Our Faculty Leaders

Duncan Williamson

Award Winning Author, Faculty Leader and Contributor

Duncan Williamson is an author, trainer and business consultant specializing in Financial, Management Accounting and Spreadsheet Modelling with a sustained record of success established in the Financial and Commercial marketplaces. He is an inspirational presenter whose excellent communication skills have been demonstrated across countries and cultures assisting executive professionals to achieve their full potential. 

Duncan’s international experience includes multimillion dollars projects and consultancies carried out in the Middle East, Africa, Central Asia, South Asia, the Caucasus, the Balkans, Central Europe and Denmark. In addition to working as a consultant and trainer, Duncan worked in a wide variety of settings, ranging from working as a management accountant in process industries in the UK to product cost consulting in several industries in Eastern Europe and the Oil and Gas industry in the Middle East. 

Duncan has published widely over the years on cost and management accounting, and is a major contributor to various magazines, journals and websites. Duncan is a best-selling author across many financial books including "Excel Power Query". Prior to that, he has written “Excel Solutions for Accountants” in three volumes in June 2015, and “The Accounting and Bookkeeping Coach”, published in April 2014.

Professor John R. Percival

Former Adjunct Professor at Wharton

Dr. John Percival is a leading authority in the areas of Finance and Strategy at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Since joining Wharton in 1971, he has been actively leading the development and teaching of various Executive Education programs. He was recipient of Anvil Award for Teaching Excellence and also Core Teaching Award in the Wharton Executive MBA Program. He has taught executive education programs at other prestigious Universities including Carnegie-Mellon, Columbia, and INSEAD (Fontainebleau, France).

Dr. Percival was previously the Associate Vice Dean and Associate Director of Wharton’s MBA program. He is also the lead faculty on popular executive education programs at Wharton, including Integrating Finance and Strategy for Value Creation and The CFO: Becoming a Strategic Partner. He has been commissioned to provide consulting and developed programs for many Fortune 500 companies including GE, Pfi zer, AT&T, Ford, DuPont, Price Waterhouse, Merck, Ciba, and IBM. He has also authored many influential articles which appeared in publications such as the Finance Times, the Journal of Economics and Statistics, and the Journal of Risk and Insurance among others.

Professor Steve Kelman

Albert J. Weatherhead III and Richard W. Weatherhead Professor of Public Management at Harvard

Steve Kelman is the Weatherhead Professor of Public Management at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government. A summa cum laude graduate of Harvard College, with a Ph.D. in government from Harvard University, he is the author of many books and articles on the policymaking process and on improving the management of government organizations. His latest book, Unleashing Change: A Study of Organizational Change in Government, was published in 2005 by the Brookings Institution Press. His other books include a study on how to improve the government computer procurement process, entitled Procurement and Public Management: The Fear of Discretion and the Quality of Government Performance (AEI Press, 1990), and Making Public Policy: A Hopeful View of American Government (Basic Books, 1987). In 1996 he was elected a Fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration. In 2001, he received the Herbert Roback Memorial Award, the highest achievement award of the National Contract Management Association. In 2003 he was elected as a Director of The Procurement Roundtable. In 2010 the American Political Science Association awarded him the Gaus Prize, which honors a lifetime of achievement in public administration scholarship. He currently serves as editor of the InternationalPublic Management Journal, and he writes a regular column for Federal Computer Week and a blog, The Lectern,at FCW.com.

Professor William Duggan

Adjunct Professor at Columbia University

William Duggan is the author of three recent books on innovation: Strategic Intuition: The Creative Spark in Human Achievement (2007); Creative Strategy: A Guide for Innovation (2012); and The Seventh Sense: How Flashes of Insight Change Your Life (2015). In 2007 the journal Strategy+Business named Strategic Intuition “Best Strategy Book of the Year.” He has BA, MA and PhD degrees from Columbia University, and twenty years of experience as a strategy advisor and consultant. Professor Duggan teaches innovation in three venues at Columbia Business School: MBA and Executive MBA courses, and Executive Education sessions. In 2014 he won the Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence. He has given talks and workshops on innovation to thousands of executives from companies in countries around the world.

Peter Engering

Cryptocurrency Expert And Former Chairman Of The Crypto Board In One Of The Three Largest Banks In The Netherlands

Peter Engering is a compliance expert and one of the most sought-after voices in the cryptocurrency space. He is the co-founder of Compliance Champs, a consulting firm specializing in digital currency compliance. He has written the crypto policy for one of the largest banks in the Netherlands and received wide media coverage due to its innovative stance against commercial companies purchasing cryptocurrencies with their bank accounts. He is currently serving as a Crypto Board Member at one of Netherlands' second largest banks, providing ongoing advice and education to financial institutions and crypto exchanges that are interested in digital currencies like digital assets compliance and crypto regulation. Peter is also a Certified Compliance Professional (CCP) who has integrated his extensive expertise in compliance remediation and risk management with his passion for cryptocurrency development.

