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EMBA-Global Graduating class of 2021

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EMBA-GlobalGraduating class of 2021

“The EMBA-Global programme gave me the academic knowledge that I was missing, even after 10 years of experience in international roles as an entrepreneur, a management consultant and a department manager. When walking into the programme, every single hour that we spent in class opened my mind and helped me look at things in a different way.”

Florent Breton (EMBA-Global Americas & Europe), Senior Manager, North America Business Operations, Tesla

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The world-leading EMBA-Global programme is designed for experienced professionals who seek to develop the skills, knowledge and networks to operate as successful global leaders anywhere in the world.

Global reachThe EMBA-Global programme has two streams. EMBA-Global Americas & Europe is offered in London and New York by London Business School (LBS) and Columbia Business School (CBS). EMBA-Global Asia extends the programme’s reach to Hong Kong and Shanghai, with the addition of the University of Hong Kong to the partnership.

Global perspectivesThe content and delivery of EMBA-Global means that the programme is truly worldwide and significantly different from other top Executive MBA programmes. Taught by internationally renowned faculty, students benefit from unique insights and gain a truly international perspective. Each school takes advantage of its location to draw upon the surrounding business communities, attracting distinguished guest speakers and business leaders.

Global formatThe programme format is designed to allow students to balance their academic commitments with demanding careers and busy personal lives. In part one, core classes are taught in four- or five-day concentrated teaching periods, alternating monthly between campuses. This allows students to fully immerse themselves in the learning and networking opportunities of the host city. In part two, EMBA-Global students have access to the electives of all three schools, enabling them to customise their learning to their interests and organisational goals.

Global networkThe EMBA-Global programme gives global business leaders a unique opportunity to learn with and from an extraordinarily high-calibre and diverse cohort. Both EMBA-Global streams include a wide range of nationalities, industries and cultures, enabling all participants to develop a broader global perspective and foster professional relationships and networks around the world.

EMBA-GlobalGraduating class of 2021

Class profile

Class size 87

Average work experience 12 years

Women 25%

Countries represented 29

Cities represented 61

Nationality by region

Job function

Sector breakdown

North/Central America 27%

Asia 24%

Europe (excl. UK) 23%

UK 9%

Middle East/Africa 7%

South America 5%

Oceania 5%

27%

23%

11%

7%

6%

6%

6%

6%

2%

6%

General Management

Finance/Accounting

Marketing/Sales

Consulting

New Business Development

Project Management

IT

Operations Management

Professional Services

Other

Finance/Accounting 36%

Industry/Manufacturing 10%

IT/Telecommunications 10%

Energy/Engineering 9%

Consulting 7%

Advertising/Media/PR 7%

Architecture/Design 5%

FMCG 3%

Leisure/Retail 3%

Pharmaceuticals 3%

Other 7%

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“The global nature of the programme really appealed. It was an amazing opportunity to expand my mind not only through the classroom but through the people I was meeting. The diversity – racial, gender, industry and personality – is amazing.”

Laura Huddle (EMBA-Global Asia), Head of New Business, APAC, Eventbrite

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Sultan Alenezi

Saudi ArabianGlobal DirectorSABICJubail, Saudi Arabia

Passionate leader with broad expertise in engineering, project management and procurement. Led global growth, project design and execution with CAPEX of US$5bn. Currently leading an international, multicultural team in three continents, serving 60 manufacturing and compounding plants in over 40 countries.

Matt Altshuler

AmericanBusiness Services ManagerLabWareNew York, USA

Data-driven, results-oriented CPA professional. Consolidated and harmonised project management office for US$100m professional services company. Designed and implemented several global operational and accounting software solutions. Led geographically diverse team as general manager for Asia-Pacific region through periods of rapid growth and cultural change.

Michaela N. Ambrojewitch

Bulgarian / AmericanSenior IT Test ManagerBrussels, Belgium

Software engineer consultant with 16 years' experience within the IT teams of multicultural companies across several sectors. Excellent communicator, team player and goal-oriented professional. Contributed to the accomplishment of medium to large IT projects, leading to reduction in expenditure and an increase in product performance and competence.

Philippe Andurand

FrenchTechnical LeadServiceNowAmsterdam, the Netherlands

Led a 10-member support team with responsibility for responding to challenging issues and boosting team morale. Facilitated regular meetings to speed up resolutions. Analysed background data and provided solutions to reduce the number of incoming incidents. Previous experience in IT application management and space engineering.

