. Hala holds PhD in Human Resources Management and Sustainable Development & MBA in Leadership and Performance Management.

Dr. Hala is an author with a series of nine books on intellectual development that have been displayed in book fairs in Arab and foreign capitals.

Dr. Bassem Nassouhy is an accomplished Strategic Enviromist with a proven track record of 20 years in advising both governmental and private sector entities across the MENA region and Europe. He is currently serving as a Board of Directors at WGGS and Director at SBS Global, where he provides leadership and strategic direction to drive sustainable growth. Dr. Bassem is also an Environmental Consultant at FNRC, where he continues to utilize his expertise to make a positive impact on the environment.

Apart from his professional roles, Dr. Bassem is an active Advisory Board Member at Sharjah University and an AFR Advisor. He uses his vast experience and knowledge to contribute towards shaping the future of the industry. Dr. Bassem has been recognized for his exceptional leadership skills and contributions to the field by winning the prestigious International Award of Inspirational Leadership.

Dr. Bassem Nassouhy has been instrumental in shaping policies and strategies that aim to mitigate the impact of climate change and promote sustainable practices. He has addressed numerous international conferences, seminars, and workshops on sustainability and climate change as an accomplished keynote speaker.

Professor Christine Bamford is a renowned social entrepreneur, fintech global leader, and public sector leader. She is the Founder and Chief Executive of Stepping Up Learning Academy and Women's Coin cryptocurrency for social good, as well as a Visiting Professor at Edinburgh Napier University Business School.

Christine's passion for equality, diversity, and empowerment led to the creation of Stepping Up Diversity Leadership Programme, co-founded with Cllr Asher Craig, Deputy Mayor as part of the Mayor's One City vision for Bristol. Stepping Up has won many national awards, including the prestigious CIPD People Management Award Overall winner, PPMA, LGA. Over 700 diverse leaders have completed the Stepping Up and sister programs "Horumar" for Somali Women, Step IT Up Arabic-speaking women, and Step Forward Youth program for Black, Asian, and Minority communities and low income.

Christine's wider experience includes a Consultancy Assignment with the World Health Organisation in UAE reporting to the Minister for Health, Federal Director of Nursing, resulting in a royal audience with HRH Fatima Mubarak, President wife – Mother of the Nation. She advised Scotland, Thailand, Malaysia Government Policy Makers on the adoption of Blockchain and cryptocurrency and has taken part in many trade delegations as an active member of Scotland Fintech Society. She has also lectured worldwide on Blockchain, Leadership, and Mentoring.

Christine has studied Human Resources at Stanford University, California, and Public Health at Harvard Business School. She studied for a Master of Philosophy at International Management Centre and is a lifelong Alumni member of Ashridge Business School UK. She was a previous Visiting Professor at the University of Northampton and latterly Edinburgh Napier University. 

Christine is a Fellow of CIPD. Christine was nominated as the Top 2021 50 Global Digital Innovators, 2020 Industry Era Best 10 Female leaders, Top 10 Global Female Fintech Humanitarian company: Women at the Top leading cryptocurrencies Sunday Times and Putting the F (female) into Fintech 2020 Sunday Times and Best Digital Currency CEO - Influential Business Women Award 2023.

Saida Bello - MBA CMgr FCMI, is a non-practicing Solicitor and Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the City of London Corporation. She has previously worked as a Solicitor in local government for Bristol, Birmingham, and Camden Council for about 13 years.

Saida was the Equality Champion in Birmingham City Council’s legal department from 2015 to 2016. She served as a Staff Network chair and contributed to the development of the diversity and inclusion strategy at Bristol City Council from 2017 to 2020. She was seconded to the Office for Students from 2020 to 2021 as an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) adviser. Subsequently she worked as the Head of Diversity and Inclusion in the Government Actuary’s Department on a fixed-term contract for 18 months. She is currently employed as Director of Diversity and Inclusion at the City of London Corporation.

Outside of work, Saida has gained over 11 years’ strategic leadership experience through sitting on several boards. She currently chairs the EDI steering group on the board of the Changing Futures programme in Bristol. In addition, she sits on the board of Common Ambition Bristol and is the board level communications lead.