Enda Young

Negotiation Expert and Negotiations Program Director at Queen’s University Belfast

Enda is one of the most sought-after negotiation, mediation, and conflict resolution experts globally, having over 20 years of experience as a practitioner and lecturer. He is currently the Managing Director of Mediation Northern Ireland that provides alternative dispute resolution to global clients. He has also founded and serves as Program Director of the negotiation program at the William J. Clinton Leadership Institute at Queen's University Belfast. Enda also serves as a tutor for the Oxford Program on Negotiation at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.

In addition, he has been trained at Harvard University where he applies the key learnings to his negotiation training and consulting work. Enda is also a Certified Mediator with International Mediation Institute (IMI) and The Mediators' Institute of Ireland (MII). His contributions in the industry has led him to be named one of Northern Ireland's top 40 under 40 in business by Business First in 2019.

JC Fernandez-Seoane

Seasoned International Financial Risk Management Expert

J.C. Fernandez-Seoane is a distinguished professional with over 30 years of experience in international treasury, banking, and financial markets, specializing in risk management. As an accomplished leader in the trading, marketing, and sales of foreign exchange and interest rate derivatives, J.C. has an impressive track record of establishing and restructuring derivatives businesses.

Currently, J.C. serves as the Senior Vice-President and Director of Foreign Exchange at WSFS Bank in Philadelphia, where he is responsible for overseeing the bank's foreign exchange operations. In addition to his corporate role, J.C. is a dedicated educator, teaching financial and risk management courses at Manhattanville College and Muhlenberg College. As a head instructor, he has collaborated with esteemed universities such as Yale, Toronto, and Syracuse on various finance and investment courses.

J.C.'s expertise in corporate liquidity, capital, and risk management is further demonstrated by his Certified Treasury Professional (CTP™) designation, awarded by the Association for Financial Professionals. His extensive experience and commitment to excellence make J.C. Fernandez-Seoane a prominent figure in the world of finance and risk management.

Niranjan Pandey

Faculty Leader and Contributor

Niranjan Pandey has over 20 years of experience in the IT Industry. As a Chief Cloud Technologist, he has handled many Design, Development, Build, Integration, Release, Delivery Management, and Migration of DevOps tools involving cloud infrastructure services such as AWS, Azure, and GCP.

As a leading DevOps expert, he has designed and implemented the DevOps platform (automating build, deployment automation, test, SDLC orchestration, environment management, monitoring, and production release procedures) for large organizations. With his mastery over App containerization technology, Niranjan has helped multiple businesses build and automate microservices, taking DevOps to the Next Level with Docker and Kubernetes.

He has extensive expertise in setting up configuration and management tools like  Chef, Puppet, Jenkins, and Ansible; Writing puppet manifests, implementing Puppet agent-based and agentless configurations. He's well-versed in the optimization of enterprise Redhat OpenShift systems. Being a maven in Ansible, he has provisioned AWS environments using Ansible Playbooks. He has also helped design, implement and migrate scalable enterprise monitoring systems like Splunk.

Niranjan is one of the most sought-after mentors and consultants for DevOps in the technology circles. He is also presently serving as an advisor and a member of the board of directors for many technology firms.

Abraham Simon, S.H., LL.M.

Faculty Leader and Contributor

Abraham Simon, S.H., LL.M. mendapatkan gelar Sarjana Hukum dari Universitas Katolik Parahyangan, Bandung dan merupakan penerima beasiswa untuk pendidikan Master of Laws, dengan spesialisasi Hukum Internasional dari Transnational Law and Business University, Seoul – Republik Korea. Simon adalah seorang Advokat yang memiliki izin advokat yang dikeluarkan oleh Perhimpunan Advokat Indonesia (PERADI), yang memiliki pengalaman luas dalam memberikan nasihat hukum komersial untuk perusahaan nasional dan internasional dan dalam menyelesaikan perselisihan komersial, khususnya yang berkaitan dengan Hukum Ketenagakerjaan dan Hubungan Industrial, Keimigrasian, Hukum Pidana, Hak Kekayaan Intelektual, Perdata dan Korporasi Umum. Simon juga pernah dipercaya menjadi penasihat internal atau Legal Manager untuk perusahaan farmasi terkemuka Korea (PT Daewoong Pharmaceutical Company Indonesia) di Indonesia. Sejak tahun 2020 hingga saat ini Simon menjabat sebagai Head of Legal, Compliance, and Risk Management Department di PT Hyundai Motors Indonesia (PMA) dan merupakan Managing Partner / CEO dari CSA Law Office & Consultant.

Rehan Sher

Highly Experienced Human Resources Professional and Consultant

Rehan Sher is a highly esteemed Human Resources and Project Management Professional with an extensive career spanning over two decades. As the founder of the Human Resources and Project Management Corporation (HRPM), Rehan has provided invaluable guidance to numerous clients worldwide in crafting effective talent management and recruitment strategies, designing comprehensive rewards and retention programs, and developing impactful training and development initiatives.

In addition to his illustrious corporate career, Rehan is a renowned instructor for postgraduate students at prestigious institutions throughout the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). He currently serves as a full-time faculty member in the Project Management Department at Georgian College, where he imparts his vast expertise and knowledge to the upcoming generation of professionals. Rehan has also taught courses on HR Analytics and HR Management as part of the Postgraduate Certificate in HR and has instructed several HR management courses at both York University and Lambton College in Canada.

