Dr. Eesa Bastaki is President of the University of Dubai and former CEO of the ICT Fund where he actively led the effort to create an eco-system in the UAE ICT industry, by encouraging entrepreneurship, funding R&D projects and University scholarships and implementing ICT initiatives at the school level.

Born in Dubai, Dr. Bastaki is a UAE national scientist and researcher, he studied abroad where he received his B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, San Diego and Ph.D. from the University of California, Irvine. His research interests are Multiple Access Communications, Coding and Synchronization.

Dr. Eesa Bastaki is the recipient of the highest award in the UAE, the “Emirates Excellence Award in Sciences, Literature and Arts”, in the field of Sciences.   Most recently, Dr. Bastaki worked as a professor at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) specializing in Communications Engineering. He also recently held positions as: CEO of ICT Fund; Director of Education, Training and Research and Development for Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO); Consultant and IT Project Manager for Al-Ain Municipality; and Chairman and Partner of Barajeel Engineering Consultants. He is one of the founders of DSO and RIT-Dubai. He is a member of 7 academic boards, Honorary Chair of IEEE, Chairman of Emirates Science Club, Board member of the Cultural and Scientific Association, Board member of KHDA’s UQAIB, Board member of Ankabut (UAE’s NREN) and many more.

Dr. Bastaki received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of California, San Diego and his Doctorate from University of California, Irvine, before returning to help improve the education and technology sectors in his homeland.

During his distinguished career he held many senior posts including Director of Education & Technology at the Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), Chairman of the Energy Section at the UAE University (UAEU) and Chairman of the Technology Section at the Technology & Energy Research Center of the UAEU. Dr. Bastaki is a founder of DSO and RIT-Dubai, and he is the founder of the IT Center in Al-Al Municipality.

Dr. Bastaki’s current professional activities include Chairman of the Technical Committee for the Emirates Energy Awards, Chairman of the Higher Committee of the Global Education Forum, Chairman & Partner at Barajeel Engineering Consultants, Chairman Technical Committee and Chairman of the Board of the Emirates Science Club, and Member of the Board of the Cultural & Science Association.

Positions Held:

Retired Faculty Member, United Arab Emirates University (UAEU)
Partner & Chairman, Barajeel Engineering Consultants, Since 1994
Honorary Chair, IEEE UAE Section
Senior Member, IEEE
Senior Member, IEEE Communications Society
Chairman of the Board, Emirates Science Club
Consultant, Education & Technology, Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority
Advisory Board, University of Sharjah, Ajman University of Science & Technology, American University in Dubai, Wollongong University in Dubai, American University of Sharjah, American University of Ras Al Khaimah, etc.
Consultant to Emirates Aviation College
Board, Culture & Science Association
Counselor, Dubai Economic Research Awards (DERA)
Higher Board, Emirates Appreciation Award for Science, Arts and Literature
Established the IT Center in Al-Ain Municipality, 2000-2003
Head, Energy Section, Technology & Energy Research Center, 1990-1991
Head, Technology Section, Technology & Energy Research Center, 1991-1992
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, College of Engineering, UAEU, 1992-1996
Director, IT Center at UAE University, 1998-2000
Editor-in-Chief, Engineering Magazine, 1990-1996
Chair, Engineering Day, 1990-1996
Member, Arabic Language Protection Association

Specialties: UAE University: Higher education
ICT Fund: Funding initiatives in ICT R&D, education, and incubation
Dubai Silicon Oasis: Semiconductor Industry, Technology City & Real Estate

Major General Dr. Saleh Abdullah Murad Director of the General Department of Human Resources in the Dubai Police:

Dr. Saleh received (216) Professional Incentives; most notably “the Medal of Happiness in Dubai Police”, in favor of his remarkable efforts and institutional loyalty, which led the Force to win “First Places”, among the major government departments, in Dubai, in the Category of “Indicators of Employee and Customer Happiness.”

David is widely considered to be one of the world’s leading HR practitioners and is a respected thought leader, business communicator, and government advisor.