Rauf Aghayev

AzerbaijaniChief Financial OfficerNobel Oil Services (UK)Baku, Azerbaijan

Finance executive focused on strategic development, financial planning, business analytics and M&A within a multi-segment business. Results-driven manager with energetic leadership style. Skilled at investment evaluation, corporate governance, fund management and building relationships with investors and business partners. Passionate about business growth into new territories.

Adam Akhriev

RussianHead of Export LUKOIL LubricantsMoscow, Russian Federation

CEO of multinational energy company subsidiary, trading in 20 markets throughout the Middle East, achieving 13x EBITDA increase, 50% sales growth and 7% market share growth. Strategically sharp with exceptional problem-solving and leadership skills. Experienced working across large territories and negotiating with representatives of various nationalities at high levels.

All nationalities are self-declared.

The EMBA-Global programme brings together an elite international network of business professionals. Through the world-renowned faculty and unique global curriculum, students have exclusive access to the most illuminating ideas, ground-breaking research and innovative international business practices. Whether they choose EMBA-Global Americas & Europe or EMBA-Global Asia, students are equipped with the tools to create the future of global business.

EMBA-Global class profiles

KeyEMBA-Global Americas & Europe EMBA-Global Asia

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Jose De La Rosa

Peruvian / AmericanVice PresidentBarclaysLondon, UK

Experienced accountant and project manager. Led a multimillion-dollar cross-functional project, improving technological capabilities and driving standardisation, benefiting American, European and Asian users. Previous experience as a product controller managing financial reporting, coordinating and implementing finance roles offshoring to Johannesburg and Chennai from high-cost locations.

Antonio de Raho

ItalianResearch and Development and Asia-Pacific Sales DirectorBitron Ind. China Co. Ltd.Qingdao, China

Experienced technical manager with a customer-focused view of business. Developed technical teams in the machinery, durable and consumer goods sectors across Europe and Asia with the ultimate goal of expanding business through innovation. Awarded with positions in business development and sales due to an advanced ability to drive revenue growth.

Monica Domingues

Canadian / PortugueseContract ManagerImperial Oil Ltd.Calgary, Canada

Senior procurement professional with extensive cross-functional knowledge. Currently managing a strategic oil and gas portfolio with US$500m annual spend. Core capabilities in negotiation, long-term strategy, project management and leading international teams. Skilled in continuous improvement projects to increase efficiency, maximise value and align with global strategic initiatives.

Kirill Doronin

RussianChief Financial OfficerLevel GroupMoscow, Russia

Finance professional and part-owner of development company which sold the greatest number of residential units per year in Moscow. Launched a number of development companies from startup to leading position among construction companies in Russia. Organised finance and economic function along with purchase and IT process.

Zhongzhi Chen

SingaporeanGeneral ManagerCountry Garden Real Estate DevelopmentHuai'an, China

Extensive experience in real estate development and project management. Currently working for one of the world’s largest real estate developers, managing a project in east China worth billions of yuan. Additionally responsible for P&L reporting to board of directors and land investment through open market bidding or joint venture activities.

Ethan Cheung

HongkongerChief Financial OfficerPAX Global Technology LimitedHong Kong, China

CPA-qualified finance executive for a Hong Kong-listed payment company with global coverage. Responsible for a spectrum of finance functions, M&A and business development activities. Ten years’ experience in a Big Four audit firm. International experience across Europe, the US and Asia, with strong knowledge of accounting, corporate finance and M&A.

Ivan Chomer

Argentinean CEOGrupo ChomerBuenos Aires, Argentina

More than 12 years' experience in the real estate and construction sectors. Founded a real estate development company focused on LatAm markets and developed several multimillion-dollar projects. Maintained an average annual growth of over 500% for the past five years, positioning the company among the top 30 real estate companies in the country.

Amish Dalal

AmericanPortfolio AnalystWestern Asset ManagementNew York, USA

Investment professional on municipal bond trading desk at a global fixed-income investment firm. Senior member on a team managing US$20bn of assets. Responsible for multiple operational and portfolio management assignments, including research, analysis and trading. CFA charter holder with a proven track record of incorporating innovative technology into portfolio management.