Demonstrating his dedication to the field of learning and development, Rehan holds a Master's Certificate in Learning & Development from Schulich's Executive Education Centre. His exceptional accomplishments in both professional and educational spheres make him a distinguished figure in the realms of Human Resources and Project Management.

Luca Chiasserini

Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and Continuous Improvement Leader

Mr. Luca Chiasserini is an eminent, innovative Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and Operations Manager with extensive experience serving multi-billion-dollar global conglomerates within the FMCG, Banking, and Automotive industries. 

He has a proven international history of directing successful operations and supply chain across Asia, Europe, USA, and Middle East and has helped global companies achieve efficiency, catalyze retention, and enhance revenue. He is also a seasoned Six Sigma Faculty Director with a proven record of implementing robust strategies/processes using LEAN/Six Sigma methodologies to establish Operational Excellence framework.

Luca was previously appointed as the Head of Lean at Australia Post and Head of Process Re-engineering at National Australia Bank, Asahi Schweppes Australia and Porsche Consulting. His expertise lies in Operational Excellence, Lean Six Sigma Methodology, Agile & Human-centered Design, End-to-End Value Stream Mapping, Continuous Improvement, P&L Management, and Stakeholder Management. 

Marina Mattera

Adjunct Professor and Sustainability Expert

Marina Mattera is an influential sustainability, innovation, and circular economy advocate. She was a former consultant and project manager for the World Bank where she managed all areas of development from policy and provides strategic advice to the identification, preparation, appraisal, and supervision of sustainability projects. As a sustainability expert, Marina was also accredited by the Spanish Ministry of Education as a University Professor for Public and Private Universities where she specializes in Sustainable Development and Social Impact Evaluation, bringing real-world examples into her courses so that students develop a clearer understanding of the topic.

Marina is also a visiting scholar at the Institute for Corporate Responsibility in Washington DC where she designs and analyzes certification for the World Cocoa Foundation that includes sustainably-sourced cocoa, taking into account both EIA (environmental impact assessment) and social impact. Marina’s niche expertise in sustainability has led her to be a regular speaker at international conferences and academia around the sustainable development, social and environmental impact evaluation, and corporate social responsibility field.

Suzanne Little

Award-Winning Environmental Writer and Sustainability Consultant

Suzanne Little is a sought-after sustainability consultant and also an award-winning environmental author with over 40 years of experience. Currently, she is Chair of a Community Consultative Committee for a NSW industry with an environmental protection licence under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997. This is an appointment on behalf of the NSW Department of Planning and Environment, under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. Suzanne was a key member for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games where she served as the Environment Director and delivered Australia’s first sustainable development via the Olympic Coordination Authority. Sydney’s venues were the first Green Games in the world. In addition, she was appointed to several roles within government, such as being on the inaugural Board of the Sydney Metropolitan Catchment Management Authority. She has drafted governance policies & procedures, and set frameworks for emerging environmental standards in building & development as a board member of National Standards Development Organisation (NSDO). Her role as the Vice President of EIANZ's Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand (EIANZ) was influential in bringing about the Certified Environmental Practitioner scheme for Australia.

Suzanne is an influential environmental writer whose work has had a lasting impact on corporate culture, leading to the adoption of sustainable management practices at large organisations such as AGL, Vodafone Australia, SAI Global and many more. She has written three Environmental Impact Statements for major infrastructure projects, presented 35 conference papers, delivered three academic articles and published 23 professional magazine articles.

Navin Rauniar

Renowned ESG Advisory Partner, Speaker and Author

Navin Rauniar is a renowned ESG advisory partner, speaker, and author. As the head of ESG, Climate & Sustainability at TATA, he is responsible for implementing ESG strategies for both financial and corporate clients. Navin is also the chair of the ESG/Climate Working Group at the Professional Risk Managers Association (PRMIA) and an expert on regulatory compliance for the sell and buy sides, including LIBOR, Basel, CRD, CRR, IFD, IFR, and CFTC regulations. In addition, Navin is a member of the TSVCM Consultation Working Group, where he works to drive the scaling and trading of high-integrity voluntary carbon markets with the goal of meeting the aspirations of the Paris Agreement. He is also actively involved in various influential financial bodies that address climate, ESG, and sustainable finance topics.

Navin is a regular speaker and Chair at capital markets & risk management forums, as well as a frequent commentator & author to the media on financial market regulations. He is a highly skilled & experienced professional who believes in going beyond responsibility and providing comprehensive and industry-focused ESG program advisory and assurance from development to execution.

Beverley Honig

Internationally Qualified Lawyer and Author of Best-Selling Book “Making Contracts Work”

Beverley Honig is a world-renowned speaker, lawyer, and author. She is a recipient of the prestigious Top 100 Women for Influence award by The Australian Financial Review. Currently listed in Who’s Who in Business in Australia, Beverly was also inducted into the  Businesswoman Hall of Fame in 2016.