Saida was a non-executive director of Ashley Community Housing, a specialist housing association for refugees with offices in Bristol, Birmingham, and Wolverhampton from 2019 to 2022.

She was appointed by the Judicial Appointments Commission as a Valuation Tribunal England (VTE) Judicial member in 2017. She was appointed as a Chairwoman of the tribunal in 2020. She sits voluntarily as a VTE Chair at least once a month. Her role as a Chair of the VTE involves making decisions in council tax reduction appeals, council tax banding appeals, business rates and other miscellaneous cases.

Her Excellency Dr. Sania A. Ansari is a passionate advocate for humanitarian causes, she is actively involved with several non-profit organizations, with a particular focus on women, youth, and refugees.

As Chairperson of Ansari Group Ltd, a global boutique consulting firm with a presence in Canada, Pakistan, and the UAE, Dr. Sania provides her clients with top-tier business expansion and globalization, startup, venture capital, and business consulting services. Her expertise and leadership have earned her many accolades, including being named one of the Top 100 People in Finance by the US-based Top 100 People Magazine and being listed among the Most Influential and Most Powerful Women in Private Offices and Foundations.

Dr. Sania's contributions extend beyond her role at Ansari Group Ltd. She has also served as a consultant for the Private Royal Offices in the UAE, working closely with the Royal families for nearly four years to provide valuable economic and political insights into business developments and trends in countries of interest. In this capacity, she acts as a bridge for global partners and the UAE, working with multinational companies around the world that want to expand into the Middle Eastern market.

In addition to her work with Ansari Group Ltd, Dr. Sania serves as the Chairperson of the Ansari Foundation, Director Women Empowerment Global for strengthening overall operations of Northern Citizen Community Board in Women Development, Ambassador-at-Large Global for the International Human Rights Commission, and Wonder Women Association of Pakistan, among other notable organizations. She is also a partner of The Women's Collection Canada and an Advisory Board member and partner of Luxochain based in Switzerland. Her exceptional business consultancy expertise has earned her a spot in the Who's Who Hall of Fame for Business Consultancy in Pakistan.

Professor Wael Farouq is a renowned academic in the field of Arabic language and culture. With a wealth of experience in teaching and research, he currently serves as the Associate Professor of Arabic language and culture at the Faculty of Linguistic Sciences and Foreign Literature of the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Milan, Italy.

Throughout his career, Professor Farouq has demonstrated a deep understanding and appreciation of Arabic language and culture, and has worked tirelessly to promote the study of Arabic across different cultures and regions. His expertise in the field has led him to serve as a consultant and advisor to various international organizations and institutions.

Emmanuele Forlani is a distinguished Italian professional with extensive experience in various fields, ranging from economics to institutional relations and public affairs. He graduated from the University of Bologna with a degree in Economics, during which he served as the President of the Student Council and Board Member.

Forlani's career began as the General Secretary of the Foundation for Subsidiarity, a position he held from the establishment of the foundation in 2002 until 2008. He then moved to hold institutional roles at the Presidency of the Chamber of Deputies and later at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport. From 2002 to 2013, Forlani served as the coordinator of the secretariat of the Parliamentary Intergroup on Subsidiarity.

In 2014, Forlani began his professional activity as a consultant in institutional relations and public affairs, working mainly with companies in the transport and infrastructure sector until 2018. He was also the President of the Portofranco Milano Onlus Association from 2015 to 2018 and a member of the Board of Directors of the Rimini Meeting Foundation from 2017 to 2018.

Forlani has been the Director of the Meeting for Friendship Amongst Peoples Foundation since January 2019. He is also a founding member of the Enzo Piccinini Foundation. With his extensive knowledge and experience, Forlani is a sought-after speaker and presenter in various events and conferences, where he shares his expertise on economics, institutional relations, and public affairs.

Dr. Rubina F. Malik is a Scholar and Global Learning and Development Expert. Her scholarly activities expand and lend credibility to human capital development. As a  strategic advisor and a champion of mentoring, career sponsorship and leadership  development, she is an expert in helping organizations enhance the engagement, retention, and promotion of diverse leaders. Competitive edge-driving organizations from start-ups to Fortune 500 global brands depend on her support and expertise to propel inclusive initiatives that are aimed at creating sustainable skills that offer enhanced  performance though diverse talent development. 

