Inderjit has served as an ICAO airport development consultant in several countries of Asia, South-East Asia, Middle-East, Africa and South America. He was the CEO of IGI Airport, New Delhi – the 16th busiest in the world. He has hands-on-experience of all functional aspects of administration and operations of a major international airport. He is an MBA, followed by advanced management course at “Henley-the Management College”, Oxford shire, UK, and on aviation management from the University of California, Berkeley, USA.
He can be reached at inderjit.singh@aviationanalyst.net
Inderjit Singh
Peter A. Bheda
PRINCIPAL
AT PB GLOBAL ADVISORY LLC
Known as a fearless and dynamic leader with over forty years of experience in the global hospitality business, Mr. Bheda is revered in the highest stature by his team of associates and investors. Prior to establishing his own hospitality ownership and management firm in 2013, he excelled as SVP of Operations with Highgate Hotels and oversaw 32 major assets across the United States, generating a total of $1.6 billion in revenue with Net Asset Value at $4.6 billion. He was instrumental in bringing 13 branded and independent hotels to the portfolio and was honored with the “Finest Westin Conversion” award by Starwood Hotels & Resorts.
As VP of Operations & Development for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, he provided global direction to the most profitable division within Wyndham, consisting of 22 hotels with annual revenue exceeding $200 million. In addition to his recent accomplishments, Mr. Bheda spent time as VP of Pakistan Service Limited and provided corporate oversight and operational expertise for Pearl Continental Hotels & Resorts, all of which were members of the “Leading Hotels of the World”. Mr. Bheda holds an Executive Leadership Certificate from Harvard Business School. He is a professor at Boston University’s School of Hotel Administration and is simultaneously pursuing a Master’s Degree from the institution.
Gary Hensel
Gary is a teacher and author. His last stop in the corporate world was as a Director of Human Resources for a midsize international manufacturing corporation. He then spent 20 years in academia as a tenured Department Chair of Business, Management & Marketing with a midsize U.S. College. Gary is presently writing and teaching about wisdom, new thought movement, and growth mindset. He has published 4 books and has won awards for teaching, writing and as a social media influencer. Gary recently won an international award as author of the year in London from the Powerhouse
Global group. He has also won awards for excellence in teaching at multiple academic institutions, Gary's most recent books can be found on Amazon and on his website, "Notes Too A Younger Me", "IAM: Two Of The Most Powerful Words", "ToughRoads", and the soon to be released: "Lessons For A Spiritual Warrior". He teaches Master Classes all over the world and posts the information for these on his website. Gary connects daily with over 135,000 readers and followers from all over the world on many social media platforms.
Mr. Surender Singh Kandhari
Mr. Surender Singh Kandhari is the Chairman and founder of the Al Dobowi Group. What started as an exploratory visit to Dubai in 1975 by Mr. Kandhari, led to the creation of a multinational company with diverse business interests under his visionary leadership. His passion for excellence and integrity are cornerstones on which the Al Dobowi family is built.
Mr. Kandhari is an active and respected leader both in business as well as in the community. He believes in giving back and has been recognized globally for his many philanthropic efforts. An avid golfer, he is a founding member of the Emirates Golf Club where he has served as the Golf Club Captain. He is also the Chairman of the Guru Nanak Darbar Sikh Temple in Dubai, in which he played a founding role.
Vin Lee
CEO, Grand Metropolitan (Beverly Hill's family office), A $7 billion AUM privately-held luxury goods holding company with a 130 brand portfolio. Finlay Fine Jewelers is one of the largest private jeweler groups in North America. HeiligMeyers is also one of the largest private furniture retailers in the United States. Dalgety PLC operates the firms’ food and beverage brands including arable and pastoral farming, IMASCO Ltd. tobacco interests, and Pushkin Caviar. In 2016 Dalgety included Frechef under its umbrella and began introducing Fruishi (Fruit Sushi).
