Jack Stratten
Jack Stratten is an in-demand retail trends speaker, writer and researcher, delivering presentations and keynotes to audiences worldwide for over 15 years. His deep understanding of retail, consumer behaviours and business strategy is sought after by clients across the entire retail ecosystem including: Jack is also a regular speaker at industry conferences and events, including […]
Irfan Porbanderwalla
Irfan Porbanderwalla is the CEO for IMEA at CYBEX, part of Goodbaby International Holdings. With over 25 years in retail and consumer brands, he has led growth across India, the Middle East and Africa. His career includes leadership roles with Jashanmal Group, Puma and Clarks. He is known for building brands, developing markets and leading […]
Dr. Suha Al-Hassan
Dr. Suha Al Hassan serves as an Early Childhood Development Advisor at the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA) and brings over two decades of experience spanning academia, research, and policy. Prior to joining ECA, she held senior leadership roles as Academic Dean and Professor at the Emirates College for Advanced Education and as Dean […]
Prof. Dr. Kay Gallagher
Dr Kay Gallagher, BEd, MEd, PhD, SFHEA is a Professor in Language Education at Emirates College for Advanced Education, Abu Dhabi, where she teaches and conducts research in language and literacy education and teacher education. Kay has taught and led in the UAE, Hong Kong, and in her home country, Ireland, where she was a […]
Sachin Kumar
Sachin Kumar is the Head of E-Commerce at Toys R Us, Al Futtaim Group, where he oversees the end-to-end e-commerce portfolio and digital marketing for the MENA region. His expertise lies in developing and executing omnichannel strategies that enhance brand positioning, customer engagement, and revenue growth. Sachin successfully led the expansion of e-commerce platforms, digital […]
H.E. Dr. Yousef Al Hammadi
His Excellency Dr. Yousef Al Hammadi is the Executive Director of the Knowledge and Impact Sector at the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA), where he leads strategic initiatives that leverage data, research, and innovation to advance early childhood development outcomes. With over 20 years of experience at the intersection of technology, innovation, and policy, […]
Massimiliano Spalazzi
Massimiliano Spalazzi is the CEO of Mumzworld, the Middle East’s leading e-commerce platform for Mum, Baby, and Child. With over a decade of experience in building and scaling e-commerce platforms, he was part of the founding team of Jumia and later served as Executive Vice President of Marketplace, leading its growth across several African markets. […]