Björn Bierfreund

GermanHead of Business Performance ManagementZurich Insurance GroupZurich, Switzerland

Senior finance professional and CFA charter-holder, leading a multinational team responsible for managing the performance of the commercial insurance business segment globally, driving business insights and contributing to the development of financial business strategy. Delivered high-value transformation projects in complex cross-functional environments across both mature and emerging markets.

Mirko Borkowski

GermanInternational Logistics and Supply Chain ManagerDürr Shanghai, China

Dynamic manager with excellent knowledge in various fields including warehouse, project and risk management, supply chain, purchasing and distribution. Distinct business acumen and know-how, leadership competencies and a cost- and quality-oriented way of working.

Shane Canavan

British / IrishDirectorJCRALondon, UK

Finance professional experienced in debt and derivative markets. Currently a senior director of an independent derivative consultancy, responsible for advisory services to commercial real estate investors. Leads a highly skilled team with a global client base trading in excess of €30bn annually.

Jerry Yanbin Cao

ChineseChief Operating Officer, New Campus DevelopmentWhittle School and StudiosShanghai, China

Deep understanding of China’s international education sector with experience in senior roles managing both university and K-12 international schools, including the establishment of a high-profile JV university between the US and China. Prior experience in auditing and internal control services for US-listed technology companies.

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Sudarshan Gupta

American / IndianSenior Director, Strategy and OperationsSusteonNew York, USA

Experienced management consultant with more than 10 years of experience, focusing on supply chain and operational strategy across various industries. Currently responsible for leading all company operations, and creating a venture arm focused on investing and advising companies on building technologies to combat climate change.

William Hannay

AmericanAssociate DirectorVeracity Worldwide New York, USA

Business development professional at an international advisory and strategic consulting firm, supporting corporations and PE funds with market strategy and risk management. Passionate about entrepreneurship, serving as Chairman of an internet-based proofreading company and founder of a home goods focused e-commerce brand.

Zahra Hayat

AmericanInformation Technology Business Lead, Latin AmericaMicrosoftFlorida, USA

Executive business partner with more than 19 years of strategic and financial planning experience. Areas of expertise include driving business results and maximising profitability through process engineering, service delivery and innovating team collaboration. Directs, aligns and executes cross-functional strategies for IT capabilities and digital transformation in Latin American markets.

Willie Huang

AmericanDirector of Corporate OperationsLuxury Construction GroupTaipei, Taiwan

Corporate executive with significant management experience and the ability to oversee cross-functional teams. Skilled in leading colleagues from diverse backgrounds and with distinct personalities. Experience encompasses public relations, integrated marketing, corporate communications, stakeholder engagement and crisis management expertise, with an excellent knowledge of real estate construction and development operations.

Tatum Fraites

AmericanSenior ManagerAccenture StrategyChicago, USA

Business transformation consultant with experience advising C-suite executives across Fortune 100 companies. Successfully delivered integrated operating model and organisation redesign programmes. Skilled at building lasting relationships with clients across industries including retail, consumer goods, transportation, manufacturing, heavy machinery and federal government.

Chloe Francis

BritishVice PresidentJ.P. MorganLondon, UK

Product and team manager focused on providing data-driven liquidity and pricing solutions to clients. Manages client balances in excess of US$100m. Subject matter expert in banking regulation and real-time liquidity. Previously part of a team that increased economic profit of their division by US$500m. Significant international experience.

Hannah Gandevia

AustralianUK LeadPraytell AgencyLondon, UK

Helped to build a high-growth, multi-award winning communications agency and led its national and global expansion. Advisor to disruptive tech firms. Launched a record-breaking Superbowl ad and an award-winning film. Founding director of the women’s empowerment movement, Changemaker Chats London. Passionate working mother committed to being a character-driven leader.

Oleg Gerdt

Russian / GermanCEOSaule Company Ltd.Hong Kong, China

Founder and CEO of global logistics and factoring company with annual revenue of US$40m. Extensive background in managing multicultural and diverse teams with broad experience in developing corporate strategies, budgeting and financial planning. Currently engaged in developing alternative cross-cultural investment instruments.

Ally Durvesh

PakistaniSenior Finance ManagerEmaar, The Economic CityKing Abdullah Economic City, Saudi Arabia

Strategic finance professional, responsible for infrastructure development, management and strategy for the world’s largest private city, managing a portfolio worth US$1bn. Qualified chartered accountant with work experience across South Asia and the Middle East. Sustained interest in governance and policy. Strong cross-functional skills in finance, consulting and operations management.