They also own Gallery Rodeo, The Beverly Hills Cigar Club, and Beverly Hills Sports Car. Gallery Rodeo collects fine art including Picasso, Rembrandt, Renoir, Klimt, and Rodin. Our Rodeo Collection added Willem de Kooning in 2015. The Beverly Hills Cigar Club is a private group of individuals passionate about wine, spirits, food, and cigars. They participate in charity auctions, celebrity events, and red carpet functions and much more...
Abundance cannot be tied to your bank account or lavish surroundings. Because, success and happiness are intangiblethey cannot be purchased or stolen."- Vin Lee
Philip Chan
Award Winning Author of : "The 10-SECONDS SPEED MATHS
TECHNIQUE'-The Guaranteed Path to Competence and Enjoyment in Maths"
Multiple Amazon Number One Best Sellers
Advisor to Government and Media
Member of APCTC (Association of Professional Coaches, Trainers & Consultants) & ANLP
Founding Member of The Intelligent Millionaires Network
Radio W.O.R.K.S. World - Jet Set Learning Host
Member of Professional Speakers Academy (By invitation only)
Licensed Black Card Books Professional Speaker
UNICEF Children's Champion
Member of Universal Peace Federation
Dignity in Care Champion
529 Club Ambassador for Film & Media Professionals
Former Environmental Scientist/Researcher
Patron of Canceractive
Adviser/Mentor to TruLittle Heros Awards
Former Adviser to Channel 4 TV Child Genius
Adviser/Connector for JTV and SKY TV
Global Business Connector
Honorary Doctorate for Education Theophany
University Haiti
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Farouk Khailann
Farouk Khailann is an African Entrepreneur with a strong commitment to Africa’s economic growth. He is the Chief Executive Officer of Premium Africa Holdings, an Africa focused investment holding company with assets and projects in Ghana, Liberia, Gambia and Sierra Leone. The company operates in the areas of construction, agribusiness, financial technology, real estate, energy and investment consultancy.
In March 2019, Premium Africa Holdings established its presence in UAE as consultants to various individuals and organizations in facilitating trade and investment between UAE and Africa.
Farouk Khailann holds a number of international appointments. He is the Deputy Executive Director of Global Chamber of Business Leaders, Jury Member of US$1M Hult Prize Startup Challenge, Member of Global Investors Committee at World Angel Business
Investment Forum, Honorary advisor of Asia CEO Community, Board member of World Innovation Alliance, Senior Advisor of Unimeier University (Italy), Board Member of UK- Liberia Chamber of Commerce, and Vice Chairman of African Institute of Small Scale Mining.
Farouk Khailann currently works closely with the offices of five African presidents on various interventions geared towards the economic transformation of their respective countries.
As Keynote/Guest speaker, Farouk Khailann has spoken at various events including Global Business Forum (Dubai), Meet the Farmers Conference, (Dubai), Global Summit of Sports (India) and West Africa Leadership Summit (Nigeria).
www.linkedin.com/in/faroukkhailann
Aaron Sherinian
Aaron Sherinian serves as Vice-President for Global Communications Transformation at Philip Morris International. He joined the company in 2018 as part of the PMI's communications efforts supporting PMI's historic transformation to a smoke-free future. His work focuses on constructive engagement with civil society groups and communications leaders. This portfolio includes forging innovative communications alliances on topics related to innovation and corporate transformation. Before joining PMI, Aaron served as Global Communications Director for the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a global NGO affiliated with one of the most respected faith-based organizations in the world. He oversaw all elements of corporate communications for AKDN during the Diamond Jubilee of His Highness the Aga Khan. Aaron served as Chief Communications and Marketing Officer for the United Nations Foundation
through a period of intense global challenge and change. During Aaron's tenure at the Foundation (2009-2017), the communications team won multiple awards including being named “PR Team of the Year” by PR News. He was named by PR Week magazine as “Global Communicator of the Year” in 2015. Aaron holds degrees from the Johns Hopkins University (School of Advanced International Studies – SAIS) and Brigham Young University, speaks Italian, Spanish, Armenian, and French. He served as a volunteer missionary for the Latterday Saint (Mormon) Church and is active in his local faith community. He and his wife Emily have lived in multiple countries since they married, but today have happily returned to where they first met - Washington, D.C. - now together with four children and a dog. He blogs on occasion at www. globalextrovert.com
Scott Blacklin
CEO & FOUNDER, BLACKLIN ASSOCIATES
