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Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer,
DMCC
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 free zone in 2022 with over 21,000 member companies from 180 countries, employing over 65,000 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 2021, DMCC was named the ‘Global Free Zone of the Year’ by The Financial Times fDi Magazine, for a record seven consecutive years.
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 much-anticipated Uptown Dubai district.
Mr Bin Sulayem currently serves as the Chairman of 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 in November 2015. Shortly after, the UAE Ministry of Economy officially appointed Mr Bin Sulayem as the UAE’s Chair of the Kimberley Process for 2016.
Director, Ruta N
More than 15 years of experience in the Information and Communication Technologies -ICT sector in Colombia. He has worked on the management and implementation projects that have allowed the reduction of gender and digital talent gaps related to the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Senior Professional for Local and International Relations, ACI Medellín
An engineer and marketing specialist scientist with 1 year of experience working with ACI Medellín as local and global relations professional for international cooperation initiatives and foreign investment opportunities. Currently, the investment advisor for the IT industry from ACI Medellín. Passionate about innovation, travels, connections, international relations, and more opportunities for all.
The Agency of Cooperation and Investment of Medellín and the Metropolitan Area – ACI Medellín, is the mayor’s office entity leading the city’s internationalization process through the management of different international cooperation opportunities, the attraction of national and foreign investment, and the generation of worldwide alliances to promote sustainable development in the region and encourage the creation of opportunities to improve the quality of life of our population. Since its start in 2002, ACI Medellín has positioned itself as a key player in the internationalization process of the city by the consolidation of high-level relationships and strategic alliances with different international actors for the territory’s progress and development, and the positioning of Medellín in the international context.
International Project Leader for Asia and Latin America, Ruta N Medellín
International Project Leader for Asia and Latin America markets at the Innovation and business center of Medellin – Colombia RUTA N. Professional in Administration and quality specialist with more than 10 years’ experience in design and implementation of continuous improvement systems in both national and international companies. I focused on creating strategies and tactics to ensure the development of commercial management for companies in these markets. Additionally, I support the creation of value alliances for the ecosystem of science, technology and innovation of Medellín city.
We are the Innovation and business center of Medellin, our main purpose is to contribute to improve the life quality of the people of Medellin through Science, Technology and Innovation, inclusively and sustainably. Innovation will be the primary driver of the economy and of the city’s well-being and our vision is to coordinate the STI ecosystem to transform the city towards a knowledge-based economy.
We have three strategic priorities: Attracting talent, capital and global companies; Developing and strengthening the corporate world of innovation and entrepreneurship; generating solutions for city Needs and challenges.
Regional Representative - Americas & Oceania, DMCC
Mohammed Ibrahim Mohammed is a Senior Manager of Corporate Sales at DMCC, the world’s leading Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise.
Joining DMCC in 2014, Mohammed is responsible for promoting the benefits of doing business in Dubai and establishing a presence in DMCC. Building strategic relationships is a key focus for Mohammed, and so too is engaging with local and international business communities at key industry events throughout the year.
With over 16 years of business development and corporate sales experience, Mohammed has worked alongside a number of senior figures in both the public and private sectors of the United Arab Emirates. Mohammed earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from the American University in Emirates.
Representative, ProColombia
Tatiana Cordoba is the representative of ProColombia, the Trade, Investment and Tourism promotion agency under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Tourism of Colombia, to the Lower Gulf Region.
An economist with +10 years of experience in finance, international trade and FDI and with ample international experience having lived in 8 countries and worked in international organizations, Tatiana specializes in developing partnerships and investment alliances between in Colombia and the Middle East.
Head of Events and Partnerships, DMCC
Samer Merhi is the Head of Events and Partnerships at DMCC, the world’s leading Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise.
Joining DMCC in 2012, Samer is responsible for delivering the organisation’s event programme in line with corporate marketing strategy and business objectives.
Technically knowledgeable and professionally qualified, Samer forges strategic relationships with partners around the world to deliver an ever-growing DMCC calendar of events both physical and virtual.
In a career spanning 15 years, Samer has managed some of the region’s largest and high-profile live events and conferences, as well as diplomatic meetings and industry gatherings.