Trevor Ewen

AmericanSenior Software EngineerBloombergNew York, USA

Experienced software engineer, building solutions for ‘know your customer’ and anti-money-laundering initiatives within the finance industry. Cloud-focused technologist with experience in go-to-market strategy for emerging products. Regular work with clients and development teams to improve data transparency, reporting and goal measurability. Experienced in finance and investments for small business management and real estate development.

Rex Feng

ChineseCEOHailiang International Holdings Ltd. Hong Kong, China

Experienced CEO across Hong Kong-based listed companies. Responsible for the coordination of mergers and acquisitions, joint venture activities and cross-business group relations. Previous experience as executive president of a healthy food company in Zhejiang, China.

Guillaume Ferrero

French / SpanishChief Financial OfficerHICOParis, France

Finance professional with cross-functional expertise and an entrepreneurial mindset. CFO responsible for leading all financial functions alongside M&A and international development. Past experience in banking, manufacturing, IT, advertising and media with exposure to more than 15 countries. More recently managed the restructuring and sale of a tech PE-backed startup.

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John Lee

TaiwaneseCEORenalpro Medical, IncTaipei, Taiwan

Internationally trained physician scientist in gastroenterology and physiology. Completed Stanford’s biodesign programme and became inspired to solve unmet clinical needs through physician entrepreneurship. Co-founded and managed medtech startups with operations in the US, Japan and Taiwan.

Lee Tik Kee

Hongkonger/ BritishGroup Global Chief Financial OfficerHong Kong, China

Former international general manager and executive director in a multinational manufacturing group with over €1bn annual revenue. Led reorganisation, transformation and business synergy, resulting in a strong turnaround for German and Chinese multinational manufacturing groups. Extensive general management and transformation experience across Europe, America, Asia and Africa.

Sergei Liashko

RussianCo-founderClickheavenNew York, USA

Co-founded a multimillion-dollar, data-driven mobile marketing company, operating across two continents. Cross-functional team leader responsible for business development and creation of in-house IT solutions. Achieved 100% revenue growth in the last 12 months. Extensive expertise in machine learning and digital transformation.

Anna Litsiou

British / GreekEmerging Markets Regulatory Affairs DirectorAstraZeneca PharmaceuticalsCambridge, UK

International strategist with experience in senior positions at four leading pharmaceutical companies. In-depth knowledge of licensing life-saving medicines across different therapeutic areas, particularly oncology. Experience encompassing all product development phases and market access in more than 100 markets. Recently founded an R&D company focusing on wearable medical devices.

Hyun Jun Kim

CanadianAircraft Structures Engineering SpecialistBombardier Aerospace Inc.Arizona, USA

Engineering professional with extensive knowledge in aircraft regulatory requirements, maintenance and repairs. Currently responsible for leading and supervising an engineering team in a US service centre, providing service and support activities for over 1,000 aircraft, ensuring safe and reliable commercial operations with a timely and cost-effective approach.

Asit Kumar

IndianProject Consultant, Oil and GasWood PlcAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Experience in the project management and leadership of energy and infrastructure projects for upstream, midstream and downstream oil and gas facilities, from proposal and estimation, through tendering/award of major contracts and into execution.

Zara Kwan

Canadian / BritishVice PresidentBank of America Merrill LynchNew York, USA

Finance professional specialising in fixed-income capital markets and financing. Responsible for advising financial institutions on debt financing across the capital structure, and developing and structuring innovative capital solutions for North American corporates and financials. Extensive multi-sector experience leading transactions across multiple international markets.

Maria Mercedes Labanca

Argentinean Production ManagerEmersonTexas, USA

Driven leader and problem solver with expertise delivering value at both tactical and strategic levels. Responsible for executing the majority of site sales, orchestrating synergy between global customer demand and site supply. A continuous improvement mindset, comfortable with collaboration and influence through high engagement in all aspects of global businesses.

Brandon Hughes

AmericanFounder and CEOFAO GlobalWashington D.C., USA

Founder and CEO of a boutique international market intelligence and strategy consulting firm, focused on cross-border ventures between established and emerging markets. Former active duty US Army officer experienced in international research and government affairs. Currently engaged in business exploration and strategic planning for international clients entering or investing in new markets.