Scott Blacklin, CEO and Founder of Blacklin Associates, Washington, D.C., providing international advisory services and international business development for companies, NGOs and governments to achieve their international growth objectives. Mr. Blacklin has particular experience with the challenges and opportunities facing technology companies as they try to scale internationally and take advantage of an unprecedented rollout of infrastructure and services worldwide. Mr. Blacklin has developed an expertise in using Washington’s unique assembly of international funding and financing resources to advance the international sales and development strategies for US and European companies, maximizing their global footprint. Mr. Blacklin played a key role in Cisco’s
global rollout from 2002 to 2010. As vice president, Emerging Markets for Cisco Systems, Mr. Blacklin was responsible for driving sales of Cisco technology and services to public sector organizations in more than 130 countries. Based in Washington, Mr. Blacklin’s responsibilities included developing political support for internet-driven development in these countries, and also for directing development fund resources to these objectives, including the US Exim Bank, TDA, OPIC, IFC, the World Bank, and USAID as well as equity firms.Mr. Blacklin has devoted virtually all of his professional life to furthering commercial and political ties between the United States and emerging markets, with particular experience in Russia and Eastern Europe. Mr. Blacklin spent over ten years in Eastern Europe and Russia, leading the Moscow offices of several US companies, including WJS Incorporated, Westinghouse Electric.
Dr. Steven Bennett
DIRECTOR, GLOBAL GOVERNMENT PRACTICE
SAS, INC.
As the Global Government Practice lead, Steve Bennett is passionate about helping governments around the world put their data to work for the citizens they serve. In his current role, he drives strategic industry positioning and messaging in global government markets. A thought leader in decision science and the application of analytics in government, Steve works to ensure that analytics solutions at SAS deliver maximum value for governments around the world. Prior to SAS, Steve held a number of leadership positions during his 12 years in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Following the events of September 11th 2001, Steve led the design and application of quantitative analysis to inform some
of the United States’ most challenging security decisions, most recently as the Director of the National Bio surveillance Integration Center. Over the course of his career in Government, he led numerous efforts to provide analytic decision support to senior officials in the White House and across the U.S. Government. Steve is relentless in his commitment to helping governments improve decision making, and pursues better organization, management, and use of data as critical to that endeavor.
Steve holds a doctorate in Computational Biochemistry from Stanford, as well as undergraduate degrees in Biology and Chemistry from Caltech, and has authored a number of publications. When not supporting improved analytics in government, he is coaching youth soccer, leading children’s ministry at church, or building something in his workshop.
Garry Gilliam
CEO, THE BRIDGE ECO-VILLAGE; CHARIMAN, EMPOWER THE BRIDGE FOUNDATION & FORMER NFL ATHLETE
Garry graduated from Penn State University with multiple degrees (Business Development, Psychology and Advertising), which he puts to good use in his post-professional football career. During his successful NFL football career (Seattle Seahawks / San Francisco 49ers), Garry learned valuable business and life lessons on the field that enhanced his character, perspective, focus and business acumen off the field. A serial entrepreneur and prolific businessman, Garry uses his businesses to not only complement and enhance one another, but he prioritizes community support through youth empowerment and mentorship, as well.
With a belief that a community is only as strong as
the services, resources and businesses which support it, Garry was determined to find ways to solve some of the biggest needs and fractures within society. It was while playing with the Seahawks that Garry first channeled his vision for a sustainable, mixed-use community eco-system into what is now The Bridge Eco-Village in Harrisburg. When complete, The Bridge Eco-Village will feature solutions to many of the problems facing underserved communities: housing, retail, co-working spaces, education opportunities, entrepreneurship incubators, urban agriculture, sports and entertainment. With plans to expand The Bridge model across the USA and Africa, Garry recognizes that ambitious plans for business expansion depend on meaningful collaboration, continued personal and professional development and the recognition that the businesses of the future must prioritize environmental, social and economic sustainability.
