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Ahmed El-Bahri, 49 years old, is an experienced and recognized professional in the healthcare sector. His unique, rich, and diverse career of over 20 years has allowed him to develop proven expertise in this field. His sector-specific expertise, combined with his managerial and leadership skills, has led to remarkable and high-impact achievements in areas such as healthcare delivery, territorial health organization, the healthcare industry, and biotechnology.
Ali is a visionary entrepreneur who has founded a successful neo bank. Leveraging his deep understanding of the finance industry and emerging markets, Ali identified the need for innovative banking solutions and took the initiative to establish a neo bank. As one of the founders, he participated the entire journey from conceptualization to implementation, building a robust platform that offers modern and customer-centric banking services. Ali’s leadership skills, combined with his strategic acumen and ability to navigate regulatory landscapes, have allowed the neo bank to thrive and gain recognition in the industry. His passion for revolutionizing financial services and his commitment to providing accessible and user-friendly banking experiences position him as a driving force in the fintech sector.
Arnaud is curently serving as the Chairman of the Dubai Belgian Business Council. He plays a pivotal role in promoting trade, investment, and collaboration between the two countries.
Through his leadership, the Dubai Belgium Business Council continues to serve as a vital platform for businesses, professionals, and entrepreneurs seeking to capitalize on the opportunities presented by the dynamic markets of Dubai and Belgium. His vision, strategic guidance, and unwavering dedication to fostering strong business relationships make him an exceptional leader, inspiring others to strive for excellence in their pursuits.
He is as well the General Manager of Ogloba providing cutting-edge Payment technologies to the large Retail Groups and Telecom Operators in the Region.
Currently serving as the Head of Data Products at Al Shaya, Nicolas Daisomont is a highly skilled product manager with a strong entrepreneurial spirit.
Amongst his successful ventures, Nicolas’s ability to navigate product development and strategy played a vital role in Urbantz’s successful journey from initial investment to Series A funding. He also established the MEA data practice for Cloudworks and established and led a software factory in Brussels.
In summary he consistently applies his entrepreneurial mindset to create impactful solutions and drive success in diverse entrepreneurial environments.
Karim Boutaour is a highly accomplished professional known for his expertise in operational excellence, strategy, startup growth, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), directorship, and entrepreneurship. With a remarkable track record in the business world, Karim has made significant contributions to various industries and organizations.
Souphien is a seasoned entrepreneur and visionary leader with a passion for leveraging cutting-edge technologies to drive business growth, innovation and create transformative solutions. With a proven track record in launching and scaling multiple successful ventures, he has consistently delivered exceptional results by aligning business strategies with emerging trends, develop strategic solutions, and lead high-performing teams. His expertise lies in cloud technology, organizational excellence, investment and management, and operational efficiency.
Ali is a visionary entrepreneur who has founded a successful neo bank. Leveraging his deep understanding of the finance industry and emerging markets, Ali identified the need for innovative banking solutions and took the initiative to establish a neo bank. As one of the founders, he participated the entire journey from conceptualization to implementation, building a robust platform that offers modern and customer-centric banking services. Ali’s leadership skills, combined with his strategic acumen and ability to navigate regulatory landscapes, have allowed the neo bank to thrive and gain recognition in the industry. His passion for revolutionizing financial services and his commitment to providing accessible and user-friendly banking experiences position him as a driving force in the fintech sector.
Arnaud is curently serving as the Chairman of the Dubai Belgian Business Council. He plays a pivotal role in promoting trade, investment, and collaboration between the two countries.
Through his leadership, the Dubai Belgium Business Council continues to serve as a vital platform for businesses, professionals, and entrepreneurs seeking to capitalize on the opportunities presented by the dynamic markets of Dubai and Belgium. His vision, strategic guidance, and unwavering dedication to fostering strong business relationships make him an exceptional leader, inspiring others to strive for excellence in their pursuits.
He is as well the General Manager of Ogloba providing cutting-edge Payment technologies to the large Retail Groups and Telecom Operators in the Region.
Currently serving as the Head of Data Products at Al Shaya, Nicolas Daisomont is a highly skilled product manager with a strong entrepreneurial spirit.
Amongst his successful ventures, Nicolas’s ability to navigate product development and strategy played a vital role in Urbantz’s successful journey from initial investment to Series A funding. He also established the MEA data practice for Cloudworks and established and led a software factory in Brussels.
