Brahim Laaidi is an expert in digital transformation, enterprise technology, advanced analytics, and IT strategy.

He has nearly 18 years of experience in consulting and the systems integration industry, working with companies on the design and implementation of technology-enabled strategies.

Since joining us in 2019, Brahim has advised clients on a wide array of financial services, advanced manufacturing services, telco and retail topics. He has worked across Europe, North America, and the Middle East. His client portfolio includes multinational corporations, mid-market companies, and family-owned businesses.

Before joining us, he was a consultant for another top firm and started his career at Orange.

Brahim graduated from Louvain School of Management, Belgium

David van Lochem is a seasoned HR and technology expert with over three decades of experience across 19 countries in EMEAI.

He is the Co-Founder and CEO of Augmented Workforce, a leading consultancy specializing in HR data and technology, dedicated to leveraging people-centric technologies to boost workplace efficiency and drive organizational success. Augmented Workforce works with a focused team of specialists to deliver the services needed by their clients. Their areas of expertise include AI based HR automation, People Analytics, organizational design, total rewards, performance management, learning & development, and mergers and acquisitions.
Formerly the CHRO at G42, a prominent AI and cloud company, David possesses deep expertise in people, technology, and leadership. His career spans senior leadership roles at major technology companies such as IBM, IDEMIA, entomo, and Cognos, with a particular focus on change management during mergers and acquisitions.

David holds a BA in Human Resources Management from the University of Applied Sciences in The Hague and has pursued a Master’s in Culture, Organization & Management at the Free University in Amsterdam. He has also received formal education in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Python programming, and Machine Learning. David is a member of the Institute of Robotic Process Automation & Artificial Intelligence (IRPAAI) and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).

As a recognized thought leader, David is a frequent speaker, guest lecturer, and media contributor, with a following of over 32,000 on LinkedIn. He also serves as a Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Human Capital Committee for the Al Ghurair Group and leads various HR, talent, and learning networks across the UAE.

Yasser Hatami is the founder and CEO of GulfTalent, a leading online recruitment portal for experienced professionals across the Gulf region. He was previously a consultant with McKinsey & Company in London, where he advised senior management of multinational companies on key issues of strategy and organisation. He holds an MBA from INSEAD, France and a Masters degree in Electrical Engineering from Imperial College, UK.

Robert is a trusted advisor to C-suite executives of multinational and large regional companies operating in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and beyond. He helps to inform business leaders’ strategies through political, economic and operational analysis and to connect them with their peers.

He is also the Global Editorial Director of the Economist Intelligence Corporate Network and leads its teams and programmes in Johannesburg, Dubai, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, China, Hong Kong and Tokyo.

Robert is a business commentator, editor and publisher with three decades of experience in Europe and the Middle East covering a wide variety of sectors, including construction, energy, healthcare, hospitality, retail and transport.

He is an accomplished event chairman, moderator and speaker, and is regularly invited by blue-chip organisations to address senior audiences at large conferences or more intimate roundtables with macroeconomic and geopolitical insights from Economist Intelligence and his regional network.

Robert completed an MBA at the University of Leicester School of Business in 2012.

Rodrigo Gil Guevara, originally from Mexico, brings over 20 years of expertise in Talent Acquisition to his role. His career spans some of the world’s most renowned organizations, including adidas, Boeing, and Uber, where he has consistently driven excellence in talent management and acquisition.

For the past seven years, Rodrigo has been based in the UAE, where he has significantly contributed to shaping the Talent Acquisition function across diverse industries. In his role, he has led multicultural and geographically dispersed teams, demonstrating exceptional leadership and strategic vision. Rodrigo’s extensive experience and global perspective uniquely position him as a leader in navigating the complexities of talent acquisition in today’s dynamic business environment