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24 June 2026
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Yacin El-Ouadih
Risk & Commercial Underwriting Director,
Coface
Speaker Profile
Yacin El-Ouadih
Risk & Commercial Underwriting Director,Coface
Yacin has over 15 years of international experience across France, Italy, the Netherlands, and the UAE. He specializes in underwriting and credit insurance, with a strong background in financial risk management. Yacin supports GCC companies in achieving sustainable growth by advising CFOs and Credit Managers on trade receivables and protecting international investments. He holds a Master’s in International Management & Business Development from the University of Lyon, along with certifications in Project & Infrastructure Financing and Organizational Leadership from Harvard Business School.
Crystal Dsouza
Senior Underwriter and Head of Trade Credit,
Markel
Speaker Profile
Crystal Dsouza
Senior Underwriter and Head of Trade Credit,Markel
Crystal Dsouza is a Senior Underwriter and Head of Trade Credit for the MENA region at Markel. She has over a decade of experience in trade credit insurance and finance, leading regional growth and credit risk governance. Crystal has been key in expanding Markel’s presence in the region. She holds an MBA in Business Strategy and multiple international credit certifications, demonstrating her expertise in credit risk management and strategic planning.
Zena Brake
Credit Director,
Allianz Trade
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Zena Brake
Credit Director,Allianz Trade
Zena brings extensive experience in credit insurance and banking within the UAE. Since joining Allianz Trade in 2011, she has held roles including Credit Underwriting Team Leader, Head of Credit Assessment, and Credit Director. Previously, she worked at Noor Bank in Dubai, serving in Consumer Banking, Distribution, and Islamic Finance. Zena is a CFA charterholder and a member of the CFA Society Emirates. She holds a Master’s in Applied Finance and Banking from the University of Wollongong.
Abdul Radi
Head of Business Development,
EYERIS International Limited
Speaker Profile
Abdul Radi
Head of Business Development,EYERIS International Limited
Abdo Radi oversees operations across the Middle East and Africa as Head of Business Development at EYERIS. He has extensive experience in receivables management and financing, focusing on trade credit risk solutions. Abdo started his career in factoring with Levant Factors s.a.l. and joined EYERIS in 2013 as a Sales Executive. He has contributed to the development of the TCIS™ system and is involved in marketing, underwriting, and market expansion strategies.
Abdelhamid Ali
Head of Risk Underwriting,
Etihad Credit Insurance
Speaker Profile
Abdelhamid Ali
Head of Risk Underwriting,Etihad Credit Insurance
Abdelhamid Ali is Head of Risk Underwriting at Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), Dubai, overseeing risk underwriting to enable informed risk decisions and support business growth. He has 20+ years’ experience in banking and trade credit insurance across the GCC and Middle East. Before joining ECI in March 2024, he spent 10 years at Atradius as Head of Credit Risk for the Middle East, Egypt, and Pakistan, and previously held roles at Commercial International Bank (CIB) in Egypt and Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) after relocating to Dubai in 2007.
Varun Divecha
Head of Commercial,
Atradius
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Varun Divecha
Head of Commercial,Atradius
Varun Divecha has nearly 20 years of experience in financial services. He began in banking, developing expertise in financial analysis and operations over seven years. Transitioning to credit insurance, he has spent the past 12 years managing accounts, leading regional teams, and shaping market strategies. Varun supports businesses in mitigating credit risk across local and international markets through strategic leadership.
Sankar Ramachandran
Growth Leader, Credit Specialty – MENA
Marsh
Speaker Profile
Sankar Ramachandran
Growth Leader, Credit Specialty – MENAMarsh
Sankar Ramachandran brings 18 years of experience in credit insurance, delivering tailored solutions for managing credit risk. Formerly Head of Distribution at Coface, he demonstrated strategic leadership during his 8-year tenure, including roles like Head of Direct Sales for GCC. His background includes positions at Tasdeer, Euler Hermes, and Morison Menon, where he started his career in sales and relationship management.
Risks in commodity pricing and supply chain management
Strategies for managing market volatility and protecting financial performance
Approaches to strengthening cash flow and financial resilience
Opportunities for diversification and innovation in financial management