She has over 20 years’ experience as an internationally qualified lawyer who has worked in Australia, the United Kingdom, and Middle East. She also serves as a Judge for the Essential Services Commission Appeals and is the Chairman of Greenville Developments and Director of Australia Chamber of Commerce for over 20 years.

Beverley has also authored several bestselling textbooks, including “Making Contracts Works” and was a distinguished Lecturer at the University of Melbourne and Queensland University of Technology Business School. She is currently the CEO of an award-winning business consultancy, which has been honored by the Prime Minister of Israel for its outstanding contribution in forging international trade links.

Brad Hoad

Award-Winning Qualified Building Trainer and Consultant

Brad Hoad is a sought-after building and construction trainer and consultant with over 31 years of experience in dealing with construction management, building compliance, drafting & estimating, and sustainability. As a qualified building consultant, he has provided qualified, experienced, and practical advice for quality assurance, BCA compliance, defect inspections, and more to clients ranging from small privately owned to national listed building companies. In addition to that, Brad is also a regular trainer for the Housing Industry Association (HIA), where he teaches courses on Building Codes, Managing Finances for Building Projects, Building Estimating & Tendering. His achievements in the building and construction space have led him to win a number of awards including MCA Excellence in Housing awards and being nominated as the HIA Greensmart Professional of the Year Award and HIA Greensmart Energy Efficiency award.

Clyde Parker

Certified Six Sigma Black Belt Master and Global Leader in Six Sigma Excellence

Mr. Clyde Parker is a Certified Six-Sigma Black Belt and a Certified Lean Manufacturing Specialist, who is recognized globally as a leader in Six Sigma Excellence. He has been in quality service industry for 40 years, with 12 years of expertise in Six Sigma. As the President of STARsixsigma, Inc., Clyde successfully manages a unique organization specializing in Lean Six Sigma implementation for business excellence, which is accredited by the American Society for Quality (ASQ), Carnegie Mellon, Software Engineering Institute, University of Texas and more. He is also a board member of the Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award, the only recognition of performance excellence from both public and private U.S. organizations given by the President of the United States. On top of that, he holds appointment to the board at Shingo Prize for Operational Excellence.

Rodney Lewis A.M.

Pioneer of Australia Elder Law and Experienced Solicitor

Rodney Lewis A.M. is a practising solicitor and a pioneer of Elder Law with over fifty years’ experience in the area of aged care, power of attorney, guardianship, wills and all aspects of older people and their human rights. Currently he is the Senior Solicitor for Elderlaw Legal Services where he helps Australian elder community who have any Elder Law issues or any unlawful restraints in Australia’s aged care system. He also authored the first text on the subject, Elder Law in Australia with a second edition in 2011. Besides that, Rodney is the key figure that pioneered the first course on Elder Law at the University of Western Sydney. He has also promoted significant reform in the elder abuse and in the Australia aged care system.

Niranjan Pandey

Chief Cloud Technologist and Faculty Leader

Niranjan Pandey has over 20 years of experience in the IT Industry. As a Chief Cloud Technologist, he has handled many Design, Development, Build, Integration, Release, Delivery Management, and Migration of DevOps tools involving cloud infrastructure services such as AWS, Azure, and GCP.

As a leading DevOps expert, he has designed and implemented the DevOps platform (automating build, deployment automation, test, SDLC orchestration, environment management, monitoring, and production release procedures) for large organizations. With his mastery over App containerization technology, Niranjan has helped multiple businesses build and automate microservices, taking DevOps to the Next Level with Docker and Kubernetes.

Niranjan also has over 20 years of cyber security experience in the IT Industry. With his mastery over networking security, Niranjan has helped multiple business to build and harness their cybersecurity and information security framework by implementing robust ethical hacking and cyber security delivery. Among the FORTUNE 500 companies that he has advised are such as Capgemini, IBM and many more. He is also presently an advisor and a member of the board of directors for many technology firms.

Niranjan is one of the most sought-after mentors and consultants in the technology circles. He is also presently serving as an advisor and a member of the board of directors for many technology firms.

Khaleel Namazie

Experienced Legal Advisor to Fortune 500 Companies

Khaleel Namazie is a highly respected lawyer in Singapore with over 28 years of experience in the legal industry. He has provided private clients with advice on a range of commercial, corporate, and litigation matters. Since being admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore in 1994, Khaleel has negotiated agreements with numerous Fortune 500 companies as a former Partner at Harry Elias Partnership. Throughout his career, he has also worked at reputable companies including as Senior Legal Counsel at Singapore Telecommunications and Commercial Contracts Manager at Hewlett-Packard Singapore.

Khaleel is also a member of the Law Society of England & Wales and has presented at numerous HR conferences in Singapore on topics such as company law, employment law, technology licensing, privacy and data protection, and legal issues related to service level agreements.

Curtis Weller

Cisco Certified Network & Information Security Expert

Curtis Weller is an internationally recognized network and information security expert with over 20 years' experience in network engineering and architecture. He is also a certified CCIE Security Writing, CCIE Routing & Switching #19109 and CCNP Security expert and qualified trainer in providing Cisco switching, routing, and network security training. As an independent consultant for over 10 years, he has consulted many Fortune 500 companies by helping them harness their network security framework, deploy Palo Alto Networks and Cisco products, and much more.

