Ahmed Bin Sulayem

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 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.

Belal Jassoma

Senior Director - Tech Ecosystems,
DMCC
Belal Jassoma is Director of Ecosystems at DMCC, the world’s leading business district and authority on international commodities trade and enterprise.

Belal joined DMCC in 2011 and has been instrumental in scaling up DMCC’s ecosystems and commercial offering, including new products, services and member engagement programmes. In his current capacity as Director for Ecosystems, Belal is responsible for developing key strategic relationships, partnerships and product functions as well as overseeing ecosystem development across several of DMCC’s industry verticals such as crypto, gaming, AI, energy and financial services.

Belal holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the American University of Sharjah and brings over 18 years of experience in real estate, investment, and government administration.

Wei XIANG

Partner,
Jiangsu Yiyou Tianyuan Law Firm

Master of International Commercial Law, Partner of Jiangsu Yiyou Tianyuan Law Firm.

Since joining Yiyou Tianyuan in 2013, his practice areas include corporate law, business compliance, and international trade. He also holds the qualification certificates for fund and securities practice. He serves as the permanent legal advisor for many foreign - invested enterprises, private enterprises, and listed companies, and has rich practical experience in corporate governance, business contract risk prevention, and international dispute resolution. In the field of overseas investment, he has participated in serving projects such as round - trip investment, cross - border fund investment operations, and cross - border mergers and acquisitions.

He is currently a member of the Cross - border Trade Business Committee of the Jiangsu Lawyers Association and a member of the Internet and Digital Economy Legal Professional Committee of the Suzhou Lawyers Association.

Zhang Feng

Asset manager,
CEIBS Alumni

• Alumni Association of China Europe International Business School (CEIBS)
• Asset manager of CEIBS Alumni (Suzhou) Headquarters Building, Secretary-General and Vice President of the Alumni Association of CEIBS

Shi Jihong

Chairman of the Board of Directors,
Renxinxiu Group and Xiangbanbao Digital Technology

Mr. Shi Jihong graduated from Zhejiang University with a major in computer software and holds an MBA from China Europe International Business School. He is also a visiting professor at University of Science and Technology Liaoning and Jiaxing University. Currently, he serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Rookie Group and the Chairman of Xiangbanbao Digital Technology.

He is currently the Vice President of the China National Light Industry Council, the Vice Chairman of the China Leather Industry Association, the Deputy Director of the National Leather Standardization Committee and the Director of the Luggage Sub - technical Committee, the Supervisor - General of the China Industrial Design Association, and the recipient of the Silver Medal of the Guanghua Longteng China Design Contribution Award.

He is currently a council member of the Zheshang General Association, an executive member of the Zhejiang Federation of Industry and Commerce, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Zhejiang Leather Industry Association, the President of the Dubai Chapter of the Shenzhen Cross - border E - commerce Association, the President of the Jiaxing Luggage Industry Association, the Vice President of the Zhejiang Private Economy International Cooperation Chamber of Commerce, the Vice President of the Zhejiang International Digital Trade Association and the President of the Digital Trade Special Committee, and a member of the German Federal Association for Economic Development and Foreign Trade (BWA). He is also the founder of the Rookie Public Welfare Foundation and the Loving Bags Public Welfare Platform.

Founded in 1998, Rookie Group has continuously developed and made breakthroughs in four major sectors: consumer goods manufacturing, industrial park development and operation, exhibition economy, and industrial digitalization. It has established factories and branches in many countries in China, Europe, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, etc. It helps Chinese consumer goods manufacturing enterprises enhance new - quality productivity and achieve global development through the industrial digitalization technological revolution and the platform of the Dubai International Consumer Goods Expo.

Justin Li

Managing Director,
Sulainman Al Naqbi Law Firm

Yang Yan

Corporate Associates and legal advisor,
Sulaiman Al Naqbi Advocates and Legal Consultants

Yan Yang is a Corporate Associates and legal advisor at Sulaiman Al Naqbi Advocates&Legal Consultants,bringing extensive experience in international business law,compliance,and cross-border transaction. She has advised multinational corporations and clients across China,Europe,and the United States,with a strong focus on cross-border transaction,corporate governance and regulatory compliance.

Before joining the firm,Yan served as Associate lawyer at JunHe LLP, one of China’s top law firms, she worked on IPO,M&A and compliance matters,including due diligence,regulatory filings,and FCPA/GDPR advisory for multinational clients. She also worked for Marriott International as Corporate Counsel.She began her career at UGGC Advocates(Shanghai Office),advising European clients on M&A,corporate structuring,and commercial contracts,while liaising with Chinese authorities.

Yan holds an LL.M. from Tsinghua University and LL.B.from East China University of Political Science and Law.She also studied at Georgetown Law in Washington,D.C. She is admitted to the PRC Bar and UAE legal consultant.

With her global perspective and cross-border legal expertise,Yan strengthens the firm’s international practice and supports clients in navigating complex business and regulatory environments.

Wen Ji

Assistant to General Manager,
Beijing Bank, Suzhou Branch

Marwan Saleh

Senior Director – Special Zones,
DMCC
Marwan Mohamed Saleh is the Senior Director – Special Zones, at DMCC. He brings over 25 years of work experience in strategic planning, marketing and business development, driving international sales and realising business objectives.

Prior to joining DMCC, Mr. Saleh was the Head of Business Development and International Sales at the Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC).

Mr. Saleh is well-known for his extensive work with Etisalat Afghanistan from 1996 to 2015. He began his career journey as a Government & Corporate Segment Manager. Demonstrating excellence and business acumen, he then climbed the corporate ladder to become Vice President for Etisalat Afghanistan between 2011-2014, before assuming the role of the CEO at Etisalat Afghanistan.

Mr. Saleh completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration in the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU). He also holds multiple certifications in leadership and organisational leadership from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard Business School.

Yiling Gui

Regional Representative – Far East,
DMCC

Yiling Gui serves as Regional Representative of the Far East at DMCC, where she plays a central role in advancing the organisation’s global business development strategy and strengthening partnerships that attract high-value enterprises to Dubai. Her work focuses on expanding DMCC’s diverse member base across sectors such as technology, finance, and high-growth markets.

Before joining DMCC, Yiling held senior roles at leading global institutions including Samsung, Morgan Stanley, IDG Capital, and CICC. Her career spans digital marketing, platform innovation, start-up incubation, and fintech strategy, with a strong track record in fintech acceleration, AI adoption, and government partnership development. She has led cross-border projects across key international markets including China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Germany, and Canada.

Yiling holds a Master’s degree in Economics from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK).