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Meet Simona Portigliotti – Sales & Marketing Senior Director, Assets Management With more than 25 years of experience across marketing, communications, brand strategy, digital transformation, and innovation, Simona Portigliotti is a senior marketing leader with a strong track record across entertainment, retail, real estate, and urban development. As Sales & Marketing Senior Director at Assets Group, she brings extensive expertise in shaping commercial strategies, strengtheni

Meet Mosab AlGhamdi – Chief Business Development Officer & Growth Strategist With almost two decades of experience across business development, corporate finance, strategic partnerships, and technology, Mosab AlGhamdi is a dynamic business leader focused on accelerating growth and creating transformative opportunities. He currently serves as Chief Business Development Officer at Saudi Credit Bureau (SIMAH), where he contributes to strategic growth initiatives and business dev

Meet Maria Aldabbagh – Indirect Tax Consultant Maria Aldabbagh is a driven tax professional building her career at EY, with progressive experience across indirect taxation, VAT, tax compliance, and global compliance and reporting. Her journey reflects a strong commitment to continuous learning, combining technical development with practical exposure to complex tax environments and a growing understanding of how effective tax advisory supports businesses. Since joining EY, Mar

Meet Hasmik Daniel- MCC – Leadership & Innovation Expert | Executive Coach | MCC With more than two decades of leadership experience, Hasmik Daniel is a distinguished leadership and organizational development expert, executive coach, trainer, and entrepreneur dedicated to developing leaders and enabling sustainable organizational performance. As the Founder and CEO of Hasmik Daniel Leadership & Innovation, she works with executives, senior leaders, organizations, and professi

Meet Ashu Gupta – Co-Founder & Global CAIO at OrbitronAI A technology entrepreneur, AI infrastructure architect, and venture investor, Ashu Gupta is shaping the next generation of enterprise artificial intelligence through agentic systems and scalable digital infrastructure. As Co-Founder and Chief AI Officer of OrbitronAI, he leads the development of NovaOS - an Agentic Operating System designed to enable AI agents to autonomously plan, reason, and execute complex enterprise

Meet Rodaina Badawi – Business Development Manager With experience spanning business development, legal services, strategic partnerships, and client engagement, Rodaina Badawi is a dynamic professional contributing to the growth and positioning of professional services in Qatar. As Business Development Manager at MANA N. Jashan Law Firm, she plays a key role in strengthening client relationships, developing strategic partnerships, and expanding the firm’s visibility across le

Meet Dr. Allan Villegas, Ph.D. – Group CEO & Co-Founder at Liabify With more than 15 years of experience in entrepreneurship, venture building, strategy consulting, investment, and innovation, Allan Villegas is a serial entrepreneur and business leader dedicated to building scalable ventures and strengthening entrepreneurial ecosystems. As Group CEO & Co-Founder of Liabify also known as LiaPay, he leads the development of embedded financial solutions designed to empower emplo

Meet Carole Sabbagha – Mall Manager With nearly two decades of experience across retail, marketing, communications, and mall management, Carole Sabbagha is an accomplished destination and retail professional. As Mall Manager at Place Vendôme in Lusail, she plays a key role in overseeing one of Qatar’s premier luxury retail destinations, building on her extensive experience in the shopping mall industry. Throughout her career, Carole has spent more than 11 years with Place Ven

Meet Tiffanie Ong, Ph.D – Chief Executive Officer at Naluri Health Solutions With over a decade of experience across digital health, product leadership, operations, and strategy consulting, Tiffanie Ong is a forward-thinking leader focused on transforming how people access and engage with healthcare. As CEO of Naluri Health Solutions, she leads the organisation in delivering technology-enabled solutions that support mental wellbeing and chronic disease management. At Naluri,

Meet Terence Tan – Senior Director, Technology & Transformation GBS at Singtel With more than 25 years of experience in enterprise technology, digital transformation, and business-driven technology strategy, Terence Tan is a seasoned regional technology and transformation executive with a strong track record across Fortune 500 and large enterprise environments spanning telecommunications, FMCG, professional services, consulting, and dot-com industries. As Senior Director - Te

Meet Chee Ping Lau Ryan CHRA™ – People & Business Manager | Driving Business Expansion With experience across human resources, business operations, organizational development, and commercial growth, Chee Ping Lau Ryan is a People & Business Manager focused on connecting people strategy with business execution. His leadership approach is guided by a simple principle: “People + Brand + Business + Execution” — bringing together the key elements required to build and scale a succ

Meet Kareen Aw – Assistant Manager Human Resources at Wellous Group With extensive experience across HR operations, talent acquisition, employee engagement, and HR systems, Kareen Aw is a versatile HR professional with expertise spanning recruitment, onboarding, employee lifecycle management, and Compensation & Benefits. She currently serves as Assistant Manager Human Resources at Wellous Group, supporting effective people operations and workplace practices. Throughout her ca

Meet Priya Madhavan – Associate Professor | Director of DHMA Impact Lab With 20 years of experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership across Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Priya Madhavan is an accomplished academic and scientist dedicated to advancing healthcare education, medical research, and digital learning. As an Associate Professor at Taylor’s University and Director of the Digital Health and Medical Advancement Impact Lab, she combines scientific ex

Meet Mary Ann Viloria, MBA – Founder & Managing Director | Entrepreneur & Business Transformation Leader With more than 25 years of experience spanning marketing, entrepreneurship, and business transformation, Mary Ann Viloria is a dynamic business leader focused on building organizations that create lasting value and meaningful opportunities. As Founder and Managing Director of Creative Quest Corporation, she has built and transformed an experiential marketing agency serving

Meet Ryan Ravens – CEO, Accelerate Cape Town | Investment Ambassador | University Council Member With a strong commitment to economic development, education, and leadership, Ryan Ravens is a servant leader and lifelong learner focused on creating meaningful impact across business and society. As CEO of Accelerate Cape Town, he brings a strategic and collaborative approach to advancing the interests of Cape Town’s business community and supporting initiatives that contribute t