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Orthodontist & Faculty member of residency program of orthodontics

Former Vice President – Middle East, Türkiye, Africa, Romania and CIS Cisco Systems International Dubai, United Arab Emirates (2020 – 2024) Seasoned business leader with 30+ years of knowledge spanning technology, finance, and customer experience. Recognized by Forbes as one of the ‘Most Influential Businesswomen in the Middle East’. While at Cisco, I was Responsible for strengthening collaborations with governments, customers, and partners across the region, leveraging technology to aid and accelerate digitization agendas. Responsible for ~ $2.5 billion of annual sales, managing operations across 80 countries, and leading over 3,500 employees in the region.

Public health physician & Tech Enthusiast

Hi Harvard friends, I look forward to learn more about what alumni are doing to change the lives of people in the Middle East and Dubai!

Studied in GASA from 2008-2010 Working in Koren Embassy in Abu Dhabi now

Andreea Danila is the Founder and General Partner at Global Millennial Capital Ltd. (GMC), an award-winning venture capital and private equity firm that invests in early-stage technology and innovation companies using a proprietary research-driven investment model. Before this role, she worked for regional private equity funds and international consulting firms, advising on transactions exceeding $4 billion, with coverage of the financial sponsor group in the Gulf Region. Andreea has deep expertise in corporate finance assignments, including capital formation, mergers and acquisitions, investments, venture creation, and portfolio management. Andreea is a member of the Private Equity Women International Network, an initiative that connects the most influential 500 women in alternative investments globally, and a partner of Global Private Capital Association, the leading institutional investor partnership in emerging markets. She holds a Masters in Finance (MFin) from Hult International Business School and is a graduate of Harvard Business School Program for Leadership Development (PLD).

As the CEO of Dhamani1969 since 2018, I have dedicated my career to driving excellence in the jewelry industry. My journey began in 1996 as an intern in Bangkok, progressing through roles such as Senior Sales Representative and Retail Sales Director before becoming CEO. I completed the Owner/President Management Program at Harvard Business School in 2018 and the GIA Global Leadership Program in 2016. I am proud to lead initiatives focused on ethical sourcing and sustainability, positioning Dhamani1969 as a leader in integrity and social responsibility as we continue to shape the future of our industry.

Viingur Management - MENA Private Funds - Family Offices Principal-Venture Partner-Corporate Finance

I am a lawyer doing energy and infrastructure projects, primarily in sub-Saharan Africa.

Manager, R&D Ecosystem Performance

Regional Director with over 20 years of global experience in international banking, broader financial services and technology markets. Proven track record in building high impact sales, new business generation across Emerging Markets. Experience in international banking, risk management consulting and financial services with top-tier institutions. Helped over 10,000+ institutions in over 120 countries in Emerging Markets to achieve their goals.

Digital Transformation Leader, CEO, MD and BOD. Board Member-HBS GCC Club

AI - Data Science - Climate Tech - Sustainability - Social Entrepreneurship

Sibusiso Mvelase is the epitome of ‘Self Made’. His rise to becoming a business magnate in the Telecoms, Logistics and Finance industries has sculptured him to a formidable figure in Africa. From his humble beginnings in Duduza East of Johannesburg- South Africa, where he grew up being inspired by his father who was also an entrepreneur in transport and logistics, he always had a bite for business and a sting for technology and energy. His very first take to entrepreneurship was with his very first fibre and product distribution business at the age of 24, InFratel. Two years later (2008) he established his second company Buhleni Investment and Projects which later rebranded as Elcos International Ltd. A business that sharpened his scales as an entrepreneur and allowed him room to level ground, learn and grow beyond his imagination. That leap of faith later, saw him becoming the founder of Transtech Africa Global Telecoms, a company that claimed an outstanding success in the field, which he later exited in pursuit of other business ambitions. In present day, Transtech is among the leading system integrators and power systems solutions in Africa. Duraton and Boost are his latest business ventures. Duraton being an energy product designing company, with plans to run its own manufacturing houses in the Middle East, Africa and Europe. Boost is an energy sharing company which expands its services through energy sharing and mobility. An ambitious business venture with plans to position itself among pioneers in the energy product sharing and electronic vehicles battery swap stations.

Manager, Paul Pogba Sports and Entertainment Marketing Maven Destination Marketing for Governments and Corporations Connecting Talent with Brands

Andy Palanisamy is a seasoned technologist and public policy professional with over twenty-five years of public and private sector experience, delivering complex projects in innovations and technologies globally; he holds a MPA from Harvard Kennedy School and worked for NASA, USDOT, Ford, Parsons, et al.

Dentist and endodontics specialist living and working in Dubai since 2009. Currently a second-year student in the Master of Science in Clinical Service Operations program at Harvard Medical School.

Ex-Netflix & IBM; currently consulting early to mid stage startups in Europe & MENA region

Veteran Consultant who focuses on advising on Energy Transition topics for National Oil Companies. Former Naval nuclear officer and ex-BCG Japan. I’ve recently moved to Dubai and I am looking to expand my network out here.

Living in Dubai for the last 18 years where I have’s focused on PropTech for both the private and public sectors.

Senior Consultant Surgeon and Head of Department , alumnus of the Surgical Leadership Program Harvard Medical School. Previously Chairman of Department of Surgery, Tawam Hospital Al Ain UAE and Consultant Vascular Surgeon, Manchester UK.

Corporate Governance /Experienced Listed Company Board Member / International Business Other interests : Golf , Theatre & Art , Family Travel

I have Masters in Management, Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership, and a Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Management. I enjoy painting, drawing, singing, baking, cooking, writing, boxing, and horseback riding. I hope to network in this event and especially help out those who wish to set up a business in the UAE.

LSE & HKS grad. Working on investments & turnarounds in Africa. Spent the last 15 years in London, West Africa & Dubai. Residing in Dubai. Love traveling & outdoor activities.

CEO of UYOUNG Group; Board Director of Aollywood Film Studio