Leigh-Anne Moore

Globally Recognized Regulatory Compliance and Cryptocurrency Expert and Consultant

Leigh-Anne Moore is a highly accomplished regulatory compliance expert and consultant, renowned globally for her over 20 years of experience in top-tier investment and retail banks such as HSBC and Lloyds. She is an influential figure in the cryptocurrency regulatory landscape, leveraging her exceptional expertise and foresight to drive the industry forward. As the head of two prestigious UK regulatory working groups for industry bodies, Leigh boasts a comprehensive understanding of the latest regulatory developments and is committed to providing valuable insights and solutions to the challenges faced by firms in navigating the complex world of cryptocurrency regulation.

In her role as the Head of Training and Director for XReg Consulting, Leigh provides expert advice to some of the largest global crypto businesses on strategy for building UK operations and managing regulatory risk. Leigh also builds learning programs that work to bridge the gap between TradFi and DeFi. She is also a sought-after speaker and author, known for her passion for the impact of FinTech and RegTech on financial services. Leigh is currently writing a book on emerging strategies and technologies for managing regulatory risk and compliance, further solidifying her reputation as a thought leader in the field. With her unwavering commitment to excellence, Leigh is a respected voice in the industry and a valuable resource for organizations looking to navigate the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrency regulation.

Julia Flattery

Highly-Regarded Building And Construction Legal Expert And Trainer

Julia Flattery is a seasoned construction and commercial property law expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. She is a trusted advisor to head contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and funders on contract packages and has extensive experience in contract drafting and dispute resolution. Julia has delivered results for clients in large mixed-use joint venture developments and large-scale infrastructure projects. She is a respected member of the construction community, actively participating in organizations such as the Women in Infrastructure Network and the Society of Construction Law. Julia is also a sought-after speaker, author, and trainer, delivering presentations and training sessions on construction law topics to organizations such as the NZIQS and the NZ Construction Law Conference. As a member of the consultation group for the Construction Sector Accord, she works to ensure the needs of the industry are being addressed in important policy decisions. Her expertise and commitment make her a valuable asset to any organization seeking to navigate the complexities of the construction sector.

Sally-Ann Joseph

Internationally Acclaimed Tax Expert, Professor and Author

Sally is an accomplished tax professional with over 20 years of experience in wealth management, specializing in tax issues. She has held senior positions where she led the successful implementation of large-scale tax and regulatory systems and managed tax audits. As an Adjunct Associate Professor, Sally has collaborated with distinguished institutions in the Asia-Pacific region, including UNSW Sydney and National University of Singapore. Sally's comprehensive education in law, accounting, and governance enables her to take a practical, solution-focused approach in her teaching. She has shared her extensive knowledge with students at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Australia, Singapore, and China, bringing a global perspective to her lessons.

Sally's impressive academic record is highlighted by several accolades, including the UNSW/Commissioner of Taxation Medal and the Dean's Award for Service, and her recent win of the 2022 Canadian TaxCOOP's "Carte Blanche Tax Cooperation for the Environment Project" international competition. She is a distinguished academic and researcher, making her a leader in the field.

Angus Faulkner

Trusted Expert in Construction Dispute Resolution

Angus Faulkner is a distinguished civil engineer and commercial disputes advisor with 24 years of extensive experience in the infrastructure and resources industries. He is highly sought after for his expert advice on time and risk issues in major construction projects. As Principal at E3 Advisory, Angus specializes in dispute resolution, with a proven track record in litigation, arbitration, adjudication, and mediation.

Throughout his career, Angus has served as an expert witness in arbitration proceedings and has produced strategic "time to complete" reviews for multi-billion-dollar projects. He has worked on projects across five continents, in various sectors including energy, defense, transport, resources, health, and commercial.

Prior to his current role, he has held positions as a structural designer and field engineer, supervising construction activities on site, as well as a construction planner and consultant on projects in Australia, the United Kingdom, Dubai, Africa, the Caribbean, Turkey, India, and Singapore.

He is highly respected for his extensive knowledge and unwavering dedication to excellence. Angus Faulkner is a trusted advisor and sought-after expert in the field of construction dispute resolution.

Dr. Babak Bozorgy

Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems And Urban Design Expert

Dr. Babak Bozorgy is a highly regarded expert in the field of sustainable urban drainage systems and water-sensitive urban design. With over 20 years of experience leading sustainable infrastructure design initiatives in a variety of countries, he has earned a reputation as a leading authority in this critical field.

Dr. Bozorgy holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering–Water Resources, where he developed innovative strategies for managing the risks associated with floods in urban areas. He has also served as a university lecturer in Civil Engineering undergraduate courses, covering a range of topics such as Fluid Mechanics, Hydrology, Hydraulics, Design of Hydraulic Structures, Environmental Engineering, and Water & Wastewater Engineering.

