Dr. Marwan Alzarouni
CEO
Dr. Marwan has founded the region’s first innovation hub for blockchain technology and serving as the CEO of Dubai Blockchain Center
Dr. Marwan Al Zarouni is a Strategic Advisor at Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism. He is also a founding member of Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) and Artificial Intelligence Ethical Committee.
Amro Awaidah
COO
Amro is a serial entrepreneur, has founded and expanded eight tech startups over his 15-year career, with four of them successfully sold. His latest Web3 venture attained record net profits within just 30 days of its establishment, generating an astonishing growth of approximately $2 million USD in sales within the first 10 weeks of the company’s inception.
Dr. Maria Papadaki
Strategy Education and Research
With over 15 years of experience in risk management, holds dual roles as an Associate Professor and the Managing Director at the BUiD_ Dubai Centre for Risk
& Innovation at the British University in Dubai.
Known for her focus on exploring the risk management challenges of the modern world, particularly in the context of emerging technologies.
Igor Arkhypenko
CFO
An experienced entrepreneur, innovation consultant with deep knowledge and great experience in tech product development, and tech business management
Igor has 12+ experience in StartUp development, fundraising, investor and international organizations relations, strategic management. He was running an acceleration program for startups.
Reyadh Al Awadhi
CFO
Experienced Senior Head Centers Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the banking industry. Skilled in Portfolio Management, Business Relationship Management, Risk Management, Banking, and Credit Analysis. Strong support professional with a Bachelor of science in Aerospace Studies focused in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Anita Kalergis
Community Manager
Anita, a seasoned business development and market-making professional with nearly two decades of experience spanning Europe and the Middle East. With her exceptional multilingual skills, she has built an unbeatable track record in building professional networks and opening new markets for businesses. As a creative and innovative Sales Executive, Anita is known for solving complex sales challenges with elegant, thoughtful, and clearly defined strategies that drive remarkable revenue growth
Maria Vovchok
Media Lead
Professional Host/MC at International Business and Tech events. Podcast Host and Journalist at Dubai Blockchain Center./Ambassador at Blockchain Association of Ukraine; recognized among the Top-25 Women in Fintech& Blockchain in the MENA Region by Dx Talks.
Maria Vovchok is a journalist with over 12 years of experience as a news presenter and editor. She has also been a Blockchain enthusiast for more than seven years, working as a news editor and anchor in several Blockchain media, and later – for Blockchain companies in marketing and pr-departments.