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Emine Yilmaz Butun
Strategy Advisor • Executive Leader • AI Economist
"Emine Yilmaz Butun is a multidisciplinary strategy advisor helping organizations navigate transformation across AI, innovation, and economic strategy. With nearly two decades of experience across Fortune 100 companies and high-growth ventures, Emine operates at the intersection of transformation, investment strategy, and digital modernization. Her work focuses on guiding organizations through complex shifts in technology, governance, and long-term strategic direction."
Joelle Samaha
Philosophical Counsellor · PhD in Philosophy of Health & Wellbeing · Researcher · Adjunct Faculty · Integrative Wellbeing Expert
"Joelle Samaha (PhD) is a Philosophical Counsellor, Researcher, Adjunct Faculty member, and Integrative Health & Wellbeing expert with over 20 years in education and research, and more than 15 years in coaching, emotional healing, and holistic wellbeing. Her work explores the connection between philosophy, health, lifestyle, nervous system regulation, and the mind-body connection, helping individuals and organizations build emotional resilience, prevent burnout, and create sustainable wellbeing from the inside out. As the Founder of PhiloLife Wellbeing Education Center, Dubai’s first KHDA-accredited institution dedicated to wellbeing education, prevention, and integrative health, Joelle has developed a transformative educational model rooted in prevention, emotional rehabilitation, and personal transformation. She is also the founder of the PhiloLife Vital Coherence Protocol©, a scientifically informed framework that integrates philosophy, behavioural science, health coaching, clinical hypnotherapy, and mind-body practices to support long-term wellbeing. A sought-after speaker, educator, author, and host of the Let’s Get Real 2 Heal podcast, Joelle leads conversations on emotional education, workplace wellbeing, burnout prevention, health transformation, and conscious living. Her work makes wellbeing accessible, practical, and deeply human."
Dr. Shamma Lootah
Leadership Specialist · Mental Wellbeing Expert · Organisational Performance Consultant
"Dr. Shamma Lootah is a leadership and mental wellbeing specialist dedicated to helping individuals, teams, and organizations build the clarity, resilience, and sustained high performance required in today's complex environments. Her work operates at the intersection of emotional intelligence, organizational culture, and human performance - combining evidence-based coaching with psychology-informed frameworks to drive meaningful and lasting transformation. She partners with senior leaders and organizations to strengthen emotional awareness, sharpen decision-making under pressure, and cultivate cultures that support both performance and wellbeing. Her approach is grounded in the conviction that sustainable success begins from within - and that the organizations that invest in human-centered leadership are the ones built to endure. A speaker across corporate, government, and public platforms, Dr. Lootah delivers practical, research-backed insights on leadership under pressure, emotional regulation, and workplace wellbeing - leaving every audience with tools they can apply immediately."
Nedal Ismail
Professor & Academic Director · Strategic Advisor · Corporate Governance Expert
"Nedal Ismail is a seasoned academic, corporate strategist, and global advisor whose career spans the intersection of institutional leadership, international trade, and large-scale infrastructure development. With deep experience across academic, diplomatic, public, and private sectors, he brings a rare breadth of perspective to every stage he occupies - connecting research rigour with real-world executive judgment. As Professor and Academic Director of the Supply Chain Management and Management Studies programmes at the Longo Faculty of Business, his research spans international trade, supply chain dynamics, entrepreneurship, family business strategy, and the drivers of global foreign direct investment. Beyond the academy, he has advised multiple governments on international trade, economic development, and border services - collaborating with ministries, chambers of commerce, and free zone authorities across regions. His corporate track record includes leading capital project planning initiatives with pre-feasibility values exceeding US$1 billion, spanning industrial estates, logistics infrastructure, and real estate development. A board member of public companies, NGOs, and think tanks, and a former International Elections Observer, Nedal operates with equal authority in boardrooms and on global policy stages."