Combining curiosity with his extensive experience in leading organizations, he is uniquely positioned to consult and support organizations to “shake up” thinking in responding to human capital trends through the one asset that will always matter – People. In his previous role as a Global Chief People Officer, David is credited as one of the key leaders in delivering a historic business turnaround, In doing so, he is one of very few HR leaders to have had the opportunity to deliver a truly global Cultural Transformation program at pace and at scale. David is widely known as a “disrupter” and thought leader. In 2014, the Financial Times reported his prediction that, within a decade, major global economies would be facing labor shortages on a scale which would impact business growth – a “workforce cliff”. This disruptive insight gave progressive employers the time to prepare for what became a reality. David was Global Chief People Officer for McDonald’s; Group Manager for Organisation Development at H J Heinz; European Director, Recruitment and Leadership Planning at SmithKline Beecham/Glaxo SmithKline; and Corporate HR Director at the retailer Tesco where he also led the Global Talent function. For four consecutive years David was voted ‘Most Influential Practitioner’ by HR Magazine, receiving their lifetime achievement award in 2012. He was also the first HR professional to be named ‘Business Communicator of the Year’ by the Institute of Internal Communications – a title previously awarded to leading business figures such as Body Shop founder Anita Roddick, and Virgin founder Richard Branson. David earned his Bachelor’s Degree at Lancaster University and his Master’s Degree at Manchester Metropolitan University Business School which has recognized his ongoing contribution as a Visiting Professor with an Honorary Doctorate in Business Administration. He also holds an Honorary Doctorate in Business Administration from Middlesex University. In 2011, David was appointed by the UK government to act as a Commissioner for the Commission for Employment and Skills – a role he held until the change of government in May 2015. Previously he had served as a Fellow of the Sunningdale Institute; a virtual academy of leading academics and thought leaders created to advise and advance public service. He has also advised officials and politicians at both the European Commission and the European Parliament. David is a Chartered Companion of the UK’s Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development – their highest honor – where he served for four years as Vice President of Learning, Training and Development. He is also a Fellow of the RSA (Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce) whose mission to “create the conditions for the enlightened thinking and collaborative action needed to address today’s most pressing social challenges”. In the USA he graduated as a Fellow of the prestigious CEO Perspectives program. Born in 1968 in Wigan – an industrial town in the Northwest of England – David grew up as part of a family of retailers, and amongst his earliest memories are “helping out” in his grandfather’s grocery store. He is married and has four children. He also recently became a proud grandfather.

Scott Osman is the founder and CEO of 100 Coaches Agency, an organization designed to amplify the collective impact of the world’s most iconic leadership thinkers and executive coaches. He is the co-designer of 100 Coaches Agency proprietary curation process and the company’s relationship-first philosophy. In his role as CEO, he establishes the vision for the company, leads partnerships and business development, and serves as a critical pillar of the 100 Coaches community, which he co-founded with Marshall Goldsmith in 2016. He is the co-founder of Methods by 100 Coaches, the online learning platform, and he is a member of the editorial team that selects the authors and titles published in their new book imprint, 100 Coaches Publishing. 

Among his highly diverse accomplishments, Scott was previously the Founder and Global Director of the Purpose Strategy practice area at Landor Associates, during which time he led the corporate rebranding of P&G and various Purpose Branding initiatives for Goldman Sachs, Yahoo, and other global brands. He founded and led Good Omen, a values-led, practice-driven innovation lab, and was the president of Gigunda, the experiential company behind the rebranding of MLS and the highly award-winning Tides Loads of Hope and Charmin Times Square initiatives. He was a partner in the award-winning, boutique band agency, Doublespace, and led the creation of the Doublespace Incubator in New York and Amsterdam.

Together with Marshall Goldsmith, a 4-time New York Times Bestselling Author, and Jacquelyn Lane, President of 100 Coaches, Scott is a co-author of Becoming Coachable: 4 Proven Methods to Maximize Your Leadership Growth and Potential. It is a guidebook to get the most from executive coaching and chronicles their findings from observing hundreds of coaching engagements and why some flourish while others fizzle. He is the editor of Insights On Coaching (2019) and Leadership In A Time of Crisis (2020).

Scott received his MBA from the Stern School of Business and his AB from Dartmouth College. He is an avid photographer, his first career having been a fashion and portrait photographer in New York and Paris, a moment in time that lasts forever. He is an executive director of the film Blue Valentine.

Seasoned CHRO and Shared Services Officer with over 20 years of experience in leading organizations with local and international scope. Proven track record of restructuring and fully automating shared services for three organizations, resulting in significant cost savings and improved efficiency. Expertise in all aspects of HR.

Dr. Lina Abu Baker, Executive Director of the Arab Women Authority, leading the Women development Programs across the Arab Region. Dr.Lina is a graduate from the Canadian University of Dubai, School of Business Administration where she led a panel on Women Leadership skills, considered one of the top experts of her generation on the future of women work. She uses her education and skills to help other women set ambitious financial goals and build a sustainable career. Dr.Lina has a rich corporate career of 10 years in the field of Human Resources Management and People & Culture Management, heading teams in both small startups and also in international organizations, regional and multinational companies. Dr. Lina’s Doctorate research has been published in many academic platforms highlighting and championing the research of Performance Appraisal and its direct relation with building a sustainable organizational culture that values Compensation and Benefit measures.