Dr. Rubina is a Tedx speaker and a popular guest speaker at conferences and podcasts. She is frequently published in industry magazines, including highly respected  academic and business journals such as The Harvard Business Review. To fulfill her  passion and commitment to the community, she is on several non-profit boards that  actively supports education and equity-based incentives.  

Dr. Malik holds a Bachelor of Science, a Master of Business Administration, and a  Doctor of Philosophy, with an emphasis on Human Resources Organization Development from the University of Georgia. She holds a DEI in the Workplace certificate, is also a  certified associate certified coach (ACC) with the International Coaching Federation and  is trained in assessments such as DiSC, EQi and Team Coaching International.  

Taylor Elizabeth Perramond, an award-winning International Etiquette and Personal Development Expert with over 15 years of experience in Etiquette and International Public Relations. Taylor has worked in 22 different countries on five continents, managing international and multicultural teams and developing unique insight and skills in cross-cultural communications and cultural sensitivity. 

She has worked with Heads of State, Fortune 500 Board members, Foreign Dignitaries, Global NGOs, advisory councils, and members of the press from around the world.

Taylor holds a professional diploma in Etiquette and Protocol, an MBA in International Business, and a Masters of the Arts in International Affairs. She is a licensed Life Coach, Emotional Intelligence Coach, and NLP practitioner. Known as 'The Elegance Advisor', Taylor empowers her local and worldwide community by educating and encouraging the importance of etiquette, effective communication, personal branding, and cross-cultural sensitivity in their personal and professional lives. Through her work, she bridges the cultural gap between countries, communities, and people by fostering tolerance, mindfulness, respect, and understanding.

Taylor is a global citizen, having lived in four countries, traveled to over 60, and speaks four languages. She now happily resides in Dubai, the world's travel epicenter. She has been recognized with several awards, including MumzWorld Expert on Etiquette, The International Award of Inspirational Leadership from TLGSEF, The Award of Global Business Excellence in Social Impact from The GUIDE, and the Crea Global Award in 2022. Taylor was also named one of the Most Inspiring UAE Women Entrepreneurs of 2023 by The Gulf Entrepreneur. Taylor is a mentor for UN Women and has spoken at Expo 2020 Dubai's Women’s Pavilion, USA Pavilion, and Philippines Pavilion.

Maya Alhawary is a highly accomplished Digital Positive Citizenship Ambassador, widely recognized for her contributions to society. 

She has trained over 900 hours to government employees around the Emirates in the past two years, setting a benchmark for professional excellence.

Maya is a highly acclaimed columnist, contributing her expert opinions to Sayedatti Magazine and AlKhaleej Newspaper. Her exemplary leadership skills are further evidenced by her role as the Chairperson of the Board of Governors at Dubai Carmel School.

Maya's many accolades include being a Ted ex speaker in 2019, the Ambassador of Knowledge by UAE Red Crescent in 2017 and 2018, a Tolerance Knight under HH Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Humeid AlNuaimi in 2019, and the Ambassador of Community Service in MENA in 2020. Her remarkable achievements have earned her the prestigious Life Achievement Award by HH Sheikh Ahmad bin Faisal AlQassimi in October 2020. Additionally, Maya was named among the most influential 100 personalities for the year 2021 in MENA in supporting women, children, and SEND.

She was awarded the first-place award with honors and the Diamond Heart Award by the GUIDE Association, in recognition of her outstanding achievements.

Maya's exceptional literary skills are evident through her authorship of two books published at the Sharjah International Book Fair. As the first Emirati Arab Phd scholar to research emotional intelligence and its effect on leadership in MENA, Maya has earned an esteemed reputation as a consultant in professional development. 

Maya's commitment to promoting positive digital citizenship, supporting women and children, and professional development is unwavering. Her vast experience and insightful perspectives are sure to inspire and motivate audiences. Join Maya as she shares her wealth of knowledge and wisdom, and learn from a true visionary.

 Rory Moore is a highly accomplished Entrepreneur and Social Activist who has made significant contributions to the fields of Ed tech and social entrepreneurship. As an Ed tech entrepreneur, Rory has received numerous accolades, including being named Entrepreneur of the Year and being recognized by Forbes as one of the 30 Under 30 in Europe. 