Adel Mohammed Yousif
CHAIRMAN,
CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE
DUBAI QUALITY GROUP
Adel Mohammed Yousif is Chairman of the Continual Improvement Committee in Dubai Quality Group, under the oversight of the Dubai Department of Economic Development and under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum. In line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the Dubai Quality Group was established to develop and promote Quality and Business Excellences practices in the UAE, serving as a platform for networking, knowledge and the promotion of quality of service, allowing the UAE to be a global leader in business excellence.
Additionally, Adel has a senior role in Strategy and Corporate Development for Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), and a member of the Board of Trustees for Circle of Hope UAE, a non-profit organization founded by Her Highness Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, designed to provide education and entrepreneurial opportunity to women and youth in challenged regions, such as refugee camps.
Adel holds MBA from Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge, England. Adel is a strong advocate for ethics, integrity, and accountability in the workplace, and regularly mentors junior executives and youth in leadership, team building, and business ethics.
John Gilmore
PRESIDENT, BRANDTHUMB, INC & FORMER NFL ATHLETE
John Gilmore is an accomplished business executive and former NFL athlete with a powerful reputation as a leader, innovator, humanitarian, and team player.
John serves as the Founder and President of Brandthumb, a boutique marketing agency focused on building brands and developing innovative strategies to achieve outstanding results. Brandthumb connects clients to a robust network of marketing experts, business professionals, and influencers to drive brand recognition and loyalty.
State University, where he received a full athletic scholarship and graduated as a four-year Football Letterman. During his senior year, John was selected as team Captain and awarded the Hall Foundation Award, which honored him as the Nittany Lion’s Outstanding Senior. John went on to a successful After a successful 10-year career in the NFL (Chicago Bears / Tampa Bay Buccaneers / New Orleans Saints).
John began his football career at The Pennsylvania
Recognized for his strong sense of social responsibility, John has received several awards including the NAACP Community Impact Award in 2010, and the Penn State Alumni Achievement award in 2012. John continually strives towards giving back to his community. He currently serves on the board of directors for Family Resources, a Florida-based nonprofit that provides crisis counseling, shelter, and a safe respite for runaway and homeless teens.
Ibrahim N. Al-Zu’bi
CHIEF SUSTAINABILITY OFFICER
MAJID AL FUTTAIM HOLDING
Ibrahim Al-Zu’bi is the Chairman of the World Green Building Council and Chief Sustainability Officer at Majid Al Futtaim-Holding. In his current role, Ibrahim oversees the group-wide Sustainability strategy of Majid Al Futtaim and is in charge of raising the company’s Sustainability Profile in the Middle East and globally. One of Ibrahim’s top priorities is to develop and drive ‘Net positive’ sustainability strategy across the company’s different business units.
Ibrahim joined Majid Al Futtaim Properties in 2011 as the Head of Sustainability for Majid Al Futtaim Properties where he played a pivotal role in driving sustainable real-estate practices across the business, leading our properties business toward regional and
international amongst both governing bodies and our industry peers.
Author of How to ‘Net’ Positive, Ibrahim outlines how Majid Al Futtaim embarked on its Net Positive journey and also provides a conceptual and practical blueprint to help companies start their Net Positive journey.
Ibrahim is the West Asia Coordinator of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) UNESCO Youth Xchange Project. Selected as one of the Top
100 Thought Leaders in Europe and the Middle East by Center for Sustainability and Excellence in the US, he has taken sustainability and CSR initiatives to another level in the Middle East and internationally through awareness campaigns for environmental issues, climate change and education programmes, as well as private sector engagement.
David W. Miller, PhD
DIRECTOR, FAITH & WORK INITIATIVE
SENIOR PROFESSIONAL SPECIALIST IN ETHICS, AND LECUTURER PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
David brings an unusual “bilingual” perspective to the classroom and the boardroom. Before receiving his Ph.D. in ethics and joining the faculty at Princeton University, he spent 16 years in senior executive positions in international business and finance, including eight years in London. David is the Director of the Princeton University Faith & Work Initiative (FWI), a Senior Professional Specialist in Ethics, and a Lecturer. FWI is housed in the Keller Center for Innovation. In addition to his research, teaching, and programs, he also serves as an advisor to corporate CEOs and senior executives on ethics, values-based leadership, culture, and the
role of faith at work. As a thought leader, many senior executives seek his counsel, and scholars, religious organizations, and the media seek his views. An article in the Wall Street Journal recently featured his work with one global client referring to him as the “on-call ethicist.”