His extensive contributions to the field have been recognized through numerous publications in scientific journals and international conferences, including authoring a chapter titled "Best Management Practices in Urban Water Cycle" in the "Urban Water Reuse Handbook" published by Taylor & Francis. He has also served as a reviewer for the Journal of Water Resources Planning & Management of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction by Elsevier, as well as a member of scientific committees for various international conferences on topics related to urban drainage, hydrology, and hydraulics. Dr. Bozorgy's expertise has led him to be a highly sought-after keynote speaker at multiple regional conferences, where he has shared his valuable insights on urban drainage and stormwater management with infrastructure leaders.

Goran Gelic

Award-Winning Building & Construction Legal Advisor

Goran Gelic is a highly experienced Principal in Russell Kennedy’s Dispute Resolution team, with over 15 years of expertise in infrastructure and energy. He specializes in construction, infrastructure, energy, renewable energy, utilities, water, and waste major projects, and is skilled in a variety of contract structures, tender package development, and complex procurement issues.

Goran's hard work and expertise have been recognized by Doyle's Guide Awards, naming him a Construction Law Rising Star, and the Australian Law Awards, where he was a finalist for Partner of the Year 2019, and received the Senior Associate of the Year Award in 2016.

Goran's exceptional skills, dedication, and experience make him an invaluable asset to any project. He is a trusted advisor to his clients and is committed to delivering outstanding results.

Thomas Kessler

Established M&A Expert Who Successfully Led Over US$20 Billion Of Deal Transaction

Thomas Kessler is a distinguished M&A professional with an impressive 19-year track record of spearheading high-profile transactions across various industries. His expertise has been instrumental in executing pivotal deals, such as Deutsche Post's acquisition of Global Mail, Deutsche Telekom's combination with Orange Netherlands, the Goodyear and Sumitomo Rubber merger, Avaya's Global Connect joint venture with Tata, and the Albany International and Geshmay Group merger—the latter gaining recognition as a Harvard Business School Case Study.

As the Founder and Managing Partner of IntegrationSuccess GmbH, Thomas has dedicated his career to unlocking financial value for organizations through M&A, joint ventures, and corporate restructuring. His wealth of experience encompasses over 25 major transactions, boasting a cumulative valuation exceeding US$20 billion.

In addition to his remarkable achievements in the M&A sphere, Thomas is an esteemed faculty leader at prominent universities and institutions worldwide. His expertise has been sought after by the likes of KPMG, Zurich University's PwC European Center of Excellence, and the Ericsson Training Center. Thomas Kessler's unique blend of experience, knowledge, and dedication positions him as a preeminent figure in the world of mergers and acquisitions.

Eduardo Martinez Fonseca

Global Supply Chain Analytics Strategist

Eduardo Fonseca is a Global Supply Chain Analytics Strategist and Senior Consultant at a FORTUNE 500 company. His extensive experience in driving the use of data, advanced analytics and new technologies in the supply chain has led him to work with many high-performing FORTUNE 500 companies, both training and consulting. In his role as a business consultant, he has contributed his invaluable strategies to envision the future of data and technology in their supply chains framework. Eduardo is also a certified trainer by Dale Carnegie and a Senior Consultant in Supply Chain Analytics where he has advanced his program to help clients solve supply chain challenges with data-driven solutions.

Claudia Stijlen

Experienced ESG faculty leader and co-chair of the Sustainable Procurement Pledge Scope 3 Chapter

Claudia Stijlen is a highly sought-after faculty leader specializing in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) matters and sustainability management with an immaculate track record on driving improvement and change globally. She is currently the Sustainability Director and an independent ESG consultant for global pharmaceutical company, Hikma based in Jordan where she helps them with their implementation of Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) recommendations. Prior to her current role, she was a director of operations at a sustainability management consulting firm and also worked as the head of procurement for Shell’s Pernis Refinery in the Netherlands. Her extensive work experience in sustainability management, ESG, social entrepreneurship, and sustainable procurement has led her to be appointed as co-chair of the Sustainable Procurement Pledge (SPP) Scope 3 Chapter that drives sustainable procurement practices across the world.

Dr. Yao Zhao

Award Winning Supply Chain Analytics Professor at Rutgers Business School

Dr. Yao is a renowned Supply Chain Analytics Professor at Rutgers Business School and a co-director of their Supply Chain Analytics Lab. He holds a Ph.D. degree in Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences from Northwestern University, and his research interests lie in supply chain management, analytics and healthcare. He has received several awards for his research, including the National Science Foundation Career Award on Manufacturing Enterprise Systems and a Dean’s Research Professorship. He is also a speaker at university seminar and industry research laboratories, like Columbia DRO, MIT ORC, Chicago Booth, North-western IEMS, Stanford MS&E, Michigan Ross and Maryland Smith. His research has been published by global media including The European Business Review, Aviation Week & Space Technology and International Innovation.

Yao is currently teaching core operations and supply chain courses at Rutgers Business School, where he has received the Dean’s Meritorious Teaching Award. His instructional game, Hunger Chain simulation, was nominated for an award that recognizes innovative teaching techniques. Yao is also author of the book "Supply Chain Analytics: Cases, Games and Solutions", which has been adopted by many supply chain management and analytics programs globally.

