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3rd Annual 100 CHRO Summit & Awards UAE
3rd September 2026 @ The Ritz Carlton, JBR, Dubai, UAE
“HR as the Growth Catalyst: Harnessing Data, Diversity,
and Strategic Alliances for Lasting Impact”
In the rapidly diversifying economic landscape of the Middle East, organizations are navigating the dual priorities of ambitious national visions and the global shift toward human-centric digitalization. For CHROs in the UAE, the mission is to harmonize cutting-edge automation with the region’s unique cultural fabric, ensuring that talent attraction, localization goals (Emiratization), and employee mental health remain at the forefront of corporate strategy.
Join us at the 3rd Annual 100 CHRO Summit & Awards UAE, where we center on “The Architect of Agility: Harmonizing Human Capital and Tech Innovation.” This year’s summit delves into how HR professionals are transitioning from functional executors to pivotal architects of organizational resilience. Through a series of interactive keynotes and excellence awards, we will explore the integration of AI-driven talent analytics, the evolution of hybrid work cultures in a desert metropolis, and the rising importance of "S" in ESG. Connect with the UAE’s most influential people leaders to share best practices and celebrate the pioneers shaping the future of work in the Arab world.
Featured Speakers
Meet The Experts
Ghada Salah
Chief Human Resources Officer
Albatha Engineering
Aysha Sulaiman
Director of Human Resources and Development
RAKEZ
Vishal Chopra
SVP Marketing
Keka HR
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Pallav Popli
Chief Revenue Officer & Employee Engagement Evangelist
Vantage Circle
Oneida Correa
Senior People & Culture Partner
Emirates NBD
Megan Flynn
Senior Employee Benefits Consultant
Pacific Prime
Aakash Mehta
Vice President
Mastercard
Josh Jones
GTM Leader - GCC
Blink
Jennifer Barley
Global Vice President & Vice President
Rixos / Ennismore MEAIT
Adeeb Alameri
Group Chief People & Culture Officer
MAIR Group
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Samar Elmnhrawy
CHRO / Founder
Red Sea Gateway Terminal / Bridge Gemini
Ron Thomas
Managing Director
Strategy Focused Group
Hani Al Khusaibi
Chief HR & Support Services Officer
Towell Group
Michael Schulz
Group Chief People & Organization Officer
Purehealth
Juma Beljaflah
Chief Human Resources Officer
Union Properties PJSC
Haitham Akl
Executive Director, People & Organization
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City - SSMC
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Hesham Ikhwan
Human Resources Director
Automotive and Retail, Al-Futtaim
Ellen Dubois Du Bellay
Former CHRO
Dubai Holding
Peter Lemperis
Former CHRO
Vanguard Logistics Services
Jameel Asghar
Chief People Officer
VEON Group
Lamisse Muhtaseb
Managing Director - People and Purpose
Deloitte
Fatema Al Afeefi
Chief People & Impact Officer
du
What Our Attendees Say
Collaborating with global industry leaders to drive innovation and sustainable excellence.
Thank you very much for inviting me to the CPO Summit event. Overall, it was a good experience, and I gained valuable knowledge
Thanyapa Rakkamnerd
Senior Sourcing Manager
International Committee of the Red Cross
Good! Shared current scenarios on threat landscapes and managing threat hunting while protecting against and preventing damaging threats.
Muhamad Azizul Hakim Bin Musa
Senior Manager
Amanah Raya Berhad
From the opening session to the closing remarks, every element reflected a deep understanding of the procurement department’s evolving role, network building, agility, and digital transformation.
Preechaporn Naktoranin
Procurement Head
GlaxoSmithKline Thailand
I like the event. It was informative, and all the input shared by the panelists was useful.
Siti Nor Aishah Gunong
Senior Audit Executive
Credit Guarantee Corporation (CGC) Malaysia Berhad
Kudos to the organizer for curating such a well-structured agenda. Thank you for the invitation!
David Chong Tai Wai
SM, IT Security & IT GRC (Head)
QL Resources Berhad
Brilliant events with extensive expertise and real case studies.
Sofiya Poland
roup Strategic Procurement Director
ALEC
Corporate Partners
Collaborating with global industry leaders to drive innovation and sustainable excellence.
Al Mamsha St - Marsa Dubai - Jumeirah Beach Residence - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Located on private beachfront along the famous JBR Walk, The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai offers first class spa facilities, six outdoor swimming pools for adults and children, and an extensive private beach overlooking Ain Dubai.
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