Steven Hur

Australian / KoreanHead of Credit ResearchAMP CapitalSydney, Australia

Investment professional in global fixed-income markets with extensive credit research and portfolio management experience. Responsible for leading an international team and the credit performance of US$35bn funds under management. Investment committee member, overseeing implementation of strategy and risk management. Developed client and joint venture relationships, and procured mandates in the Asia-Pacific region.

Marilynn Joyner

AmericanTenant RepresentationJLLNew York, USA

Commercial real estate professional, representing companies on their office space occupancy throughout major national and international markets. Extensive knowledge of global real estate markets including office space inventory and tenancy. Currently working with a team of professionals in the management of real estate leasing transactions for the portfolios of global companies.

Gaurav Khandelwal

IndianDirector, Global Sales EnablementAmerican ExpressNew York, USA

Global strategic leader with expertise in identifying opportunities and driving sales strategies, fuelling incremental revenue and best-in-class customer experience through cutting-edge technologies and analytics. Currently leading sales enablement across a global sales organisation of 4,700+ associates, creating double digit growth for US$19bn-revenue commercial business.

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Diego E. Novoa Castañeda

PeruvianRegional Director, Surety Latin AmericaChubb InsuranceSão Paulo, Brazil

Executive with international experience in insurance, financial management and business development. Manages portfolio at the world’s largest publicly traded property and casualty insurance company, responsible for supervising the surety line of business to control incomes, expenses and strategies, leading a multicultural team with 65 underwriters across seven countries.

Shawn Pei

ChineseCluster Deputy General ManagerEvergrandeHainan, China

Hospitality professional with more than 13 years of experience. Cluster Deputy General Manager of three hotels at Ocean Flower Island, the biggest artificial island in the world. Senior trainer at the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute. Experienced in sales and marketing, revenue management and hotel operations.

Gayatri Perlin

AmericanResearch Associate, School of Engineering and Applied SciencesHarvard UniversityMassachusetts, USA

Experienced professional with expertise in semiconductor R&D. Technical director responsible for creating a broad multimillion-dollar project portfolio through funding capture and high-performance team leadership. Currently leading research in data-driven innovation for multi-dimensional technology platforms using statistics and machine learning.

Naveed Rajput

BritishDirector, Capital Markets and Investment ManagementKPMGLondon, UK

Specialist in C-suite advisory and corporate strategy across capital markets and investment management. Orchestrates large-scale transformations to deliver growth strategies informed by emerging technologies and regulations. Leads innovation and corporate venturing initiatives, sits on the advisory board for a number of startups, and advises entrepreneurs and investors on early-stage ventures.

Fortunate Masiye

ZimbabweanHead of FinanceInstratin PropertiesJohannesburg, South Africa

Highly experienced, results-driven finance executive with extensive experience in optimising companies’ financial performance. Expertise in financial management, tax planning and restructuring, corporate finance, PE and VC, and M&A transactions. Currently responsible for financial strategy, financial management and financial reporting in a fast-growing property development and real estate company.

Oleg Mukhanov

Russian / BritishChief Operations OfficerSteadyPayLondon, UK

Entrepreneur and early-stage companies executive with extensive experience of investing into, building and scaling up tech companies across Europe. Previously an investor and advisor in the venture capital, private equity, family office and investment banking industries, across various sectors, deal sizes and global geographies.

Khalil Najjar

FrenchSenior ManagerDXC TechnologyParis, France

More than 17 years' experience in technology consulting and digital transformation across a wide variety of industry sectors and domains. Coordinated and managed global projects involving financial analysis, strategy, requirements analysis, development and analysis of business cases, working alongside various stakeholders.

Murtuza Nalwala

IndianExecutive DirectorAl Ansari Group of CompaniesMuscat, Oman

Comprehensive management experience in the construction and trading industry across GCC countries. Skilled at leading teams to achieve corporate objectives and implementing IT systems to increase business capabilities. Accomplished in utilising innovative products, enhancing quality of services and entering emerging sectors. Currently leading expansion in specific growth markets.

Diane M. LuTran

American / VietnameseDigital Finance Specialist / ConsultantInternational Finance Corporation Washington D.C., USA

Emerging markets professional with experience in corporate strategy, change management, digital innovations, financial inclusion, trade and competitiveness. Delivering on large investment portfolios focused on economic development, female empowerment and access to resource programmes. Entrepreneur with a passion for impact investing in education, healthcare and social sectors.