In summary he consistently applies his entrepreneurial mindset to create impactful solutions and drive success in diverse entrepreneurial environments.
Karim Boutaour is a highly accomplished professional known for his expertise in operational excellence, strategy, startup growth, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), directorship, and entrepreneurship. With a remarkable track record in the business world, Karim has made significant contributions to various industries and organizations.
Souphien is a seasoned entrepreneur and visionary leader with a passion for leveraging cutting-edge technologies to drive business growth, innovation and create transformative solutions. With a proven track record in launching and scaling multiple successful ventures, he has consistently delivered exceptional results by aligning business strategies with emerging trends, develop strategic solutions, and lead high-performing teams. His expertise lies in cloud technology, organizational excellence, investment and management, and operational efficiency.
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Ahmed El-Bahri, 49 years old, is an experienced and recognized professional in the healthcare sector. His unique, rich, and diverse career of over 20 years has allowed him to develop proven expertise in this field. His sector-specific expertise, combined with his managerial and leadership skills, has led to remarkable and high-impact achievements in areas such as healthcare delivery, territorial health organization, the healthcare industry, and biotechnology.
A graduate of the Clermont-Ferrand School of Business and a former student of the National School of Public Health, Ahmed is driven by the desire to make an impact and create value. His passion for innovation and performance is supported by strong management skills and the leadership necessary to drive change within organizations and teams. Ahmed is passionate about developing activities and implementing projects, with a focus on aligning a strong strategic vision with a constant pursuit of operational excellence.
Currently a member of the management committee of the Biotech Company Ziwig, serving as Director of Innovation and Projects, he has previously led leading healthcare organizations in their respective fields. For example, he has served as the director of the Cheikh Khalifa Ibn Zaid Foundation in Casablanca, Morocco (which oversees the Cheikh Khalifa and Bouskoura University Hospitals and the Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences) and as the president of the Elsan subsidiary in Morocco (a French leader in private hospitalization in France). He has also held key institutional responsibilities in healthcare in France, including serving as head of hospital establishments at the Ministry of Health (with a primary mission of modernizing and improving the efficiency of healthcare facilities) and as Director of Care Organization at the Regional Health Agency of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur (with a primary mission of regulating healthcare provision in the PACA region). He has also held leadership positions in various French university hospitals (in Paris, Nancy, and Montpellier).
Ali is a visionary entrepreneur who has founded a successful neo bank. Leveraging his deep understanding of the finance industry and emerging markets, Ali identified the need for innovative banking solutions and took the initiative to establish a neo bank. As one of the founders, he participated the entire journey from conceptualization to implementation, building a robust platform that offers modern and customer-centric banking services. Ali’s leadership skills, combined with his strategic acumen and ability to navigate regulatory landscapes, have allowed the neo bank to thrive and gain recognition in the industry. His passion for revolutionizing financial services and his commitment to providing accessible and user-friendly banking experiences position him as a driving force in the fintech sector.
An accomplished Compliance professional with over 15 years of accumulated international experience, encompassing especially Operational Risk, Financial Crime Compliance and AML/Compliance frameworks. Highly skilled in analyzing and advising on risks associated with client relationships, notably through reviews of Financial Crime activities (such as Sanctions Exposure, Bribery & Corruption, Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing, Tax Evasion and Fraud) or Risk Appetite concerns (with topics including Human Rights, Geopolitics, Social and Environmental Impacts, Logistics or Cryptocurrencies for instance). Equally well-versed in identifying emerging risks to enable appropriate risk management and produce policies and guidance. Possess solid experience in setting up AML/Compliance frameworks, facilitating the implementation of policies and processes, managing risks, ensuring that the procedures or any variations are in line with local regulatory requirements and conducting training to internal stakeholders. Additionally, recently supported and led several compliance digitalization projects across the region in partnership with regulators and fintech.
Ali has launched SEGHIR & Associates, a consultancy company specialized in strategy, risk and ethics. Ali serves as Advisory Board member for multiple companies in financial, entertainment and lifestyle sectors in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
He has published several articles on Finance and is a prominent business ethics, Islamic finance, and commodity lecturer.
He started his career in BNPP, a global leading bank, contributing to mergers due diligence, special investigations, risk management, compliance, and corporate social responsibility in emerging markets. He was also part of New Products Committees.
He then moved to the Middle East, successfully taking on the role of Regional Head of Risk & Compliance for Louis Dreyfus Company, a major commodity trading company where he enforced best trading practices, reviewed food security issues, and mitigated key supply chain risks across Middle East and Africa.