Rory has also been recognized by the UK Prime Minister and the United Nations for his contributions to social entrepreneurship and youth empowerment.

Rory is a highly sought-after speaker and has been invited to speak at numerous international conferences, including the World Financial Expo in five different countries. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and a winner of the LSE prize.

In March 2020, as the Covid-19 pandemic was beginning to spread in the UK, Rory set up a local effort to help vulnerable people in his village. He quickly realized there was a broader need for a volunteering network like the one he had organized and recruited a tech firm to build an app for what became CCV Global. Today, his non-profit is one of the largest Covid-19 volunteering networks in the world, working with some 50,000 people across 40 countries. 

For his contributions to the cause, Rory was awarded the Points of Light award by Prime Minister Boris Johnson in March 2021 and has since been working as an advisor to the government on its national coronavirus volunteering strategy.

Rory's entrepreneurial spirit, social activism, and dedication to empowering communities through technology make him a highly inspirational speaker and thought leader in the fields of Ed tech and social entrepreneurship.

Britta Simon is a Certified Professional of the Institute of HeartMath/USA with expertise in building personal resilience and trauma prevention and recovery. Britta is also a coach and mentor for Building Personal Resilience, and an Emergency First Responder Services trainer, with additional training in Sensitive Trauma Recovery (The Resilient Heart). She is passionate about sharing her knowledge of the power of human self-regulation and self-empowerment, offering simple, evidence-based solutions to people of all ages. 

Britta is based in Germany, where she runs her own business as an independent coach and consultant, expanding her services to the growing local community. Her aim is to help people recover from emotional, mental, and physical overwhelm by leveraging the intelligence of the heart and realizing their true powerful selves. 

Britta's clients come from all walks of life and have one thing in common: the desire to heal from stress-related issues and past trauma, and awaken and reactivate their true power and potentials. She is currently establishing local collaborations with professionals in the field of health, wellbeing, and personal development, with plans to expand these collaborations on an international scale in 2023. 

Join Britta as she shares her insights on how we are all connected by heart and how we can build personal resilience and social coherence through heart intelligence. 

Yesim Engine is a Global Executive Leadership & Team Coach, OD Consultant

Following her 20 year of professional experience as high-level manager in various companies in Turkey and the UAE, Yesim Engin continued her career as a consultant and coach to help others. She is a PCC (ICF) level Executive Leadership & Team Coach and Organizational Development Consultant working with many individual professionals and systems/teams in global companies.

Yesim is currently residing both in Dubai and London. Her global experience helps her offer diversity, inclusion, development and growth, career reinvention and gender equity topics in her services. ADNOC, Accenture, TetraPak, Citi Bank, HSBC, GE Healthcare, Mashreq Bank are among her clients.

She is one of the 180 women worldwide who got scholarship from Bank of America for Women Entrepreneurship Program at Cornell University. She currently mentor business owners of small and medium size companies in the UK on behalf of Home Office UK. She also works with women entrepreneurs, immigrants and students in different continents voluntarily. 

Maria Drueco is a highly skilled Talent Management Consultant, Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity Strategist, Anti-Racism Educator, and Intercultural Trainer/Facilitator with a decade of experience in the Human Resources industry. Throughout her career, Maria has worked with medium to large-sized organizations, including the public sector, and provided guidance and coaching to leaders at all levels, including executives, senior leaders, managers, and front-line supervisors. Maria's expertise lies at the intersection of recruitment, equity, inclusion & diversity, anti-racism work, and equitable talent management.

Maria's personal experiences as an immigrant in Canada and as a member of an underrepresented group have given her a deep understanding of the impact of microaggressions, stereotypes, workplace bullying, and discrimination. Her passion for creating and advancing intercultural competence and anti-racism work is evident in her various online and in-person workshops/ training/ facilitation work.

