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Dr. Tapiwa Chiwewe is a distinguished technologist and thought leader with over 15 years of experience in software development and artificial intelligence. He is passionate about leveraging technology to solve real-world problems and has a proven track record of innovation and leadership. Tapiwa is the founder and managing director of Omnien, a technology company he built from the ground up. Before founding Omnien, he spent seven years at IBM, where he held multiple leadership roles, including co-leading IBM’s Global Technology...
Douglas W. Diamond received the 2022 recipient of the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences (Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel) for his groundbreaking research on banks and financial crises. He specializes in the study of financial intermediaries, financial crises, and liquidity. Diamond is the Merton H. Miller Distinguished Service Professor of Finance at the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business. He has been on the faculty since 1979. Diamond is a research associate of...
Dr. Noah Raford helped build the future of Dubai. As the former Chief Futurist for the Dubai Government and Senior Advisor to the UAE Prime Minister’s Office, he was a driving force behind behind the iconic Museum of the Future. For seven years, he shaped its vision as Acting Executive Director and Creative Director, alongside his role as a founding executive of the Dubai Future Foundation. A pioneer of applied futurism, Noah has led many world-first initiatives: the first fully...
HH Dr. Adham bin Turki Al Said
Dr. Adham bin Turki Al Said is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the College of Economics and Political Science in Sultan Qaboos University. He has been awarded his Masters degree from New York University and his Ph.D. from the University of Western Australia. His area of expertises include The Omani Economy, Macroeconomic Policies and Economic Development. Dr. Adham bin Turki Al Said is a founding partner of The Firm for Business and Economic Consulting. The Firm provides business advisory and...
Rachel Harris is challenging the stereotype of what an accountant should be - something that has led her to become a TEDx speaker and resulted in her winning the Accounting Personality of the Year. With a following of over 150,000 across multiple platforms, she delivers impactful financial education through engaging long and short-form content, live TV and a media portfolio. As the founder of @accountant_she and striveX - a modern, seven figure accounting firm, Rachel equips founders, influencers, celebrities, and...
Philippa J. White is an international bestselling author, social innovator, and the Founder & CEO of TIE Leadership, a UK enterprise that has been transforming leaders since 2006. A sought-after authority on leadership transformation, Philippa helps executives and teams unlock their humanity to drive competitive business success. In an era where businesses struggle with disengagement, silos, and resistance to change, Philippa brings a radically fresh approach—immersing leaders in different cultures, real-world challenges and global perspectives. Her work isn’t just about theory;...
Kehinde Nkosi Andrews is the first professor of Black Studies in the UK, in his role at Birmingham City University on the first Black Studies programme in Europe. He is the founder of the Harambee Organisation of Black Unity and the editor of Blackness in Britain books series with Bloomsbury. Kehinde is also the author of several books and he continues to maintain a prominent voice in the media on black issues as an activist appearing on several national television...
Parm Sandhu is former Chief Superintendent, Advocate for Women’s Rights, Author and Speaker. Parm was the first and only Asian Female Chief Superintendent of the Metropolitan Police Service. She is a trailblazer whose extraordinary journey has broken barriers and paved the way for transformative change. Her distinguished career in law enforcement and a fervent commitment to advocating for women’s rights and diversity have made a significant impact in both the media and society. Parm exemplified exceptional leadership and dedication to public...
Sally Osman is the former Director of Royal Communications for Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal Household. She also led communications at the BBC and has significant experience in understanding the practicalities and impact of soft power to help address modern leadership challenges. She also led communications for SONY Europe, SKY television and UK broadcaster Channel 5, all during periods of market transformations, commercial challenges, innovation and crisis, learning valuable lessons under intense reputational and political pressures and...
Marverine Cole is a multi-award-winning journalist and broadcaster from Birmingham. She can often be seen as newsreader on ITV1’s Good Morning Britain. She has been a regular media commentator on Channel 4’s BAFTA-nominated daytime show, Steph’s Packed Lunch and ITV1’s This Morning, bringing her sharp journalistic knowledge and fantastic sense of humour to the table at every appearance. Celebrating more than twenty years as a live news and current affairs broadcaster, Marverine Cole's media career spans more than three decades. She has...
Joan Bakewell’s career as a Broadcaster and Journalist has spanned eight decades. Her on screen presenting started in the 1960s and she became a household name as one of the presenters of Late Night Line Up on BBC Two between 1965 and 1972. In the 1970s Joan worked on programmes for the BBC: Where is Your God? Who Cares, The Affirmative Way and many Holiday programmes between 1974 and 1978. Joan also starred in 4 series of ITV Granada’s pioneering Reports...
Louise Minchin is a well-known and respected broadcaster, journalist and TV presenter. She presented the UK’s most watched Breakfast programme BBC Breakfast on BBC One for 20 years. Louise currently co-presents the BBC’s flagship consumer series, Rip Off Britain. With a reputation for engaging storytelling and insightful reporting, Louise has become a trusted voice in British media and is a successful author and podcaster. In 2023, she served as the Chair of the judging panel for the prestigious Women’s Prize...
Cathy Newman is a journalist and broadcaster, who is the first female main presenter of Channel 4 News. With over a decade of experience in Fleet Street, including a tenure at the Financial Times, Cathy has established herself as a leading voice in British journalism since joining Channel 4 News in 2006. Her investigative prowess has led to a series of high-profile scoops, including ground-breaking reports on allegations of violent abuse against barrister John Smyth, sexual harassment claims involving Liberal...
Dr. Hanan Alhaddi is the CEO of Alhaddi Consulting Group, specializing in corporate strategy, enterprise transformation, and strategizing for AI. She has nearly 20 years of experience leading initiatives focused on operational efficiency, end-to-end transformation, and strategic alignment across industries. She is the author of Monarch: Resilience Through Evolution, a forthcoming book on strategy which is set to be featured in business programs globally, including Oxford University’s executive education in Strategy and Innovation. Dr. Alhaddi is a guest lecturer on strategy...
Providing actionable insights and medal-winning strategies for achieving peak performance and mental resilience, Roberto Forzoni is a seasoned performance psychologist who has driven the success of elite teams and athletes for over three decades. Roberto’s distinguished career spans football, boxing, tennis, and the Olympics. His expertise extends well beyond the playing field, offering clear and practical examples of how to integrate sports psychology into corporate environments. His influence stretches from the Premier League to the World Heavyweight Boxing Championship and the...
Dr. Amy Cuddy is a social psychologist, bestselling author, and keynote speaker. Her writing, research, teaching, and speaking focus on presence and performance under stress, the causes and outcomes of feeling powerful vs. powerless, prejudice and stereotyping, nonverbal behavior, the delicate balance of projecting trustworthiness and strength, and most recently, the psychology of bullying, bystanding, and social bravery. After earning her Ph.D. at Princeton University, she was a professor at Harvard Business School (2008-2017) and Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of...