Andrew Kim is a senior executive for building and scaling high-growth businesses across food and beverage, hospitality, and technology sectors. As Co-Founder and CEO of WOW Holdings Ltd., he oversees brands including WOW Chicken, WOW Bakery, WOW Eats, and BUL Box, with 16 locations and expansion plans for 2026. He contributed to investments and global partnerships at Yanolja and Yanolja Cloud.

A global executive leader with 23+ years of experience in Digital Transformation, Marketing, and AI Strategy, she has led 200+ global teams and built scalable Digital Studios and COEs across markets. A trusted advisor to C-suite leaders, she is recognised for driving AI-led innovation, business transformation, and growth across North America, EMEA, and APAC.

Ariel Francisco Faraon is a respected procurement and supply chain leader with 15+ years of experience in healthcare, food manufacturing, and conglomerates. In senior roles at Gokongwei Group and Maxicare Group, he has driven transformation in governance, sourcing, analytics, and source-to-pay, delivering savings, compliance, and efficiency. He is also an educator, speaker, and certified professional shaping future industry talent.

Dr. Ashish Kakar is a financial services professional with 20+ years of experience across banking, insurance, and research, leading large regional functions. A Doctor in Business Administration, he focuses on sustainability, smart cities, and inclusion. His award-winning research has gained global recognition, and he serves as Research Director at IDC, driving financial insights, transformation initiatives, and innovative solutions.

A consultant cardiologist and transformational leader in the Middle East, he focuses on person-centric, value-based care. She has led large-scale healthcare transformations, managing teams of 40,000+ and national reforms. Combining clinical and executive expertise, She optimizes systems, governance, and strategy to improve outcomes and efficiency, while driving innovation, accountability, and sustainable excellence in patient-centered care

Dr. Tracy B. Young is a Scholar-Practitioner and Executive Technology Strategist with 35+ years of leadership experience. As CIO/CFO of LT3 Leadership Solutions, he drives digital transformation, fiscal stewardship, and operational excellence. A leader in educational equity, he is building a blockchain-based credential system to simplify academic transfers, using his “Leadership Infrastructure” framework to turn systemic barriers into sustainable, innovative solutions.

Essam Khalaf is a commercial leader with 25+ years of experience in pharmaceuticals and medical devices. As Senior Director of Sales for Southern EMEA at Sirtex Medical, he oversees growth across 20+ countries. With a medical degree and MBA, he combines clinical insight with strategic expertise to drive business development, distributor management, and consistent market expansion across the region.

A construction and sustainability expert with over 40 years of global experience, he has pioneered innovative safety, quality, and cost management systems while championing sustainable development since 1996. Currently based in Dubai, he leads a green consultancy, develops cutting-edge construction technologies, serves as an expert witness, and is completing a doctorate focused on sustainable construction practices in the UAE.

Johanna Kirsten Lagman is a veteran producer working at the intersection of storytelling, culture, and cross-border collaboration. Over two decades, she has built production ecosystems enabling local stories to reach global audiences. Known for disciplined leadership, she aligns teams and communities toward shared purpose, strengthening the Philippines as an international production hub while championing respectful, intelligent storytelling.

  Karen Morham is the Managing Director of Sports Travel Australia, leading international athletics tours that help young athletes compete globally and grow through new experiences. A qualified coach and farm manager, she actively mentors athletes in training and wellbeing. Guided by her “Dare to Dream” philosophy, Karen inspires athletes to challenge themselves and achieve their full potential.

Mukundan Appadurai Paramashivan, Board Director and President of Data Science and AI at Champions Group Singapore, brings over 20 years of experience building AI, data, and cloud platforms for B2B growth globally. He leads predictive analytics, martech, and data governance initiatives, co-invented a UK design patent, publishes research, and translates AI into actionable, ethical business frameworks for leaders and organizations worldwide.

Paul Foster is a safety leadership expert and Managing Director of Diligent Safety Training & Consultancy, founded in 2022 to address gaps decades of experience showed qualifications could not fix. He led safety on global projects, including Sadara, Saudi Aramco Manifa and Shell Nigeria. He holds a NEBOSH Diploma, is a Chartered BCS member and teacher, and created Never Lose Anyone.

Sean A. Cooper, originally from Long Island and now based in the U.S. Capitol Region, is Director of Global Public Sector Sales at Team Cymru. With 36 years of experience across financial services, telecommunications, and cybersecurity, he specializes in public sector solutions and cyber threat intelligence. A former NCAA Division I athlete, he also built a successful youth softball program. His leadership, industry recognition, and commitment to community service continue to drive impactful global cybersecurity initiatives.