Maria is committed to supporting her community by actively supporting non-profit organizations. She volunteers as a mentor for new immigrants through the Edmonton Region Immigrant Employment Council (ERIEC). She is also a volunteer Board Member for SIETAR BC (Society for Intercultural Training and Research) and International Personnel Management Association – Canada (IPMA-Canada). As a presenter with experience speaking locally and internationally, both online and in-person, Maria is dedicated to helping leaders create a diverse workforce and foster an equitable, inclusive, healthy, and resilient organizational culture

Katherine Mccord, a physically and neurodiverse woman herself, built her career on inclusive innovation in People Operations and HR Tech. She lives by the motto that different is not a deficit.

In 2014 she founded Titan Management, a national people operations consulting firm, and then in 2021 she shook up HR Tech by designing the first ever fully accessible, anti-bias Applicant Tracking System plugin that fires the resume and showcases company diversity! Now she is teaching and speaking across the globe about inclusion, innovating hiring, and neurodiversity.

Oliver A Matar is a highly accomplished CEO, Speaker, and Author who specializes in value creation, innovation, and occupational happiness. He is the founder of Sustainable Success Management Consulting, a global management consulting firm that has executed over 100 large international projects across 12 countries in North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia.

Oliver's groundbreaking approach to sustaining success is focused on integrating value creation, innovation, and occupational happiness, and has been widely acclaimed in federal government entities across pioneering countries. He is a frequent speaker in international forums and has presented his work in countries such as the USA, Russia, Turkey, United Kingdom, Ukraine, South Korea, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai.

As an author, Oliver has published four books that cover a wide range of topics, including achieving sustainable success, career positioning strategies, personal happiness, and a unique model for improving one's personal happiness. 

He has also supervised MBA thesis projects and taught the flagship MBA course Strategic Consulting in Practice, making him a highly sought-after consultant and speaker in his field. Oliver's diverse experience and expertise have earned him high satisfaction ratings from those who have benefited from his services.

Child to political refugees, Maya moved to the U.K. from Iran, aged 13. Her life has since been a beautiful struggle of finding herself, her purpose and her voice as well as inspiring others and being inspired along the way. She continues to make her dreams come true through manifesting and creating her own reality, which all started with gaining a place at medical school some years ago. As a surgeon, aesthetic doctor, entrepreneur and spiritual catalyst, Maya has big dreams to use her journey, her pain and the lessons learned to inspire and empower others. 

Yesim Nicholson is an International Career Coach and Entrepreneur, Yesim is a true citizen of the world with a career spanning six countries and diverse industries. With her passion for innovation and connecting people, Yesim has been involved in a variety of interesting projects, from launching the International Agriculture University in Tashkent, Uzbekistan to running her own Marketing consultancy in Sydney.

Most recently, Yesim has founded YES Career Coaching, a program that helps individuals change careers globally. Her educational background includes a BSc degree in International Management & German from the University of Bath, a coaching diploma, and certification as an NLP practitioner.

As the daughter of an English mother and Turkish father, Yesim speaks four languages fluently and has a keen interest in fulfilling people's potential. Her drive to get new ideas off the ground and connect with individuals on an international level has been the cornerstone of her success

Richard never set out to become an expert on refugee integration having begun his working career as an apprentice with British Telecom in rural Norfolk. Entering the field of economic development for the first time in 2004 he was soon exposed to the needs of communities he knew little about and began meeting with some of the most influential people in his life. These ranged from community activists in white working-class areas of Bristol suffering intergenerational poverty and deprivation, through to community leaders within refugee and racially minoritised communities.

Subsequently Richard has built a strong reputation for designing and delivering innovative projects to realise the capabilities of refugees. These have been recognised in a number of national awards, including the Queen’s Award for Enterprise. He continues this work through the development of projects to ensure diversity is core to the future of work in the UK and community is at the centre of the just transition to Net Zero in East Africa.

Alongside his practice led innovation Richard is an Engaged Scholar at Aston University bringing practice into research, focused on the economic resilience of ethnic minority enterprise. Whilst at University of West England he holds a Visiting Fellowship researching knowledge equity in service design. 

 Shareen Qureshi is a visionary leader, disrupting industries and leading people towards a better future. As the CEO and Founder of SportsTech Global Innovation, Shareen is at the forefront of technology, creating experiences that allow individuals to write their own story. Her mantra, "She Believed, She Achieved, She Succeeds. SQ23," embodies her passion for empowering women and young people through sports, education, and environmental awareness.

