Tariq Said
Founder and CEO,
Amp Energy
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Tariq Said
Founder and CEO,Amp Energy
Tariq Said is the Founder and CEO of Amp, an energy analytics startup helping businesses transform their buildings into intelligent, energy-efficient environments. With a focus on leveraging data and software to optimise energy usage, he brings extensive experience in renewable energy and clean technology, having previously co-founded Sirius Energy. Tariq’s work is driven by a vision to make energy efficiency accessible and impactful for commercial buildings.
Eftal Efecinar
Chief Strategy Officer,
Coral
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Eftal Efecinar
Chief Strategy Officer,Coral
Eftal is a sustainability leader with over 15 years of experience driving climate action through decarbonization initiatives. Her expertise spans energy transition, decarbonization technologies, and policy, fuelled by a strong educational background in international relations and energy security.
Jimmy Thatcher
Director of Data Science and AI,
Digital Energy AI
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Jimmy Thatcher
Director of Data Science and AI,Digital Energy AI
Jimmy Thatcher is the Director of Data Science and AI at Digital Energy AI, where he has been driving innovation since 2018. Based in Dubai, he leads the strategic implementation of advanced data science and AI techniques across the entire energy value chain, with a focus on improving efficiency, reliability, and affordability.
At Digital Energy AI, Jimmy oversees teams delivering cutting-edge solutions that leverage IoT, data science, AI, and blockchain to address some of the industry’s most pressing challenges. His portfolio of projects includes applying deep learning for production decline forecasting, optimising offshore supply vessel routes, and developing anomaly detection systems to identify faulty sensors and unusual network activity.
In addition to leading applied projects, Jimmy collaborates with academic partners to advance research into emerging technologies and future applications in digital energy. His work reflects a platform-agnostic, innovation-first approach that is shaping the evolution of digital business in the energy sector.
Sherine Mahmoud
Senior Program Lead,
C3
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Sherine Mahmoud
Senior Program Lead,C3
Sherine Mahmoud is Senior Program Lead at C3 – Companies Creating Change, where she designs and leads programs for impact-driven startups across the MENA region. With a focus on education, entrepreneurship, and community development, Sherine has led initiatives across Egypt and the UAE that empower youth, elevate underserved communities, and support mission-driven ventures. Her experience spans early childhood education, training, and program design for high-growth startups. Grounded in a deep belief in lifelong learning and the transformative power of innovation, Sherine is committed to creating opportunities for individuals and organizations to thrive.
Evgeny Garanin
Associate Director - Corporate Sustainability,
DMCC
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Evgeny Garanin
Associate Director - Corporate Sustainability,DMCC
Evgeny Garanin is DMCC’s leading sustainability expert, playing a key role in the development and implementation of the organization’s ESG strategy. As the Secretary of the SDG Steering Committee, he oversees company-wide performance metrics and leads engagement with external stakeholders.
Evgeny conducted the analysis of DMCC’s environmental footprint and spearheaded a digital transformation that significantly reduced FTEs while improving energy and water consumption across DMCC’s community. He developed the company’s 2050 net-zero strategy and established the Sustainability Hub, an ecosystem focused on empowering the private sector with practical tools to enhance their ESG performance through partnerships, a world-class expert network, and advisory services.
Previously, Evgeny held several public sector roles focused on policy development and public affairs across various commodity industries. Notably, he served as an advisor to the Permanent Mission of the UAE to the United Nations, where he played a key role in the adoption of the resolution on the Kimberley Process and conflict diamonds. His work in these roles underscored his commitment to advancing sustainable practices and ethical standards in global trade.