Dr Renaldo de Jager holds a Doctorate in Management of Technology and Innovation which he was awarded by The Da Vinci Institute. Renaldo also completed his MBA as part of his post-graduate studies. He started his journey in the corporate jungle before being approached by an international consulting firm to work on projects across the world. He has over two decades of experience as an International Management Consultant in this environment. International Industries Renaldo consulted to, include amongst others – Mining, Manufacturing, Services, and the Financial sectors. Renaldo focuses on the improvement of effectiveness and efficiencies, enhancement of productivity, and a reduction in operating costs. He ensures that processes are aligned to the organizational strategy and that they are suitable and applicable. Coupled with the academic qualifications and Renaldo’s rich experience as an international management consultant, he can present students with much more than just theory. He adds major value to the academic field by discussing the implementation of theory and the advantages combined with results achieved by using the concepts.

Graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Civil Engineering, receiving the Engineering innovation Award for the year 2009-2010 for the end-of-year senior project, from Notre Dame University, Lebanon. Moved to UAE in 2019 where he joined a local contracting firm in Sharjah as a Project Manager. Besides working in the corporate world, he also has a passion for teaching. He instructed Engineer Laboratory technical courses from 2011 to 2019 in the areas of Mechanics of Materials, Soil Mechanics, Concrete & Pavement Design, Environmental Engineering, Engineering Graphics, and Civil Engineering CAD at Notre Dame University, Lebanon. He also contributed to the ABET accreditation process that the university underwent during the years 2012 and 2015. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration at UCAM, Spain; holds an MBA in Operations and Project Management (2021) from UCAM, Spain, and BE in Civil Engineering (2010) from Notre Dame University, Lebanon. Areas of expertise include Operations Management, Project Management, Construction Planning, Project Planning and Scheduling, Human resource management, Supply chain and logistics management, Strategic planning, Change management, Leadership, Organizational psychology, Engineering economics, Structural Engineering, Cost Control, and Project Estimation. Major research interest in areas related to emotional intelligence in the workplace.

Currently, an associate professor at the Medical University of Varna, Bulgaria in the Department of Healthcare Management and Economics, Dr Mila teaches in several universities around the world. Her professional career includes both academic development and working with healthcare organizations (hospitals, medical centres, etc.) for 20 years. Currently, she is working on several research projects, including the future of healthcare management, a framework for analysis of the national healthcare system, integrated electronic management system for higher education in the healthcare field. Dr Mila Dimitrova has an education in healthcare management (a master's and doctoral degree) and many additional specializations in healthcare management, medical informatics, project management, accreditation, quality assessment, performance measurement, and management. Her areas of expertise: healthcare management and leadership, hospital performance measurement and management, healthcare project management, healthcare management diagnostics and analysis, strategic healthcare management, business planning, accreditation, and hospital intranet system development.

A result-oriented and self-motivated occupational health, safety, and environmental teaching & training professional, with over 20 years of industrial experience. Skilled in the effective delivery of HSE specializations and expert in candidates’ assessment within different learning environments. He is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Occupational Health and Safety from the University of Cyberjaya, Malaysia. Other qualifications include MSc. in Occupational Health and Safety, Loughborough University, UK, MBA in Health, Safety & Environmental Leadership from Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia, Spain, and Post Graduate Diploma in Health and Safety Management, Cambridge International Qualification, UK.

Armed with an MBA from the prestigious Indian Institute of Management in Lucknow India, Parag has more than 25 years of experience in the financial sector in the Gulf and has expertise in diverse Management subjects. He leverages his rich practical cross-functional work experience to share unparalleled learnings and examples with students. His classes ensure a bridge between theoretical and academic concepts and frameworks with their applications in the real corporate world which serves as an invaluable and easily relatable critical understanding for all students. His qualifications include: BE in Electronics & Communication from Delhi Institute of Technology, India, and an MBA in Finance & Marketing from Indian Institute of Managemen, Lucknow, India. Area of expertise: General Management (across all business functions).

Corporate Trainer in Dubai, UAE. Has 16 years of commercial experience in International Business in Dubai, UAE. Worked for 5 companies in Dubai, UAE, and was the CEO and on the board of directors for two companies. A corporate trainer for the last 4 years. Qualified member of the institute of chartered shipbrokers (www.ics.org.uk), UK. Widely travelled and done business across Southeast Asian, African, Middle East, and European countries. Holds MBA, PhD (Management). Area of Expertise: Strategic management, Supply Chain Management, International Business, and Operations Management

Bachelor in Dental Medicine Diploma in Public Health - WHO Professional Diploma in Medical Management and Leadership - Manchester City College Master's Degree in Public Health - Liverpool – UK Area of Expertise: • Healthcare Management • Quality of Healthcare • Determinants of Health • Burden of Disease Studies • Climate change

Dr Lawson Naidoo is a seasoned consultant, academic researcher and expert in public procurement and supply chain management. Lawson served in numerous senior roles in various government institutions in South Africa and is currently a staff member at the Tshwane University of Technology in Pretoria. Qualification: Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA), Masters in Organizational Leadership (cum laude), Degree in Logistics Area of Expertise: Public Procurement; Supply Chain Management; Leadership & Management; Business Management; Supervision of Masters & Doctoral Candidates

Prof. Nzioki J. Mativo is an Assistant Professor at the College of Health Sciences of Jumeira University in Dubai UAE. He is an Environmental Epidemiologist, Global Health Specialist, and a Public Health Practitioner with the following research interests; Water Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH), Maternal Neonatal and Child Health (MNCH), Implementation Science, Global Health Human Rights, and One Health among other areas. Area of Expertise: Epidemiologic Studies Public Health Education Epidemiological Analysis Clinical Epidemiology Health Education and Promotion Health Promotion Health Care Management Statistical Analysis Logistic Regression Meta-Analysis

Ramnath Venkatraman is a dynamic Learning & Development professional with 34 years of Banking experience in ANZ Grindlays Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, and a founder member of Noor Bank. He was the Head of Learning for Noor Bank and a core team member of Retail Bank Projects impacting Customer Experience and Digital Transformation. He has worked in different capacities, especially in the areas of Learning and Development, in India, and Australia. He has been educated in renowned Institutions like Loyola High School, Jamshedpur, St.Xaviers College, Kolkata and XLRI Jamshedpur. He is a popular inspirational public speaker and facilitator at Corporates and Universities. His range of sessions includes Banking, Team Building, Sales and Service, Management Development and Communication, engaging and appealing to all his trainees. Area of Expertise include Banking, Management and Leadership, Communication, Soft Skills Development

Professional with more than 10 years of work experience in a wide range of public and private entities, specializing in strategic planning, finance and operations management. He offers an array of skills in healthcare management, business planning, financial reporting, supply chain, operations and project management. Currently, working as a Strategy & Planning manager for United Eastern Medical Services, one of the largest healthcare investment and development companies in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), carrying out activities related to strategic planning for UAE and Saudi Arabia markets. About his education background, Vasco has a BSc in Economics, MSc in Business Administration, MHA in Hospital Administration and Executive MBA. Area of Expertise includes Healthcare Management, Strategic Management, Management Accounting and Finance, Operations Management, and Supply Chain Management.