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Frederick currently works in the Central Investment Services Department (CISD) at ADIA, a globally diversified investment institution that prudently invests funds on behalf of the Government of Abu Dhabi through a strategy focused on long-term value creation.

Hashim Kudsi is the Managing Partner of Liwa Capital Advisors, which he co-founded in 2017 with Khalifa Al Kindi. Previously, Mr. Kudsi worked with Mr. Al Kindi in establishing the Abu Dhabi Investment Council (ADIC) in 2007, where he served as an Executive Director responsible for Active Investment Strategies and as a member of the ADIC Investment Committee. He began his professional career at the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) in 1989. Mr. Kudsi has an extensive background in the asset management industry. In a career managing portfolios and evaluating asset managers for both ADIA and ADIC, he has identified many best-in-class asset management firms and has worked with each one directly over the years. His understanding of global financial markets, asset classes and economic cycles has given him the expertise to identify an allocation framework that has preserved and grown wealth over decades. Mr. Kudsi has experience in the banking sector through his involvement as a Non-Executive Director at the National Bank of Abu Dhabi and his time serving as a member of its Risk Management Committee. Mr. Kudsi holds a bachelor of science in business administration from American University in Washington DC and is a Chartered Financial Analyst.

Semih is a well-versed professional with work experience spanning over 10 years in FMCG, telecommunications and consultancy. He has delivered many trainings on Data Analytics, Design Thinking, Branding, Project Management and other subjects in his areas of expertise. Semih Kumluk is a Digital Training Senior Manager at PwC’s Academy. He designs, develops and delivers custom-designed upskilling programmes in all digital topics including Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Cloud and Blockchain.

Deborah is Co-Founder of Sustainability Leadership Forum as well as the author of "Better Than Your Behaviour," where she explores the critical need to upgrade leadership for the tech age. Her experience includes scaling high-growth teams and collaborating with top-tier investors and companies to drive sustainable, responsible growth. She partners with visionary founders who are building transformative technology that not only accelerates progress but also earns trust through intelligence, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to positive impact. By doing so, she creates long-term value and instills confidence in the future of AI and technology.