1:30 PM - 2:00 PM | Networking Refreshments
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2:00 PM - | Opening Comments from the Chair
Sabrine Makkes, Regional Head of Compliance Founder and Chair - Women In Mentoring2:05 PM - | Welcome Comments
Darren Harris, Managing Partner - Gateley Middle East2:05 PM - 2:50 PM | The General Counsel's Evolution: Navigating Change in a Dynamic Corporate Landscape
In an era marked by rapid technological progress, an uptick in corporate litigation, complex judicial and regulatory developments, and the rise in talent requirements, the role of General Counsel is undergoing a profound transformation. These forces are reshaping the responsibilities and expectations of legal leaders, positioning them as strategic enablers within businesses. Join this interactive session where speakers and the floor will discuss how these trends are redefining the expectations of the General Counsel and amplifying where legal readiness is required to bolster in-house capabilities to stay ahead in an increasingly complex business environment.
Alex Saleh, Managing Partner - GLA & CoLaura Thomson, General Counsel - EWEC
Milla Oinonen, Senior Legal Counsel - INCEPTION AI, a G42 company
Brett Hattaway, VP & Head of Legal - DHL Express
May El Ghamry, Group Head of Legal - Al Ansari Financial Services
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2:50 PM - 3:35 PM | No Time Like the Present: Leading a Healthy Risk Culture in Ambitious Times
High velocity, ambitious national agendas, such as Vision 2030 and equivalent strategies for economic prosperity are placing general counsel at the forefront of managing an increasingly complex governance, risk and compliance landscape. With risk being a double-edged sword, this panel will delve into what a balanced risk culture looks like and how GCs can steward it effectively. Attendees will explore solutions and strategies for triaging risk, driving a resilient risk-reputation-responsibility trifecta, to ensure long-term resilience, elevate the GC’s role and delivers business prosperity.
Dr Mohamed El Mogy, General Counsel - Siemens Energy, and President of Association of Corporate CounselMeghna Malhotra, Senior Legal Counsel - Dubai World Trade Centre
Filippo Cossalter, Regional General Counsel - MMEA - Ericsson
Akram Razek, General Counsel - Middle East, Africa and Turkey - Astellas Pharma
Shabnam Sahiwala, General Counsel - myZoi by Standard Chartered Ventures
4:25 PM - 5:10 PM | The Strategic Navigator: Driving Agility and Nurturing Innovation as Talent Transformation Beckons
In an era where general counsel continue to mature as strategic navigators, connecting legal expertise with business strategy, change is the only constant. With urgent necessities to prepare for tomorrow, consider in this solutions focused candid conversation, general counsel members imperatives for today and tomorrow’s legal department, the commitment needed to drive execution, stories of success and failure in driving innovation and agility, structure and talent management priorities, and the desired culture and soft skills needed to adapt to changing corporate dynamics as economic diversification and legal maturity grows. With input from the floor, the speakers will further discuss true collaborative partnerships that actively contribute to your innovation engine.
Thenji Moyo, Partner & Head of Employment - Gateley Middle EastMalek Alkhashashneh, Vice President Legal - Majid Al Futtaim Holding
Banu Imadoglu Aksu, General Counsel - Bosch Middle East
Jill Jenkinson, CEO - t-three
Brett Bunting, Senior Legal Associate - Dubai Future Foundation
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