Anand Vengurlekar is a Senior Lecturer in Innovation and Design Thinking at INSEAD, where he guides senior executives and leadership teams through high-pressure environments to drive strategic clarity and competitive advantage. With over 20 years of experience working with leading innovators such as IDEO, Sony, Samsung and LEGO, he brings a rare combination of hands-on product-and‐service innovation and deep executive education expertise. 

Based in Dubai and operating globally, Anand specialises in enabling organisations to break free of group-think, accelerate decision-making, and embed strategic innovation into everyday leadership practice. His pragmatic, workshop-driven approach aligns with his mission to convert design-thinking tools into actionable frameworks for C-suite teams under time pressure.

Whether facilitating one-day alignment sessions, advising boards on governance or delivering executive education modules at INSEAD, Anand’s focus is on unlocking the innovation leader within each organisation and turning intent into measured outcomes.

Dr. Irfan Al Hasani’s served as an Economic Expert for the Government of Dubai for nearly two decades.
Al Hasani has published in Arab and international journals, covering a wide range of themes, including, foreign trade, public-private partnerships (PPP), and oil markets. He also authored a textbook titled “International Finance”.
Afterwards, he became the Head of Strategy & Transformation Unit at the Arab Monetary Fund (AMF), where he developed an initiative of “Long-term finance for sustainable development in the Arab Countries”. His latest research were U.S.–China trade war, and stagflation.
Dr. Al Hasani has written hundreds of economic articles for leading UAE and Arab newspapers and magazines. He has also participated in numerous global conferences, the most recent ones are MENA Investment Congress 2025, 7th Edition (Abu Dhabi, 30 September-1st October 2025).
Dr. Al Hasani has specialized in PPP. In 2018, he was selected by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), as a co-founder of the World Association of PPP Units and Professionals (WAPPP). He also served as Co-Chair of its MENA Chapter.
His contributions have been recognized through numerous awards, including: Dubai Economic Research Award (2008), organized by the Government of Dubai, for the best applied research in the UAE; and Economic Personality of the Year (2017), awarded by the International Finance Award.
Dr. Al Hasani currently serves as the Founder of EconBrain Consulting, headquartered in Dubai.
Al Hasani holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Derby, UK, as well as Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Economics from Al-Mustansiriya University, Iraq.

Dr. Lite J. Nartey is a leading voice on stakeholder-centered strategy and investment leadership, working at the intersection of corporate purpose, stakeholder engagement, and organizational transformation. She works with family offices, sovereign funds, and global corporations to design investment approaches that integrate financial returns with social, reputational, and system-level value creation.
Her research and advisory work focus on how investment leaders can navigate complex stakeholder ecosystems—including governments, regulators, communities, and operating partners—to unlock strategic advantage, mitigate non-market risks, and build resilient, long-term portfolios across emerging and established markets.
Through her executive education work as a Professor of Strategy at INSEAD, Dr. Nartey equips senior leaders and next-generation principals with the mindset and tools to move beyond transactional capital allocation toward investment strategies grounded in purpose, trust, and durable value creation.
Based in Abu Dhabi and working globally, she empowers leaders to shift from capital deployment to context mastery— aligning wealth, influence, and impact to shape the future they intend to lead.
She holds a PhD in management (strategy and international business) from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Vinika Rao is a thought leader and educator specializing in leadership, sustainability and the future of work. Starting with Citibank, she progressed to Managing Director of an Asian conglomerate before transitioning into academia. From Associate Professor at S.P. Jain School of Global Management, she moved to INSEAD where she is Director, Hoffmann Institute and Africa Initiative. She develops programs for senior executives and manages research centers, fostering collaboration between academia and industry.

Holding an award-winning doctorate and qualifications from INSEAD, Singapore Management University and IIM Bangalore, Vinika combines scientific discipline with commercial insight to help organisations make evidence-based decisions. She serves on several boards & advisory boards including European Women on Boards, Board MatchUp (Asia) and Kali Theatre (UK). She serves on Steward Leadership Asia 2025 Jury and is Visiting Fellow at Judge Business School, Cambridge University.