Prior to academia, David lived and worked in London, England for eight years, where he was a partner in a private equity firm that specialized in international investment management, corporate finance, and mergers and acquisitions. Before that he was a senior executive and director of the securities services and global custody division of HSBC Group, having held the same position at Midland Bank plc before its acquisition by HSBC. He moved to London as the managing director of the European operations of State Street Bank & Trust, a leading US securities services bank.
Eric Lowitt is an advocate for sustainability, a seasoned investor, entrepreneur, and author.
Over the past two decades, Eric has built Accenture’s US sustainability consulting practice, led Fidelity Investments M&A unit, helped launch a successful venture fund, and has written two books on the pragmatic ways to achieve environmental and social sustainability. A deep believer in the importance of public/private partnerships, Eric is keenly focused on building clean and sustainable infrastructure to support job growth and durable economic activity. He earned his MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Eric is the CEO of Nexus Global Advisors, advising the world's most discerning CEOs and executive leaders of NGOs on issues of competitive strategy,
Eric Lowitt
sustainable development, and collaboration. A Clinton Global Initiative member firm, Nexus Global Advisors serves as brainstormers and partnership brokers among rivals and nontraditional bedfellows, and as trainers for employees, suppliers, and sales forces in order to discover new ways to grow, achieve greater levels of profitability, and to become agile and resilient as the future presents ever-expanding levels of uncertainty.
Eric is the author of The Future of Value, a book that connects sustainability with competitive strategy and financial performance, as well as Collaboration Economy: How to Meet Business, Social and Environmental Needs and Gain Competitive Advantage. explores how six industries are collaborating with competitors, society and the public sector for competitive advantage.
Julia Lagahuzere
POWERHOUSE GLOBAL MAGAZINE (PGMAG)
INTERVIEW WITH: JULIA LAGAHUZERE (JL)
PGMAG: Julia, great to have you on today’s interview with Lady Anita. Please briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
JL: A great lover of culture, and opera in particular, I have dedicated my life’s work to the creation, transmission and promotion of lyric art throughout the world. Being nominated "Femme de Culture 2020" was the wonderful recognition of these twenty years in the field. I have the strong belief that culture and creativity can transform the world for the better, improve well-being and balance out social injustice.
PGMAG: How would you describe your style of leadership?
JL: Solid and determined with a focus on kindness and respect. I trust in the strength of team workbeing listened to, but more importantly, listening. A leader should illuminate the path forward whilst
putting the well-being of the team first, creating a safe space for dialogue and creativity.
PGMAG: As a leader, what would you suggest to someone who is at the point of giving up on their dreams due to life challenges?
JL: Every individual situation is different and the pros and cons need to be weighed up carefully. I don’t believe in following one’s dreams to the detriment of everything else, even though total focus is needed to reach the target. Life is extremely complex and one should rather follow a path to balance, whatever that might be, as opposed to chasing ideals that are often not what we thought they would be in the first place! Sometimes fulfilment comes in other forms.
PGMAG: Please tell us more about ‘Circular Culture’.
JL: Circular Culture is an innovative project linking the performing arts and circular economy values,
Countries will have to decide between a local or global approach to recovery, without neglecting the smaller and medium companies, the heart of society that support a strong middle class.
promoting climate protection and a better future for humanity through creative communication and shared goals. It is inspired by the Renaissance, where art, philosophy and science came together to advance civilization and a new way of seeing the world. This inspiration is pushed further here, for today’s world, with a strong societal engagement structured around the UN Sustainable Development Goals for a better future. Meaningful innovative technology is also an essential part of the mission and we collaborate with corporate partners who want to think differently.
PGMAG: What are some of the steps needed for economic recovery in this challenged time (Covid-19)?