Gavin Macmillan

BritishRegional DirectorNational Oilwell VarcoMoscow, Russia

Results-driven professional with experience establishing and growing highly profitable businesses. Extensive international experience in business development and general management capacities. Passionate about building and leading diverse multinational teams, disruptive innovation and technology. Established completions business in Russia for current company (>US$80m), and currently driving its expansion into CIS countries.

Joan Maese Molina

SpanishChief Operations Officer and Investment Director Abu Dhabi Capital GroupDubai, United Arab Emirates

C-level international executive with vast experience across M&A, operations and commercial strategy. Currently leading the organic and inorganic execution of growth strategy for a company within a wider portfolio. Responsible for the delivery of 45% EBITDA growth, as well as executing US$500m worth of asset M&A by 2021.

Tania Mansour

French / LebaneseSupervisory Relations ManagerBNP ParibasParis, France

Experienced banking professional with broad international and cross-sector experience. Led a number of high-impact projects and strategic initiatives across the US, Europe and Asia. Holds a proven track record in audit, corporate finance, asset management and balance sheet management. Currently focused on liquidity, interest rate and foreign exchange risks, while taking responsibility for supervisory relations.

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Yankai Shao

ChineseSenior Client Portfolio ManagerLombard Odier Private BankGeneva, Switzerland

Investment professional with expertise in managing global multi-asset investment portfolios. Successfully maintained a global clientele across major continents. Previously participated in projects devoted to sustainability enhancement of the private bank business model, tax optimisation for UK-based clients and young talent development within investment team.

Saumya Singh

BritishSenior Manager, Internal Audit – Risk ManagementTSB BankLondon, UK

Senior cross-functional lead with extensive international experience within the financial services industry. Specialist in credit risk management and internal audit. Global experience working across Asia and Europe, further leading projects and assurance reviews across portfolios in the USA, Australia, Middle East and Africa. Led asset quality reviews in line with regulatory expectations. Passionate about influencing business strategy by driving innovation and change.

Karim Soubra

Lebanese Senior Relationship Manager, Global Syndication and Project FinanceBank AudiBeirut, Lebanon

Strategic thinker with extensive expertise in trade finance, financial planning and analysis and corporate finance. Cross-sector background experience in infrastructure projects, energy, manufacturing, real estate, oil trading and financial services within the MENAT region. Currently managing a lending portfolio of more than US$500m. Passionate about artificial intelligence and fintech startups.

Olivier Sylvestre

CanadianDirector of Development, Natural Gas for TransportationEBI Énergie Inc.Montréal, Canada

Entrepreneur and engineer with an analytical approach. Leveraged growth of a spin-off with the vision of using low-carbon fuel for road transportation vehicles. Built and currently manager of a cross-functional team, overseeing operations and the development of compressed natural gas fuelling stations. Results-driven, increasing sales by over 235% in four years.

Arturas Salda

LithuanianCEOMedical SPA Eglės SanatorijaDruskininkai, Lithuania

Diverse international experience across media, food and beverage, hospitality and healthcare. Currently running a 900+ employee and EUR€30m company with full P&L responsibility. Recently named Young CEO of the Year 2018 in Lithuania.

Sebastian Sava

RomanianCEOKlass WagenBucharest, Romania

Natural born entrepreneur with varied business experience, including growing a company from startup to a national leader. Autodidact and voracious learner with an interest in human psychology, performance, economic and investment principles. Seeking to make the transition from general management to venture investment.

Charles Schulze

British / American / Chilean / GermanManaging PartnerCarfax ProjectsLondon, UK

Leader of an international consultancy firm operating across the development and humanitarian aid space, alongside the private sector. Company endeavours to achieve lasting impact for clients and target beneficiaries through a rigorous focus on evidence, outcomes and accountability.

Harshvardhan Sethi

IndianManaging DirectorSKPCL Kolkata, India

Entrepreneur with varied business experience, including developing an operating greenfield coalmine to achieve annual sales of 3MM MT in Indonesia. Responsible for sales across Asia and coordinating with global trading houses. Oversees budgeting, supply chain delivery, M&A, international banking and international joint venture activities across business group relations. Created a commodity trading office in Singapore covering the Asia-Pacific market.

