Ahmed Bin Sulayem

Ahmed Bin Sulayem is the Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DMCC and has driven its growth from a start-up of 28 member companies in 2003 to the world’s leading international business district in 2025 with over 25,000 member companies from 180 countries, employing over 80,000 people.

Tasked with enhancing commodity trade flows through Dubai, DMCC has introduced to the market a number of value-added products and services under Mr Bin Sulayem’s leadership. In 2023, DMCC was named ‘Global Free Zone of the Year’ by The Financial Times fDi Magazine, for a record ninth consecutive year.

Mr Bin Sulayem oversaw the exponential growth of the DMCC Free Zone master development in Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT), a 200-hectare business and residential community in Dubai of over 100,000 people living and working in 87 towers. Mr Bin Sulayem also oversees the development of DMCC’s latest real estate project, the Uptown Dubai district.

Mr Bin Sulayem currently serves as the Chairman the Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE) and the Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX).

The Kimberley Process officially appointed the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as the first and only Arab country to Chair the Kimberley Process (KP) in November 2015. Shortly after, the UAE Ministry of Economy officially appointed Mr Bin Sulayem as the UAE’s Chair of the KP for 2016. Mr Bin Sulayem was reappointed Chair of the KP for a historic second time in 2024, and has continued his leadership role with the position of Custodian Chair in 2025.

Paresh Shah

Educational & professional Qualifications:

• A Science Graduate of 1981, with Chemistry as the principal subject & qualified as Chartered Accountant in the year 1984.
  
• One of the top consultants in FEMA & Taxation in India since 39 years, with a special focus on.
  •  Cross border transactions & its taxation.
  • Inbound and Outbound Investment in India.
• Successfully launched India’s first ever International Tax Journal of the Chamber of Tax Consultants and designated as the First Editor of the prestigious Journal, for the first time in India.
• Past Chairman of The Chamber of Income Tax Consultants
• Chairman of International Taxation Committee of The Chamber of Income Tax Consultant during the year 2013-14 and 2016-17
• Faculty and chief panelist for various courses in trade and industry bodies in India & UAE.
• Author of 5 books and articles covering diverse topics of FEMA, Customs & Global Taxation

Tushar Shetty

Tushar Shetty is a venture builder and ecosystem leader serving as the CEO of Ideas to Impacts (I2I) Hub, one of Pune's leading technology incubators. With over a decade in IT, SaaS, and startups, he has worked closely with founders, enterprises, investors, and government bodies to build innovation-driven businesses and strengthen India's technology landscape.

Tushar has been instrumental in helping startups scale from inception to successful exits while also investing in and mentoring high-potential software companies. His expertise spans venture building, open innovation, enterprise partnerships, and global market expansion.

At I2I Hub, he leads initiatives that connect emerging SaaS and AI startups with Fortune 500 enterprises through open innovation programs, enterprise collaborations, and industry-focused hackathons. He also heads the Regional Landing Pad program, enabling international technology companies to establish and expand their presence in the Indian market.

Beyond I2I Hub, Tushar has played an active role in shaping the broader technology ecosystem. He previously served as an Executive Committee Member of the Software Exporters' Association of Pune (SEAP) and is a Board Member of the NIBM Incubation Centre, an initiative established by the Reserve Bank of India to foster innovation in the BFSI sector.

Having started his journey with a Silicon Valley accelerator, Tushar continues to work at the intersection of startups, enterprise innovation, and public-private collaboration. Today, he advises founders, CXOs, and ecosystem stakeholders on venture growth, innovation strategy, and technology-led transformation while building platforms that accelerate the next generation of global technology companies.

Bassel Bitar

Bassel Bitar is the Senior Manager, Corporate Sales at DMCC, the world’s leading Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise.

Joining DMCC as a Team Leader in 2015, Bassel is responsible for promoting the benefits of doing business in Dubai and setting up companies in DMCC.

Prior to joining DMCC, Bassel held senior sales positions at both Etisalat Telecom and Emirates NBD in Dubai.

Bassel earned a Bachelor of Business administration degree in Hotel Management and tourism from the National American University in 2002.

Salman Amiri

Salman Amiri serves as the Manager at DMCC’s AI Centre, the region’s leading hub for pragmatic Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovation.

Salman leads strategic operations at DMCC's AI and robotics innovation hub, where he drives the development of specialized services, programs, and partnerships that foster ecosystem growth. His work focuses on building strategic relationships with government stakeholders and industry leaders while championing AI adoption initiatives across the organization.

Before joining DMCC in October 2024, Salman was an Autonomous Robotics Researcher at the Technology Innovation Institute, where he specialized in guidance, navigation, and control systems. His background combines technical expertise in AI and robotics with operational leadership experience.

Salman holds a Master's degree in Intelligent Robotic Systems from the Universitat de Girona and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Arizona State University. As an Emirati national, he is committed to advancing the UAE's position as a global hub for technological innovation.

Siddharth Shah

1. India Head of DMCC & Founder of SP Shah Consultants (Dubai) along with Director on board of several Small Medium Enterprise (SMEs) in consulting & retail sectors

2. Management consultant and ex-banker for past 18 years

3. Engineer from IIT-Bombay, MBA from Wharton Business School.