Vinika advocates for business as a force for good, championing responsible leadership.

Ekta Tolani is the Chief Investment Officer of KBW Ventures – the investment arm for HRH Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal. She has deployed over +$1B worldwide into direct deals during her career. Over her 15 years of experience, Ekta has driven investment strategy and process for sourcing, selecting, and winning direct Private Equity ($100M+) and Venture Capital ($1M – $5M) style deals across a variety of high-growth sectors. She has also allocated $100M+ to hedge funds, private credit, fixed income and PE/VC funds.

Over her 15 years of experience, Ekta has driven investment strategy and process for sourcing, selecting, and winning direct Private Equity ($100M+) and Venture Capital ($1M – $5M) style deals across a variety of high-growth sectors. She has also allocated $100M+ to hedge funds, private credit, fixed income and PE/VC funds. Her investment work includes portfolio activities such as clean energy and sustainability, health care, education, technology, and innovation.

Ekta has cultivated a solid network of both family offices and institutional investors across the Middle East, North America, and Asia. She currently manages a broad network of such active relationships; a global network of LPs, Family Offices, and GPs recording top quartile returns. She brings in a plethora of great opportunities and co-investors with her.

She holds an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and is the ambassador for the school’s MBA program and Booth Women. She is a member of the Private Equity Women Investor Network, and an ardent champion for women empowerment.

Fadi Sleiman is the Group Chief Finance Officer at Alpha Dhabi Holding where he is responsible for overseeing and managing the financial actions of the entire group and its subsidiaries.
In his role, he provides strategic financial leadership, group-wide financial oversight, as well as cash flow and liquidity management, and stewardship on investor relations and funding matters. Among his primary deliverables, Fadi’s mandate is to contribute towards business growth, financial health, and investor confidence across Alpha Dhabi’s diverse portfolio.
Fadi has more than 22 years of executive experience in investment and finance, where he is known from cross-pollinating ideas and strategies from different industries – and asking the right questions to articulate goals, mitigate risks, deploy capital, and most importantly connecting minds and resources to serve strategic visions.
Prior to Alpha Dhabi Holding, he was the CFO and then CEO of Al Rajhi United Investment Holding, a multi-billion-dollar family holding with interests in real estate, banking, asset management, retail and financial investments with a presence in GCC, UK and USA. Before this, Fadi was based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia where he held senior financial roles at Abdulrahman Saad AlRashid & Sons Co. (ARTAR), a diversified investment holding with main activities spanning construction, real estate, and investment management. In addition, Fadi held directorships and committee memberships in number of privately held corporates and funds.
Fadi holds CFA charter and CPA certificate; he holds a global executive MBA from INSEAD; he completed graduate studies at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada; and INSEAD IDP (International directors’ program) and he holds an Accounting and Finance degree from The Lebanese University.

Gaurav Prakash is a Director at RIMCO Investments, where he manages investments across asset classes such as private equity, venture capital, private credit, co-investments, and direct investments globally. His career spans nearly two decades in private markets, covering sectors such as technology, AI, SaaS, consumer, healthcare, and financial services. He has worked across India, the UAE, and the UK with regional and international Private Equity and Venture Capital firms.. He holds an MBA from the Indian School of Business, a Bachelor of Technology from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, and is a CFA Charterholder.

Laszlo Avramov is a leadership and organisational development expert who helps boards, executives, and founders elevate human potential and organisational performance. As an Adjunct Professor of Organisational Behaviour at INSEAD, he works with global leaders to deepen their understanding of leadership effectiveness, team dynamics, and cultural performance — blending behavioural science with real-world pragmatism.

Based in Dubai and working internationally, Laszlo has advised leading financial institutions and investment organisations across the region — including PIF, Emirates NBD, and others — on leadership assessment, transformation, and decision-making at the highest levels. His work focuses on the human factors shaping boardroom dynamics, collective intelligence, and sustainable performance in complex, high-stakes environments.