Siddarth Ramani

AustralianHead of Risk AnalyticsNational Bank of KuwaitKuwait City, Kuwait

Innovative analytics leader with rich cross-industry experience. Experience across Australia, the UK and the Middle East with a strong track record of implementing data science solutions that have driven strategic objectives. Currently responsible for a team of data scientists within the group risk management function at a leading multinational bank.

Laura Rosado Lozano

MexicanSenior Manager, Strategy and FinanceAXA Emerging CustomersParis, France

Responsible for strategy and finance at a social intrapreneurship venture, aiming to deliver protection to the next billion customers. Trilingual professional with international experience in the financial services sector, with previous responsibilities managing strategic projects of a multicultural and cross-functional nature across Asia, Africa and Latin America.

Lakhdar Marhoun Rougab

AlgerianCEO and Co-founderAllegorie GroupAlgiers, Algeria

Entrepreneur and co-founder of an Algeria-based creative industry and media group, with current focus on diversifying and expanding the business. Previous experience in investment banking in London. Passionate about entrepreneurship and constantly looking for new opportunities in Algeria and the rest of the world.

Rafael Salazar

Venezuelan / SpanishSenior AdvisorOpinnoMadrid, Spain

Senior advisor in strategy and innovation to startups and corporations, with international experience in building open innovation ecosystems. Entrepreneur and startup mentor with extensive expertise in launching and developing new business models and ideas. Focus on leading multicultural teams with a human-centered approach, to develop high-impact projects and social entrepreneurship initiatives.

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Kurt van Mol

AmericanCategory ManagerThe Ingredient HouseNew Jersey, USA

Dynamic leader, passionate about building and executing commercially aligned product strategies. Currently driving business development for Asia-Pacific, European Union and South American supply chain partners at a multinational food and beverage company. Previously founded a consumer goods company and engineered satellite imaging systems for space and defence agencies.

Giovanna Vera

FilipinaAssistant Vice President, Investor Relations, Treasury, and M&ACentury Pacific GroupMakati City, Philippines

Responsible for directing investor relations strategy to build a fair valuation of the company’s stock, requiring involvement and knowledge of overall strategy and operations. Further responsible for execution of capital market activities and subsequent treasury/investment strategy. Additionally responsible for the analysis and execution of various M&A projects under office of the Chairman.

Patrick Wang

ChineseHead of Supply ChainMobikeShanghai, China

Supply chain and manufacturing professional with extensive expertise in consumer electronics and IOT industries. Previously managed a global supply chain with US$3bn revenue, delivering world-class mobile phone and smart watch components. Currently responsible for a supply chain department in the bike sharing industry.

Xi Wang

ChineseFounder and DirectorW&T Arts PromotionNew York, USA

Violinist-turned-entrepreneur with vast insight and experience in performing arts, production management and public relations. Founder of an award-winning production company and co-founder of an international music festival in Germany. Leader of a multicultural team across North America, Europe and Asia. Passionate about implementing technology within the performing arts.

Hani Tohme

Brazilian / LebanesePrincipalRoland BergerDubai, United Arab Emirates / Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Led multiple consulting projects in the energy industry across the MENA region, serving both public and private sectors. Areas of expertise cover oil and gas (having acquired hands-on field experience prior to consulting) and utilities (including renewables), with global leadership experience in waste management.

Pedro Torres-Mackie

AmericanFounder and Managing DirectorQuotidian VenturesNew York, USA

Founder of NYC-based early-stage venture capital firm with a portfolio of 65+ software companies, achieving over US$1.7bn in realised exits to date, and creating over US$19bn in enterprise value. Recognised as part of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 in venture capital, and Crain’s New York Business’ 40 Under 40.

Nishad Vadukul

BritishExecutive Director, SecuritiesGoldman SachsHong Kong, China

Responsible for distribution, sourcing and co-investing of Asian illiquid credit. Leveraged previous trading experience to service global funds, with over US$400m of rescue/private financing already completed this year. Restarted the business from previous success post-crisis. Additionally exploring a new initiative in ESG investing with private clients.