Jill Stott

Highly Experienced Certified Agile Trainer, Coach and Senior Consultant

Jill Stott is a one of the most sought-after Agile coaches and trainers with extensive real-world experience working with global teams in providing Agile consultation and delivering Agile training & coaching. With over 25 years of experience in IT and a solid background as an Agile Coach and Trainer, Jill has helped clients streamline their processes to improve productivity and adapt to changing business goals. Jill holds several accreditations including:

• - Accredited Kanban Trainer (AKT)
• - ICAgile Certified Trainer for Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC)
• - Certified SAFe Program Consultant (SPC5)
•  - ICAgile Authorized Trainer for Agile Testing and Agile Test Automation (ICP-TST, ICP-ATA)
• - Certified Scrum Professional (CSP-PO)
• - Certified Kanban Management Professional (KMP)
• - Certified Classroom Trainer (CTT+)

Prior to her transition as an Agile coach, she has worked as a Technical Writer, Business Analyst, Manager, QA Engineer and ScrumMaster where she has built her strong passion in analyzing information from diverse perspectives and finding ways to apply Agile to each organization she works with to ensure their greater success.

Colin McIntyre, MCIPS

International Qualified MCIPS Procurement Contracts Trainer and Expert

Colin McIntyre is a globally recognized procurement contracts expert and trainer with over 20 years of experience specializing in improving procurement & supply chain processes, building robust procurement and vendor contracts, and delivering holistic procurement training. As a qualified Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) trainer, one of the most prestigious qualifications that a professional purchaser can achieve, Colin has delivered extensive training related to procurement and contract management for various private and public organizations globally. He is also the Director & Founder of Lean Procurement Ltd. and provides expert advice to companies in managing large procurement teams and creating positive changes and improvements to add value to their organizations.

Dr. Mark Rodgers

Award-winning Supply Chain Management Professor and Faculty Director

Dr. Mark Rodgers is an award-winning Assistant Professor for the Supply Chain Management Department of the Rutgers Business School and over 15 years of experience in leadership and advisory roles. With a focus on power grid expansion planning, simulation-based optimization, and quantitative methods to assess supply chain disruptions and risk, Dr. Rodgers' research has been widely recognized and presented at numerous academic conferences. His passion in supply chain and teaching has led him to be awarded several research and teaching awards that include Junior Faculty Teaching Award in addition to being awarded the NJ Small Business Development Center Grant and NJDEP Recycling Enhancement Grant.

Christopher Green

Award-Winning SEO Strategist, Author of Several SEO Books

Chris Green is a highly sought-after speaker, strategist, and author in the SEO industry. Over the past few years, he has been featured as key speaker for global conferences including Brighton SEO, Global Internet Marketing Day, SASCON, and Digital Olympus. Since 2020, Chris has published many SEO articles and was regularly featured in authority sites such as Semrush and Wix. In addition to his expertise in search engine optimization, he is also an authority on digital marketing. His latest book, Shoot the HiPPO: How to Be a Killer Digital Marketing Manager, was published in 2018 and has received highly rated reviews from critics.

In 2018, Chris led his team to win ‘Best Small SEO Agency’ at the UK Search Awards. Today, he is helping many Fortune 500 companies optimize its SEO campaigns and mentor new members of the industry as they develop their career paths in this field.

Elsa Barbera

Popular TikTok Growth Strategist & Viral TikTok Content Creator Who Has Helped Companies Produce Over 100 Million Views

Elsa Barbera is a world-renowned TikTok Growth Strategist and the Founder/Chief Executive Officer of Middle East's fastest-growing TikTok marketing agency- ‘Home of Creators’. Through her dynamic and extensive experience as a TikTok marketing expert and serving as the Head of Marketing at Educatly, Elsa has helped hundreds of global organizations of all sizes to gain revenue driven results on TikTok such as accumulating over 100 million views with $0 spent through her acclaimed TikTok Growth Blueprint. Elsa is also one of the most sought-after TikTok Viral Creators and podcast host where she managed several organic TikTok accounts with 1M+ weekly views.

Jonathan Ledwidge

Global AML, Sanctions and CFT Trainer

Jonathan Ledwidge is a global Governance, Risk & Compliance expert, who has served as a Master Trainer (external) for HSBC's AML, Sanctions, CFT, AB&C and Correspondent Banking training programs. He has delivered various courses in AML, CTF, Sanctions, Financial Crime Governance, Risk Management, Internal Audit and Bribery & Corruption for global markets, commercial, private and retail banking to both senior managers and frontline staff in some 40 countries over the past 8 years. He has significant global markets knowledge and product experience from his time at ABN AMRO and CIBC, with additional consultancy assignments in risk, audit and compliance at RBS, Lloyds and Deutsche Bank. Jonathan has authored 3 books, with his most recent book on "Financial Crime for Corporate Banking and Financial Markets",

Dr. Doris Hektor

Chief Compliance Officer and International Banking and Securities Lawyer

Dr. Doris Hektor is a global leader in banking compliance. She has over 25 years of outstanding experience designing and implementing regulatory compliance programs, including OFAC/Sanctions, Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing programs for international companies. She currently serves as Chief Compliance Officer at Encore Capital Corporation, where she led the design and implementation of an enterprise-wide global risk management program across all operating units.

