Our Network of Mentors
Kiran Aidhi
With 25+ years of HR leadership experience. Passionate about mentoring leaders and teams in talent growth, resilience, executive coaching, and people strategy. Former Chief People Officer at KFin Technologies.
Charmaine Albuquerque
With 20+ years of experience across India and the UAE, I am passionate about mentoring, learning, and helping others grow. Inspired by the belief that learning never stops, I share my experiences through training, public speaking, blogging, and leadership development initiatives.
Joe Cherian
Entrepreneur and mentor passionate about innovation, leadership, and sustainable infrastructure solutions. As founder of FLowheel, I have led business growth across the UAE, India, Saudi Arabia, and Cyprus, with a focus on pipeline and water treatment solutions. I’m also passionate about music, travel, and building meaningful global connections.
Gita Sivanandan
Electronics engineer turned AI entrepreneur and mentor, Gita Sivanandan brings global leadership experience and a powerful career transformation journey. After leading a $12B operation at one of Africa’s largest telecom companies, she transitioned into the world of AI, helping professionals navigate career pivots, future-proof their skills, and embrace AI with confidence and practicality
Dr. Flevy Lasrado
Academic leader, researcher, and mentor with 15+ years of experience in higher education and institutional effectiveness. Currently with University of Wollongong in Dubai, with extensive expertise in quality assurance, academic leadership, and student development across leading universities in the UAE. Passionate about mentoring students and professionals in education, research, and career growth.
Dr. Jacinta Dsilva
Higher education leader, researcher, and mentor with 25+ years of experience in sustainability, innovation, and future-ready learning. Currently serving at SEE Institute, leading research and partnerships focused on sustainability, AI integration, circular economy, and net-zero innovation. Passionate about mentoring future leaders, startups, and organizations to create meaningful social and environmental impact.
Sonal Arora
HR leader and mentor with 18+ years of experience across Consulting, IT, ITeS, and Services, specializing in talent management, organizational transformation, and people strategy. Passionate about building high-performance cultures through leadership development, employee engagement, DEI, and strategic HR initiatives that drive business growth and long-term success
Anand Raj OK
Anand Raj OK is a Dubai-based, multi-award-winning journalist with nearly three decades of experience in media and publishing. A former editor at Friday magazine, Gulf News, and The Indian Express (Bengaluru), he is renowned for his compelling interviews with C-suite executives, Booker, Grammy, and Nobel Prize winners, celebrities, and global wellness experts. Anand was named Best Feature Writer in the GCC, Middle East & North Africa and also won Best Feature Writer at the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature for his acclaimed interview-based features.