While profitability is an imperative, getting there at any cost is old world ideology and today’s CEO needs to be ahead of the curve in order to lead the business of the future “You can lead the change or be a victim of change,” said Denise M Morrison, who recently stepped down from her role…
From a marketing tool originally populated by brand ambassadors, the role of the influencer has evolved into something more meaningful In 2017, CNBC tagged the social media market with an estimated US$1 billion valuation. Influencers get a bad rap in many quarters, and with some experts citing a decline in trust of peer authorities, along…
While global demand for STEM talent is ushering in a new era of employment opportunity, it’s still a man’s world Between 2000 and 2010, STEM related jobs grew at three times the rate of other jobs and, by the end of this year, a total of 2.4 million STEM vacancies will remain unfilled. With digitalisation…
Irina Heaver is a Dubai based technology lawyer who is active in the blockchain space as an advisor, investor and founder. She is an Australian qualified lawyer and holds Juris Doctor and Master of Laws degrees, she is also a certified blockchain expert. Irina is a Founding Member of the MENA Fintech Association, a non-for-profit…
With extensive experience in change and transformation, Sonya is partner with Spark Company, a niche consultancy dedicated to facilitating change by sparking energy and excitement for growth. Sonya works with global clients across industries – from banking to technology to fashion – and geographies – spanning from Europe to Asia to the US – on changing…
Nicola is the Managing Director of NASEBA Capital, a leading organization providing private placement and M&A transaction support in the Gulf region and other emerging markets. Based in Dubai, Naseba Capital leverages 15-year presence in the region and an extensive hands-on experience in facilitating deals between global innovative companies and investors. Before joining Naseba Capital,…
Beth is an award-winning entrepreneur, journalist and author who was named by Inc Magazine as one of the top branding experts globally. She is currently the managing partner of Main & Rose, a prominent female-led strategic branding firm where she advises the world’s most iconic Fortune 500 companies, celebrities, non-profits, governments and CEO’s. She has…
Sylvie Freund Pickavance is Group Director of Strategy and Business Development for Value Retail, creator and operator of The Bicester Village Shopping Collection. The Bicester Village Shopping Collection in Europe and China is widely recognised as the highest performing shopping centre portfolio in the world, achieving more than 20 years of double-digit growth, since the opening…
Anna Roberts is an award winning broadcaster and Entrepreneur who has lived in the Middle East for almost 25 years. Born in New Zealand, Anna launched her communications advisory Nudge in 2015 that offers affordable and accessible public speaking and media training for the ditgital age. Seeing how few women were being profiled in the…