Prior to her current role, Dr. Doris was with JP Morgan Chase as Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Consumer and Community Banking Compliance. Dr. Doris also served as Global Head of Compliance for Commercial Card for American Express. In addition to that, Dr, Doris is also a fully qualified attorney where she started her career as an international banking and securities attorney for Clifford Chance in both Frankfurt and London.

Eva María López Fernández

Certified Internal Audit & Risk Management Expert and Mentor of the Technical Commissions of Institute of Internal Auditors

Eva María López Fernández is a global certified internal audit and risk management expert, with more than twenty years' experience in leading and developing Internal Audit functions and implementing Internal Control (including SOX compliance programs) and Enterprise Risk Management frameworks. She has an impeccable record of leading and implementing Internal Control and Risk Management frameworks in IBEX and NASDAQ-listed companies, fulfilling Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements. She also holds several prestigious certifications, including CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CRMA (Certification in Risk Management Assurance), and COSO (Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Tradeway Commission). In addition to her work as an internal auditor, she has served as a member of the Technical Commissions at IIA-Spain, providing valuable content in the issuance of documents related to current issues in the profession. Her passion for internal auditing has led her to teach seminars on the topic, as well as contribute content to positioning documents on hot topics in the field.

Besides that, she is currently collaborating with the Internal Audit Foundation, helping professionals in internal auditing to be knowledgeable about emerging issues and relevant investigations, as well as being a mentor in an Emerging Leaders Mentoring Program sponsored by the Global Institute of Internal Auditors.

Ian Bolton

Globally Recognized Sanctions Expert and Consultant and Panel Member of ICA for Sanction Content

Ian Bolton is a renowned sanctions expert and highly sought-after consultant, who brings over 16 years of unparalleled experience in managing sanctions and policy & public affairs to the table. He is the founder and CEO of Sanctions SOS, providing consultation, training, and capacity building on global sanctions. His expertise and insights on the subject matter have earned him the title of a Visiting Research Fellow at King's College London, where he focuses on sanctions. He served as the editor of the prestigious WorldECR journal Financial Institutions Sanctions Compliance.

With a decade of service at the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) in the UK, Ian led the country's efforts to interdict materials and goods under sanctions, while also serving as the UK's lead on the Proliferation Security Initiative. He routinely engaged with international partners on a range of sanctions and counter-proliferation topics, playing a crucial role in shaping the future of the UK's sanctions architecture. He played an instrumental role in the drafting of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act (2018) and monitored its progress through Parliament to become law. He was also a Senior Sanctions Manager for HSBC UK and a panel member of the ICA for sanction content. Ian brings unparalleled skills, knowledge, and experience to any organization seeking to navigate the complex world of sanctions compliance.

Prof. Mario DiFiore

Award Winning Compliance And Risk Management Expert And Senior Assistant Dean

Prof. Mario DiFiore is a highly respected figure in the world of finance and business economics. As a Senior Assistant Dean, Director, and Professor at Fordham University's Gabelli School of Business, he has received numerous awards for his exceptional teaching and innovative techniques. Additionally, Mario's authority in the field of compliance is demonstrated by his role as Editor-in-Chief of the esteemed Journal of Financial Compliance.

With an impressive background, including his past experience as Co-Global Head of Compliance Training for Deutsche Bank AG's Commercial and Investment Bank and as a former senior staff member at the Federal Reserve, Mario possesses an unparalleled understanding of financial markets. He is an international consultant, sharing his expertise in financial markets, behavioural finance, compliance, and risk across Asia, Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Africa. Mario's groundbreaking research has led to the development of a framework to predict asset allocation decisions with personality traits and cognitive abilities.

Adrian Wong

Highly Experienced Business Intelligence Leader and Advanced Analytics Expert

Adrian Wong is a seasoned business intelligence veteran with an unparalleled track record of over 15 years in data strategy, cloud computing, Big Data, and advanced analytics. He possesses a rare talent for bridging the gap between business needs and technological solutions, utilizing his expertise to identify the most efficient tools for the job. As the Head of Business Insights and Advanced Analytics at Amazon Web Services, Adrian oversees a robust portfolio of data-driven solutions, driving strategic initiatives and spearheading the implementation of cutting-edge technologies like cloud computing and AI/ML.

Adrian's leadership has earned the praise of his team, stakeholders, and peers for his commitment to empowering people and delivering high-quality data solution.

Adrian's area of expertise encompasses:

• - Data Strategy
• - Big Data
• - Cloud Computing
• - Program/Project Management
• - Quality Engineering
• - ETL Automation
• - Data Analysis
• - Customer Experience Enhancement
• - Microsoft Power BI
• - Python Programming

Adrian's unwavering passion for business intelligence and dedication to customer satisfaction has cemented his reputation as a leading expert in his field.