Albert van den Brink

DutchCommercial ManagerRoyal Dutch ShellDoha, Qatar

Business development professional with international expertise in the oil and gas industry. Proven track record in negotiating and managing cross-border acquisitions and divestments with transactional values up to US$1bn. Seasoned in deal structuring, contracts management and managing stakeholders across various geographies. Leads a diverse team, originating strategic opportunities to deliver >US$100m incremental value.

Georgios Syntelis

GreekDirector, Bonds and Repos TechnologyNatWest MarketsLondon, UK

Management experience with technology teams based in APAC, EMEA and the USA. Fluent in three languages with a passion for running, skiing and sailing. Avid traveller, calling four countries home and having visited over 20.

Nigel Taylor

AmericanFounder and CEO386 Nanotech Inc.Florida, USA

Entrepreneur, founder and CEO of numerous organisations over the past 25 years. Extensive experience in creating, developing, growing and selling businesses with a track record of success. Guides research and develops teams, planning and implementing new products for international distribution.

Justin Terry

AmericanHead of Global MediaMozillaNew York, USA

Marketing professional overseeing global paid media across brand, desktop and mobile growth teams in North America and Europe. Specialises in digital media, search engine marketing, social media marketing, traditional media, planning, strategy, execution, management and measurement.

Weidong Tian

HongkongerCEOSmart-Core Holdings Ltd.Hong Kong, China

Chairman and CEO of public company listed in HKEX. More than 20 years' experience in the field and semiconductor industry. Engineering degree from Xiamen University and MBA from National University of Singapore and National Taiwan University.

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Susan Zhang

ChineseGlobal Partnerships and Global Public PolicyByteDanceLondon, UK

Serial entrepreneur of multiple startups. Inspirational speaker at TEDx. Self-transformation from international student to global knowledge worker, from kitchen-hand to creative technologist at Google Australia and UK, from C++ programmer to book author, from Burning Man to Antarctica. Passionate about culture, arts and cross-border collaboration.

May Yang

SingaporeanGlobal Head of OperationsSynechron Singapore

Established the office of corporate operations to bring about governance, efficiency and cost savings across 18 global locations. Strong experience in working with cross-cultural and cross-functional teams to implement corporate strategies.

Sihe Zhai

ChineseSenior Strategy ManagerUnionPay InternationalShanghai, China

Global fintech professional with extensive experience in strategic planning, market research and data analysis. Proven track record working with cross-functional and cross-cultural teams. Currently responsible for overseas investment and post-investment management.

Yernar Zhanadil

KazakhstaniCo-Chief Financial OfficerSamruk-KazynaNur-Sultan, Kazakhstan

Senior finance professional with extensive experience in all aspects of financial management. Currently actively involved in a large-scale privatisation programme. Member of the board of directors for a number of companies in industries including railways, petrochemicals and construction.

Jiyuan Zhang

ChineseCEO Qianhai Wanhua Fund ManagementNew York, USA / Shenzhen, China

Capital operation professional with extensive experience in the primary and secondary market of A-share listed companies. Served more than 100 public companies in financing and M&A transactions, with funds involved reaching nearly US$10bn. Currently responsible for global fundraising and overseas investment banking business development.

Gbadebo Williams

AmericanProgramme ManagerHSBCNew York, USA

Programme and business manager with expertise in global strategic initiatives and risk management. Extensive experience in investment banking and markets leading global and cross-functional teams, execution and delivery strategy. Currently responsible for the Institutional and FX Corporate Sales Americas region, managing the delivery of strategic regulatory and business transformation.

Roe Williams

AmericanFounder and CEOGlobal Think EntertainmentCalifornia, USA

Entrepreneur in media, focused on content development across music, television and film. Diverse background spanning finance and celebrity talent management. Currently creating an independent international media conglomerate.

Duncan Wilson

New ZealanderPlanning and Partnerships AdvisorUnited NationsYangon, Myanmar

Specialist in strategic management, diplomacy and delivering during challenging times. Advisor on US$75m annual support from the United Nations to Myanmar, focused on humanitarian, human rights, development and peacebuilding programmes. Worked across South and South East Asia, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.

Derek Winder

AmericanRegional Commercial DirectorhonestbeeHong Kong, China

Hands-on entrepreneur and startup veteran with extensive experience launching and growing businesses across Asia. Currently formulating, running and delivering strategic projects across the region. Well versed in e-commerce platforms, CRM systems and product development. Regularly consulted on how to identify and implement lean processes and technology to scale growth sustainably.

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