Silvia Pieroni
Silvia is an architect and mother of two children. Following sixteen years in corporate architecture and development firms in Lisbon, Macau, Hong Kong and Dubai, Silvia decided to combine her commitment to sustainability, love of design and motherhood experience in the creation of Made by Nature – a business concept that stemmed from her personal […]
Nahla Olabi
Nahla Olabi is the Co-founder of Kojokaru Toys, pioneers in creating unique handcrafted Cultural and Islamic wooden toys for children. She co-founded the company with her mother, Adriana Olabi, an early years teacher with more than 26 years of experience and a Montessori specialist. Previously, Nahla worked as a Nursery Operations Manager, gaining extensive experience […]
Ahmed Heshmat Rostom
Ahmed Heshmat Rostom is a senior commercial leader with over two decades of experience driving growth across the FMCG sector in the Middle East, covering categories such as baby care, personal care, dairy, beverages, and confectionery. Throughout his career with global and regional organizations including Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Danone, and Aujan Coca-Cola, Ahmed has led large-scale […]
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 […]
Wael Sinno
Wael Sinno is the Group CEO of Toy Market Group Holding, where he leads global operations, executive management and overall P&L performance. In his role, Wael oversees the strategic direction and growth of the organisation while driving operational excellence across international markets. As Chairman of the Board of Directors, he also plays a key role […]
Farah Ahmed
Farah Ahmed is the Founder and CEO of The Baby Garage, a community-powered commerce platform redefining how brands, wholesalers, retailers, and parents connect through circular and social commerce models. Through a trusted ecosystem engaging over 1.3 million mothers across the region, Farah has enabled more than 5,000 brands and online businesses to launch, evolve, and […]
Chirin Khawatmi
Chirin Khawatmi serves as the Chief Brand Officer at Mumzworld, the Middle East’s leading e-commerce platform for Mum, Baby, and Child, and is the founder of Mama’s Box, a pioneering subscription service for new mothers. With over a decade of experience in brand strategy, digital marketing, and category management, she brings deep expertise in understanding […]
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 […]
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. […]