In his current role of Regional Compliance Director of a US Listed-Company, Ali ensures that business initiatives fully align with the most stringent ethical standards. He liaises with regulators to enable financial inclusion through new products and new channels and advises on the financial sector modernisation.
Currently a member of the management committee of the Biotech Company Ziwig, serving as Director of Innovation and Projects, he has previously led leading healthcare organizations in their respective fields. For example, he has served as the director of the Cheikh Khalifa Ibn Zaid Foundation in Casablanca, Morocco (which oversees the Cheikh Khalifa and Bouskoura University Hospitals and the Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences) and as the president of the Elsan subsidiary in Morocco (a French leader in private hospitalization in France). He has also held key institutional responsibilities in healthcare in France, including serving as head of hospital establishments at the Ministry of Health (with a primary mission of modernizing and improving the efficiency of healthcare facilities) and as Director of Care Organization at the Regional Health Agency of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur (with a primary mission of regulating healthcare provision in the PACA region). He has also held leadership positions I
Arnaud is curently serving as the Chairman of the Dubai Belgian Business Council. He plays a pivotal role in promoting trade, investment, and collaboration between the two countries.
Through his leadership, the Dubai Belgium Business Council continues to serve as a vital platform for businesses, professionals, and entrepreneurs seeking to capitalize on the opportunities presented by the dynamic markets of Dubai and Belgium. His vision, strategic guidance, and unwavering dedication to fostering strong business relationships make him an exceptional leader, inspiring others to strive for excellence in their pursuits.
He is as well the General Manager of Ogloba providing cutting-edge Payment technologies to the large Retail Groups and Telecom Operators in the Region.
Currently a member of the management committee of the Biotech Company Ziwig, serving as Director of Innovation and Projects, he has previously led leading healthcare organizations in their respective fields. For example, he has served as the director of the Cheikh Khalifa Ibn Zaid Foundation in Casablanca, Morocco (which oversees the Cheikh Khalifa and Bouskoura University Hospitals and the Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences) and as the president of the Elsan subsidiary in Morocco (a French leader in private hospitalization in France). He has also held key institutional responsibilities in healthcare in France, including serving as head of hospital establishments at the Ministry of Health (with a primary mission of modernizing and improving the efficiency of healthcare facilities) and as Director of Care Organization at the Regional Health Agency of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur (with a primary mission of regulating healthcare provision in the PACA region). He has also held leadership positions I
Currently serving as the Head of Data Products at Al Shaya, Nicolas Daisomont is a highly skilled product manager with a strong entrepreneurial spirit.
Amongst his successful ventures, Nicolas’s ability to navigate product development and strategy played a vital role in Urbantz’s successful journey from initial investment to Series A funding. He also established the MEA data practice for Cloudworks and established and led a software factory in Brussels.
In summary he consistently applies his entrepreneurial mindset to create impactful solutions and drive success in diverse entrepreneurial environments.
Currently a member of the management committee of the Biotech Company Ziwig, serving as Director of Innovation and Projects, he has previously led leading healthcare organizations in their respective fields. For example, he has served as the director of the Cheikh Khalifa Ibn Zaid Foundation in Casablanca, Morocco (which oversees the Cheikh Khalifa and Bouskoura University Hospitals and the Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences) and as the president of the Elsan subsidiary in Morocco (a French leader in private hospitalization in France). He has also held key institutional responsibilities in healthcare in France, including serving as head of hospital establishments at the Ministry of Health (with a primary mission of modernizing and improving the efficiency of healthcare facilities) and as Director of Care Organization at the Regional Health Agency of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur (with a primary mission of regulating healthcare provision in the PACA region). He has also held leadership positions I
Karim Boutaour is a highly accomplished professional known for his expertise in operational excellence, strategy, startup growth, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), directorship, and entrepreneurship. With a remarkable track record in the business world, Karim has made significant contributions to various industries and organizations.
His commitment to operational excellence is evident in his ability to streamline processes, optimize efficiency, and drive productivity. He excels in identifying areas for improvement, implementing innovative solutions, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within organizations. His meticulous attention to detail and focus on operational excellence have resulted in significant cost savings, increased profitability, and enhanced customer satisfaction.