As Co-Founder and CEO of bespoke.world, a leadership assessment, development, and consultancy firm, he supports organisations in translating behavioural insight into measurable impact. In parallel, he is also the founder of an AI-based ad tech platform exploring the intersection of human behaviour, data, and influence.

Laszlo brings clarity, depth, and a distinctly human perspective to leadership and governance — helping boards and executive teams strengthen collaboration, culture, and performance to build resilient organisations fit for the future.

Chief Financial Officer – EVIQ (PIF Portfolio Company)
Over 20 years of leadership in finance, investment, and corporate strategy across global markets.
CFO at EVIQ, a Public Investment Fund (PIF) mobility company leading Saudi Arabia’s EV infrastructure.
Former Chief Financial & Investment Officer at El Seif Group, driving growth across infrastructure, healthcare, and asset management.
Secured and structured over $1.5B in equity and debt financing and led $500M+ in M&A and PPP transactions.
Expertise in family office strategy, sovereign investment, and long-term capital deployment.
Previous roles with Sodexo, Engie, Boart Longyear (Macquarie Group), and Reckitt Benckiser.
Executive MBA – INSEAD, Master’s (Sloan Program) – London Business School, Bachelor’s in Accounting

Rajesh Ranjan is the Head of Investments at Ali & Sons Holding, a leading Abu Dhabi-based family conglomerate with diversified operations across automotive, oil & gas, construction, real estate, and capital management. He oversees the group’s global investment program spanning private equity, venture capital, private credit, alongside strategic M&A and co-investment initiatives.

With more than two decades of investment experience, Rajesh has led fund allocations to top-tier global managers, executed direct secondaries and co-investments, and built a robust governance framework for multi-asset portfolios. He has also spearheaded cross-border M&A transactions and strategic partnerships in the Middle East, U.S., and Asia, often linking operating businesses with investment opportunities.

Rajesh is a CFA and CAIA charterholder, with an MBA in Finance. He brings a unique perspective as both an allocator and corporate strategist, bridging capital across geographies while driving long-term value creation and sustainability.

Sadia Khan was appointed Commissioner, Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) by the Federal Government for a three-year term in March 2020. She was the first female to hold this post. Prior to that, she has served as the President & CEO of the Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance (PICG).
Sadia has pursued a versatile career path traversing investment banking, development finance, financial regulation, family businesses and entrepreneurship across three continents. With Masters degrees in Economics from both Cambridge University and Yale University, Sadia started her career at Lehman Brothers in New York. After obtaining her MBA from INSEAD in France, she has worked with various international institutions and local regulatory authorities, including the Asian Development Bank in the Philippines, the Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan and the State Bank of Pakistan. For the past two decades, Sadia has remained a passionate advocate of corporate governance and has served on various boards as an independent director. Her book entitled “Corporate Governance Landscape of Pakistan” was published by Oxford University Press in 2017.
In 2014, the French Government conferred on her, the prestigious French award, “Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Mérite” (Knight of the National Order of Merit). Ms. Khan served as the Honorary Consul General of Finland in Karachi during 2012-2020. Her leadership and strategic management skills were recognized in a Case Study published by INSEAD in 2021, on her tenure as the Global President of the INSEAD Alumni Association. She was recognized by the International Directors Network (IDN) for excellence in governance as the first recipient of their Good Governance Award in 2021. She was awarded the Volunteer Leaders Award by INSEAD in 2023.
Sadia is currently based in Dubai, U.A.E where she is pursuing a portfolio career as an educator and practitioner of corporate governance, focused on sustainability.

More than 20 years of experience in Asset Management and Investment Banking. Salem is focusing on fund and co-investments on a global basis within the wider Alternative Investments space (private equity, venture capital, private credit, real estate, infrastructure, etc.) at Narmo Capital. Prior to that, Salem held several positions in Investment Banking (M&A, Leveraged Finance, Corporate Finance, Consumer & Retail Sector) at Barclays Capital, Credit Suisse and Bank Austria Creditanstalt in London, New York, and Vienna. Salem graduated from the University of Vienna, Austria, with a MSc in International Business Administration.