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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

Meet Robert Reffkin – Chairman & CEO of Compass International Holdings | Entrepreneur & Real Estate Leader With a distinguished background spanning entrepreneurship, real estate, finance, consulting, and public service, Robert Reffkin is a purpose-driven business leader committed to helping people find their place in the world. As Chairman and CEO of Compass International Holdings, he brings together strategic leadership and an entrepreneurial mindset shaped by experience at

Meet Zaina Nasser – Senior Product Designer With a multidisciplinary background spanning product design, architecture, and digital innovation, Zaina Nasser is a Senior Product Designer at EMMA Systems, where she designs intuitive solutions that simplify complex airport operations. She specializes in creating scalable tools, dashboards, visualizations, and design systems that enhance operational efficiency while delivering seamless user experiences across the aviation sector.

Meet Sheriff M. Sahadulla MD, SFHM, FRCP – Group Chief Executive Officer & Healthcare Leader With more than two decades of experience in healthcare leadership and clinical medicine, Sheriff M. Sahadulla serves as Group Chief Executive Officer of KIMS Healthcare Management Ltd. His career combines executive leadership with extensive medical experience, having held senior roles in hospital medicine and healthcare management. As a healthcare executive, he brings a strong underst

Meet Ali Isa Al Ansari – Head of Sustainability, BBK With more than 20 years of professional experience, Ali Isa Al Ansari is a sustainability professional focused on advancing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives within the banking sector. As Head of Sustainability at Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait (BBK), he leads efforts to integrate sustainability principles into organizational strategy, supporting responsible growth and long-term value creation. His experti

Meet Ayman Alabbasi – Senior Manager, Credit & Collections With extensive experience in credit and collections within the banking industry, Ayman Alabbasi is a seasoned professional specializing in remedial management, collections, credit risk, and portfolio optimization. As Senior Manager at Al Salam Bank, he brings a strong track record in developing recovery strategies, improving processes, and managing credit portfolios to support financial performance and risk mitigation

Abdullah Al-Huwaimel is a results-driven senior executive with extensive experience leading large-scale operations, driving strategic initiatives, and strengthening organizational performance across complex, multi-site environments. With a career spanning operations, business transformation, human resources, and financial management, he is widely recognized for his ability to optimize processes, improve service delivery, and support long-term business sustainability. His lead