Arafath Cholassary
Global Summit Organiser · Transformation Coach · Cross-Cultural Collaboration Expert
"Arafath Cholassary is a transformation coach, global collaborator, and large-scale summit organiser whose work spans more than 105 countries. With a foundation in coaching, personal development, and multicultural leadership, he has dedicated his career to empowering individuals and organisations to unlock the clarity, confidence, and purpose they need to thrive - operating from the conviction that knowledge and opportunity should be borderless. As the Founder and Director of Mega Global Hub Private Limited, Arafath designs and produces some of the world's largest multi-category online interactive summits - creating platforms for powerful conversations, collaborative learning, and transformational breakthroughs for participants across six continents. His work bridges cultures, industries, and disciplines in ways that few speakers are positioned to do. Recognized with the Star 2020 Award by the UK World Book of Records and serving as Executive Board Member of the World Women Organization, he brings both global credibility and grassroots human connection to every engagement."
Kelly Kingston
Wellness Visionary · Transformational Leader · Conscious Entrepreneur
"Kelly Kingston is an internationally recognised wellness visionary, transformational leader, and conscious entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience redefining the intersection of wellness, leadership, and enterprise. Her work empowers women to move beyond roles and expectations - reconnecting with their true identity and building lives and businesses that honour their health, values, and long-term legacy. As Founder and CEO of Happy and Well® - a global Healing and Wellness Ecosystem integrating education, retreats, bio-resonance technologies, and leadership development - Kelly has created a unified model for sustainable personal and collective transformation. She is also the architect of the WOW Fund Global Investment Women's Fund and the creator of the Yanara Lifestyle Resorts Portfolio, positioning wellness as essential infrastructure for success rather than a luxury. An Award-Winning Woman in Business recognised at the International Stevie Awards in New York, Kelly speaks internationally on Sovereign Wellness Leadership, wealth consciousness, and women-led enterprise - bringing together nervous system intelligence, energy mastery, and strategic business development in a framework unlike any other on the global stage."
Safaa Mohammed Ghazal
Strategy Advisor • Executive Leader • AI Economist
"Safaa Mohammed Ghazal is a multidisciplinary trainer, life coach, and strategic advisor specializing in self-development, emotional intelligence, Meta Health science, and applied psychology. With more than 12 years of experience across education, training, and psychological guidance, Safaa works at the intersection of emotional wellbeing, leadership development, and personal transformation. Her work focuses on helping individuals and organizations strengthen self-awareness, resilience, and human-centered leadership through practical, research-informed methodologies. Drawing on her expertise in Meta Health and behavioural sciences, she guides individuals in understanding the connection between emotions, subconscious patterns, and physical wellbeing. Through training programs, consulting, and keynote talks, she supports professionals, families, and institutions in navigating personal growth, mental wellbeing, innovation, and the evolving role of AI in professional and educational environments."
Mazen El Cheikh
Strategy Advisor • Executive Leader • AI Economist
"Mazen El Cheikh is a multidisciplinary coach and senior educational leader specializing in emotional recovery, personal transformation, and human development. With more than 20 years of experience across the GCC and Middle East, Mazen works at the intersection of professional coaching, emotional wellbeing, and identity rebuilding. His work focuses on supporting individuals through major life transitions, particularly divorce, breakups, and emotional healing, helping them regain confidence, restore self-worth, and build healthier relationships and more fulfilling lives. Blending structured coaching methodologies with deep emotional insight and human-centered guidance, he empowers individuals to navigate personal challenges with clarity, resilience, and transformation. Through his coaching programs and mentorship, Mazen helps people reconnect with their strengths, develop emotional awareness, and create meaningful long-term personal growth."
Dr Larry Davies
Strategy Advisor • Executive Leader • AI Economist
"Dr. Larry Davies is an executive and leadership coach, international educator, and strategic consultant specializing in human-centered leadership, organizational transformation, and executive development. With more than 35 years of experience across educational leadership, curriculum innovation, instructional design, and digital transformation, Dr. Larry works at the intersection of leadership performance, organizational growth, and people-centered strategy. His work focuses on helping senior leaders and institutions navigate complexity, manage change, and build resilient, high-performing cultures in rapidly evolving environments. Grounded in the principles of Human-Centered Leadership, he supports organizations in strengthening trust, accountability, collaboration, and long-term leadership capability. Through executive coaching, consulting, and leadership development initiatives, Dr. Larry empowers leaders and teams to align performance with purpose while fostering sustainable growth and meaningful organizational impact."