Lina El Sharif is the Regional Culture & Communications Manager of OneFoods & The Founder of Hookin Good and Co-Founder of Pink Ribbon Crafters; which are both fundraising projects that supports Breast Cancer fighters with limited financial support in the UAE. Based in Dubai the projects focus on creating handmade pieces as part of the…
Carolyn Everson is Vice President, Global Marketing Solutions at Facebook where she leads the company’s relationships with top marketers and agencies for all of Facebook’s family of apps including Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger. Carolyn oversees a team of regional leaders, and the teams focused on global partnerships, global agencies, global gaming, and the Creative Shop.…
A graduate of the University of Aix en Provence, with degrees in literature and philosophy, Catherine Ladousse also holds a diploma from the Institut Français de Presse, University of Paris II. Catherine Ladousse began her career with the Association of Francophone Universities before joining the Communications department of Credit Agricole in Paris, then in Cairo.…
Passionate about helping children and youth to fulfil their potential, Chantel is a Director at PDSi Kids, a BSc (Hons) Psychology graduate and certified Coach. Chantel began her professional career in the financial sector; after a decade of successfully working within global banking institutions, she decided to expand her horizons and pursue her interest in…
Deirdre Walker is Head of Norton Rose Fulbright Middle East. She recently moved to the region from London, where she was Head of Dispute Resolution and Litigation, Europe, Middle East and Asia. Deirdre has considerable experience in all forms of dispute resolution including litigation, mediation and arbitration as well as general banking and commercial dispute…
Donna Benton started the Entertainer in 2001 after identifying a market need for both providing consumers with dining incentives and enabling restaurants to reach new customers. The Entertainer filled this gap by providing buy one get one free offers to the best restaurants, cafes, nightspots and attractions. Donna worked alone to build the business from…
As Managing Partner for CCM Consultancy, Edward’s responsibilities put him in front of clients from all industries and with wide-spanning challenges. From effective talent management strategies to the design of complex progression models set to instill behavioral change, his team consults on end-to-end solutions for their clients. CCM Consultancy focuses on aiding clients in building…
Young Global Leader by World Economic Forum: The only Kuwaiti personality selected to join a community of 5 years leadership journey that aims to tackle the world’s most complex and pressing challenges. Among most powerful women in Kuwait by Forbes magazine
Florence Fontani is a communications professional with more than 20 years of experience across Europe and the Middle East. Florence has worked with some of the world’s most recognised brands, including Nestle and La Henin Bank. Florence has been an integral part of the ENGIE team since 1998, when she joined Suez HQ as Head…