As a strategic thinker, Karim has a knack for analyzing complex business environments, identifying trends, and developing actionable strategies. His ability to envision the big picture while paying attention to the finer details allows him to formulate effective plans and guide organizations towards long-term success. His strategic insights have proven instrumental in navigating challenging market dynamics, seizing growth opportunities, and outperforming competitors.
In the realm of startup growth, his entrepreneurial mindset and business acumen have been invaluable. He has a proven ability to identify promising startup ventures, assess their viability, and provide strategic guidance to accelerate their growth. His deep understanding of market dynamics, coupled with his extensive network of industry contacts, has facilitated access to funding, resources, and key partnerships, enabling startups to scale rapidly and achieve their full potential.
Karim’s multifaceted expertise also extends to mergers and acquisitions (M&A), where he has consistently demonstrated proficiency in executing successful transactions. His comprehensive knowledge of the M&A landscape, coupled with his financial prowess and negotiation skills, have allowed him to orchestrate deals that drive value and foster strategic growth. His meticulous due diligence, coupled with his ability to identify synergies and mitigate risks, has resulted in the successful integration of acquired companies and the realization of strategic objectives.
Throughout his career, his expertise in operational excellence, strategic thinking, and commitment to startup growth have earned him accolades and recognition within the business community. His thought leadership, as showcased in various industry forums and publications, has cemented his reputation as a trusted advisor and sought-after expert. Additionally, his passion for fostering innovation and giving back to the community underscores his commitment to making a lasting impact beyond the boardroom.
Karim Boutaour’s impressive portfolio encompasses operational excellence, strategy, startup growth, M&A, directorship, and entrepreneurship. His diverse skill set, combined with his unwavering dedication to excellence, positions him as a dynamic and influential figure in the business world, continually driving organizations and startups towards sustainable success.
Currently a member of the management committee of the Biotech Company Ziwig, serving as Director of Innovation and Projects, he has previously led leading healthcare organizations in their respective fields. For example, he has served as the director of the Cheikh Khalifa Ibn Zaid Foundation in Casablanca, Morocco (which oversees the Cheikh Khalifa and Bouskoura University Hospitals and the Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences) and as the president of the Elsan subsidiary in Morocco (a French leader in private hospitalization in France). He has also held key institutional responsibilities in healthcare in France, including serving as head of hospital establishments at the Ministry of Health (with a primary mission of modernizing and improving the efficiency of healthcare facilities) and as Director of Care Organization at the Regional Health Agency of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur (with a primary mission of regulating healthcare provision in the PACA region). He has also held leadership positions I
Souphien is a seasoned entrepreneur and visionary leader with a passion for leveraging cutting-edge technologies to drive business growth, innovation and create transformative solutions. With a proven track record in launching and scaling multiple successful ventures, he has consistently delivered exceptional results by aligning business strategies with emerging trends, develop strategic solutions, and lead high-performing teams. His expertise lies in cloud technology, organizational excellence, investment and management, and operational efficiency.
He is a dynamic and forward-thinking entrepreneur with a passion for leveraging technology to drive business growth and innovation. With a proven track record of success in the technology industry, he has consistently demonstrated my ability to identify emerging trends, develop strategic solutions, and lead high-performing teams. His expertise lies in bridging the gap between technology and business, creating transformative products and services that deliver tangible results. I excel in organizational excellence, investment and management, and operational efficiency.
Under his leadership, Cloudworks evolved into a market-leading cloud technology company (and the #1 Salesforce partner in GCC), offering state-of-the-art solutions to streamline business operations, enhance productivity, and drive digital transformation. Souphien led the company from its inception to its successful exit, securing exponential growth. Our commitment to innovation and customer-centricity earned us a solid reputation in the market, leading to strategic partnerships and a loyal customer base.
Currently a member of the management committee of the Biotech Company Ziwig, serving as Director of Innovation and Projects, he has previously led leading healthcare organizations in their respective fields. For example, he has served as the director of the Cheikh Khalifa Ibn Zaid Foundation in Casablanca, Morocco (which oversees the Cheikh Khalifa and Bouskoura University Hospitals and the Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences) and as the president of the Elsan subsidiary in Morocco (a French leader in private hospitalization in France). He has also held key institutional responsibilities in healthcare in France, including serving as head of hospital establishments at the Ministry of Health (with a primary mission of modernizing and improving the efficiency of healthcare facilities) and as Director of Care Organization at the Regional Health Agency of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur (with a primary mission of regulating healthcare provision in the PACA region). He has also held leadership positions I