JL: Countries will have to
decide between a local or global approach to recovery, without neglecting the smaller and medium companies, the heart of society that support a strong middle class. This is also a great chance to consolidate and strengthen Europe. In my opinion an important step should be ensuring that growth leads to a
more equitable society.
PGMAG: What were the top three authors that changed your life?
JL: Albert Camus for having the capacity to “illuminate the problem of the human conscience in our time”, whilst offering hope and a
certain redemption. James Baldwin for the striking juxtaposition of intimate personal challenges set in a wider complex social setting. Haruki Murakami for his exquisite poetry and sentimental honesty that always leaves me breathless touching the depths of my soul.
PGMAG: What would you say to your younger self?
JL: To try and live more in the present enjoying special moments, as opposed to regretting the past or placing too much faith and hope in an uncertain future.
PGMAG: What are some of the lessons that life has taught you as a leader?
JL: That words and ideas are a good start but not enough. Only through actions leading to concrete measures can we make a real difference. Also inspiration and guidance can come from the unlikeliest sources so always be open to listening and learning!
PGMAG: What was the best advice you have ever received, and by whom?
JL: Always believe in yourself. My mother.
PGMAG: What is your message for world leaders?
JL: Have the compassion, empathy and courage to put the greater good over any personal gain. We need to work in the same direction all together if we want to save our world and create a better future.
PGMAG: Thank you for your time – much appreciated
JL: Thank you for this wonderful platform allowing leaders to express themselves and share their vision!
SUPPORTING WOMEN AND CHILDREN GLOBALLY (03RD APRIL 2021)
Powerful Global Women Foundation in collaboration Royalty Kids Montessori School present A one day easter retreat for children and teenagers. Theme of the program was: The Total Child. The program includes reason for the season, cinema, POP quiz, music, baking and losts more. Mrs. Josephine, Phillip Itsuokor (Proprietress, Royalty Kids) was present as host. Over 100 children were in attendance during the program.
POWERFUL GLOBAL WOMEN FOUNDATION
CHILDREN RETREAT EVENT (12TH SEPTEMBER 2020)
We had various workshops for them during the gathering. We also gave facemasks each child that was in attendance. Over one hundred children attended the event. They were all fed as part of our tradition to do. A massive thank you to Ross Swan for supporting our mission.
This project was led by our amazing Vice-president (Mrs Josephine Itsuokor).
POWERFUL GLOBAL WOMEN FOUNDATION
COVID-19 PROJECTS
As part of PGWF mission to support more families during this challenged time, we have been able to hold two projects (one in April and the other on 13th July 2020). We distributed food supplies to several families and orphanage homes.
Our team lead by Mrs Josephine Itsuokor (Vice-president of PGWF) made these projects a success. We will continue to reach out to more families through the support of our global partners.
VICE PRESIDENT MRS JOSPHINE PHILIP ITSUOKOR
Powerful Global Women Foundation (Powerhouse Charity) was founded in 20l6 in Nigeria, West Africa, by Lady Anita Duckworth-Bradshaw. The core objective of this organization is to transform the lives of women and children, through various projects centred around the need of the service group.
In 20l6 Lady Anita single handedly fed over 400 children as part of “project feed l000 children globally”, and held an empowerment conference for the women. Through this project, so many women have gone to do great things with the knowledge they gained from the event.
She recently held a life transforming event for women in Lagos, Nigeria as part of International women’s month celebration 20l8. The turnout was very encouraging. She is working towards supporting more families to keep their children and wards in school through” project back-to-school” starting in September 20l8.
We are seeking for global support from individuals and organisations who would love to be a part of this service to humanity.
To support us, please visit: www.powerhouseglobalwomen.com or email womanthepowerhouse@gmail.com or powerhouseglobalmag@gmail.com
CHARITY PROJECT
As part of our Global Annual commitment, we were able to successfully complete project feed the children 2019 mission. Over 150 children were fed at this year’s event. Powerful Women Global Foundation (PGWF ) is a charity set up by Lady Anita Duckworth-Bradshaw in 2016. The service users are women and children. To support PGWF, please email womanthepowerhouse@gmail.com
