Joe Chahwan, a seasoned professional with a Doctorate in Management and Business Administration, is the Owner & Founder of SMART Skills Group. With over 2300 training hours, he specializes in talent development and corporate training. As a Certified Career Coach and Trainer, he has mentored over 543 youths at The Nawaya Network and held key roles in Human Resources consultancy and business strategy. Joe’s diverse experience, coupled with an Executive MBA in Human Resources Management, makes him a highly sought-after expert in professional development.

Sandra Haddad is a certified facilitator and EQ coach with over 20 years of diverse experience in sectors like hospitality, retail, telecom, and banking. She has held significant roles, including General Manager at three hotels and key contributions to pre-opening teams for luxury establishments. Sandra is certified by Six Seconds in emotional intelligence coaching, assessment, and training. Her expertise includes sales, marketing strategies, and business growth. She has worked with prominent clients like STC, Pepsico, and Dubai Islamic Bank. Sandra holds a BA in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Notre Dame University, Lebanon, and multiple certifications in EQ and resilience coaching.

Sive Buckley is the Managing Director at Born Creators and Co-Founder & Head of Operations at The Aunties. With extensive experience in marketing and operations, she has held key roles including Chief Experience Officer at Essence and Executive Client & Business Director at AKQA. Her expertise includes digital marketing, social media marketing, integrated marketing, and brand development. Buckley holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising from Deakin University and advanced training from AdSchool Australia.

Karine Zoghby is an experienced consultant specializing in disaster risk management and environmental conservation. With a robust background in crisis management and fundraising, she has led significant projects, including the KSA Desertification Strategy and capacity assessments for national agencies. Her expertise spans across various sectors, from promoting green spaces in urban areas to coordinating national campaigns for forest conservation. Zoghby’s commitment to professional development and her extensive portfolio of publications make her a valuable asset for projects focused on sustainable development and environmental advocacy.

Walid Geagea, currently holding key positions at PFC International, TSA&partners, and Adcreators MENA, is a governance expert with extensive experience in the GCC and Australian markets. He has led numerous organizational resilience and governance projects for both private holdings and public organizations. Walid excels in developing robust policies and procedures, enhancing corporate governance, and implementing business continuity and disaster recovery strategies. Holding a Harvard Cybersecurity degree, an MBA from the Slovak University of Agriculture, and pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration at Toulouse Business School, his expertise spans cybersecurity, business analysis, software project management, and strategic sales.