Dr. Lina is an International Speaker who has participated in multiple local and international Workshops and Seminars and she holds an international accreditation in Training and Development from Amazon Middle East for her experience in delivering corporate learning. She is also a certified life coach from the Knowledge Authority in Dubai. Dr. Lina is an active woman in the field of empowering women in business and is passionate about integrating and empowering women by up-skilling their capabilities as senior employees, businesswomen, wives, mothers and educators of the future generation.

Dr. Butti Al Marar, a dynamic professional with a PhD in Talent Management and Emiratization, backed by a nine-year experience in the world of HR planning. My expertise encompasses the intricate domains of Manpower Planning, Leadership Development, Project Management, Job Design, Career Pathing, and the focus on recruitment under the Emiratization guidelines. With a relentless passion for nurturing talent and a proven track record in significantly reducing turnover rates, I am dedicated to fueling the growth in organizations by achieving sustainable success through strategic HR solutions.

Jacquelyn Lane is the President of 100 Coaches Agency, an organization designed to amplify the collective impact of the world’s most iconic leadership thinkers and executive coaches. She is the co-designer of the 100 Coaches Agency proprietary curation process and the company’s relationship-first philosophy. In her role as President, she oversees the growth and development of the Agency, serves as a critical pillar of the 100Coaches community, and is a member of the editorial team that selects the authors and titles published in their new book imprint, 100 Coaches Publishing.

Jacquelyn comes to the world of executive coaching naturally through her lifelong commitment to improving the lives of all people by elevating the quality of leadership. Previously, she held various roles in the energy industry, during which time she developed deep insights into the perils and privileges of leadership. Throughout her experience in corporate America, academia, and the international humanitarian space, she observed a common thread – people issues were consistently the most complex and most overlooked. She knew that these problems were the ones she wanted to spend her life-solving.

Jacquelyn received her Master’s in Engineering for Sustainable Development from the University of Cambridge and presented her Master’s Thesis on needs assessments and new solutions to support refugees in Greece. Through her work with vulnerable populations in Greece, Uganda, and South Africa, Jacquelyn has observed the impact of business on global development and human flourishing. She is a passionate advocate for conscious capitalism and entrepreneurship as a means to create sustainable solutions globally. As both a natural people person and systems thinker, Jacquelyn is committed to bringing the right people together to solve some of the world’s most complex challenges.

Together with Marshall Goldsmith, a 4-time New York Times Bestselling Author, and Scott Osman, CEO of 100 Coaches, Jacquelyn is a co-author of ‘Becoming Coachable: 4 Proven Methods to Maximize Your Leadership Growth and Potential.’

Ali AbuHaliqa is a seasoned and experienced leader in the field of Human Capital, currently heading the Human Capital and Corporate Services divisions in a global, multicultural energy company, with deep knowledge and expertise across Human Capital, strategic planning, and change management, with a well-documented history of adeptly achieving the objectives outlined in Human Capital missions, visions, strategies, and desired outcomes. Proven track record of successfully delivering Human Capital mission, vision, strategy, and promised results.

Presently, Ali is at the forefront of Mubadala Energy, an international energy company, serving as the Senior Vice President of Human Capital & Corporate Services. In this capacity, Ali has been tasked with the leadership and oversight of functions related to Human Capital and Corporate Services. His prior experience encompasses roles with Mubadala Development Company, Mubadala MOG, and Mubadala BMS.

Ali’s expertise lies primarily in Human Capital, with a focus on areas such as Employee Relations, Compensation Benefits, and Recruitment. Accumulating more than 14 years of comprehensive experience, He has occupied diverse roles within the Human Capital department, honing my skills in Employee Relations, Recruitment, Compensation, and Benefits, as well as Talent Management.

During his time at Mubadala Energy, Ali consistently demonstrated exceptional proficiency in both strategizing and executing a wide range of significant projects spanning the Human Capital department and General Services. His notable achievements encompass the successful implementation of the Oracle System at Mubadala Energy, the efficient automation of the Promotions System, the introduction of a new Global Recruitment System, and his pivotal role in establishing the Mubadala Petroleum (MP) organization in 2012. Furthermore, Ali played a crucial role in crafting comprehensive Human Capital policies and procedures for both Abu Dhabi and overseas offices. He was also actively involved in shaping salary and title structures within Mubadala Energy. His close collaboration with senior management at Mubadala Energy on key strategic initiatives, including Emiratization, was instrumental in realizing the company’s business strategy, particularly in the areas of workforce planning and cost optimization.

Ali’s engagement extended to matters involving investments, notably his crucial contribution to the smooth divestment of mature assets in Thailand in 2023. This achievement was characterized by the careful execution of a “clean exit” strategy, with the primary objective of optimizing shareholder value.

Ali commenced his career with the Mubadala Group in 2010 after a prosperous tenure in the diverse UAE private sector. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resources Management from Abu Dhabi University in the UAE, complemented by a Master of Science degree in Human Resources Management from the same institution.