With over 20 years of experience in the banking industry, Shareen is a highly regarded and respected Muslim banker in London. She graduated from Northumbria University and spent the majority of her career at Barclays, where she focused on corporate, retail, and private banking. As a successful Marketing Director, she spearheaded digital optimization for wealth management, portfolio management, project management, trades and securities including derivatives and fixed bonds.

Shareen's commitment to philanthropy is evident in her numerous accomplishments. She has raised over 1 million pounds for six charities and initiated the Women's Super League in 2017. She is a public speaker at high-profile events such as Legends Gala, London Sporting Club, STGC, and Durham University, where she shares her expertise in sports and STEM mentorship.

In 2023, Shareen climbed Kilimanjaro, ran two marathons, and was recognized as a Northern Power woman and a 100 UK banker. Shareen's leadership and dedication to making a positive impact in the world make her a force to be reckoned with.

Bola’s unique combination of her technical background and her organisational drive, commitment and advocacy for DEI, cohesion and integration have led to impactful and ground-breaking culture transformation.

Her impact on the industry spans the breadth of her inclusion work across both private and public sectors, as well as various Board advisory roles - from UK charities, schools to different DEI initiatives such as: AFWL, steerco & Ambassador of #talkaboutblack, core member of the Diversity Project Pathway for female Portfolio Managers and member of the Impact committee of the Black Women in Asset Management network to name a few.  

In 2018, Bola became founder and Chair of Culture Club, fostering dialogue between different ethnicities and creating a safe space for multiculturalism to thrive while enabling an inclusive workplace for all.  

Through her passion for inclusion, Bola founded eMentorMi, a DEI consultancy helping firms on their DEI journey to articulate their strategy and roadmap for execution, as well as a mentoring platform helping students from underprivileged backgrounds gain work experience, internships and finance roles within the City.  

Bola is a Computer Science graduate with an MBA from Warwick Business School for which she’s an Ambassador and Speaker.  

Serkan is a Senior Manager at the EY Climate Change and Sustainability Services team based in London. He has more than 9 years of multi-disciplinary experience in helping organizations create value through environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices. He has worked in consulting, diplomacy, and politics across Turkey, Europe, and the US. He is currently leading teams in delivering ESG assurance, internal audit and broader advisory services that focus on enhancing ESG data quality and complying with reporting requirements.

As a world-champion Brazilian jiujitsu athlete and the first disabled model to participate in Brussels Fashion Week Ethno Tendance, Alexandre is no stranger to breaking barriers. 

While sports and fashion have been his passions, Alexandre's true calling lies in the intersection of technology and accessibility. 

During his time at VMware, Alexandre  served as Co-lead for VM Inclusion UK/I and supported Partner Business Managers for some of the company's biggest partners.

Alexandre have challenged business leaders to prioritize DEI strategies that leverage technology to create a level playing field for all individuals. Accessible education and employment opportunities are key to realizing true inclusion and unlocking the potential of people with disabilities.

As a speaker, Alexandre is passionate about sharing his story and insights on how technology can drive greater inclusion for people with disabilities in the workplace and beyond.

 Meet Nanditha - a global citizen with Asian roots, British education and an international career that spans across various countries and cultures. With a passion for solving complex organizational challenges and making a positive impact on the world, Nanditha is a force to be reckoned with.

As the Chief of Staff at a leading technology scaleup that specializes in family governance solutions and advisory services, Nanditha leverages her global expertise in business strategy and her human sensibilities to drive innovation and growth for the organization.

Apart from her professional pursuits, Nanditha is also an active member of the Executive Committee of European Women on Boards, a non-profit consortium of national organizations that aims to improve gender balance at the C-suite and corporate boards across Europe. Her passion for inclusion, diversity and empowering women to move up in their careers is evident in all her endeavors.

Nanditha is most comfortable building and developing high-performance international teams and thrives in human-first community building, live events, and creative activations. She roots for teams and firms whose culture of entrepreneurship, innovation, and inclusion truly inspires her.

With her global perspective, business acumen, and passion for making a difference, Nanditha is a true asset to any organization or cause she is involved with.