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James has more than 35 years of international experience in resort and property development. Through his roles as CEO of Omran, CEO of Nakheel and President of IFA Hotels amongst others, he has lead the development of some of the most prestigious and recognizable real estate and tourism destinations across the EMEA region, including the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, Quinta Do Lago in Portugal, and the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, South Africa.

Jennifer is the founder of Core Essence, an International Wellness Design & Consulting Firm. She has worked with some of the world’s leading hospitality organizations, including Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Worldwide, and Starwood Hotels & Resorts. A member of the Global Wellness Institute’s preferred consultants, Jennifer brings deep wellness expertise and insight to real estate and hospitality design and development

Dimitrios studied Economics, has a Diploma in IFRS, and is in the process of becoming a qualified Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA). He has proven experience in hospitality, working for eight years as management accountant for a private equity hospitality company. He is an advanced financial modeler with deep expertise in development finance as well as operational management.

Reka brings nearly 15 years of experience in the hotel industry, blending her marketing degree with a strong background in tourism to deliver customer-focused results. She has worked with international brands such as Accor Hotels and Corinthia Hotels, as well as smaller boutique hotels globally. In these roles, she managed all aspects of marketing. Over the past 3 years, Reka has applied her expertise to assist more than 10 real estate companies in enhancing their digital presence through a variety of innovative strategies.

Laura is a multidisciplinary designer and art director who specializes in travel and lifestyle brands. Born in Colombia, she moved to the US at a young age and holds a Bachelor's in Fine Arts from Florida State and a Master's in Creative Direction from Barcelona’s ELISAVA, where she lived for two years. She has led brand development projects for a variety of international lifestyle brands.

Jennifer has worked right across the spectrum of social media management and marketing. After working with interior design and architecture firms in London and Dubai, she focused exclusively on the hospitality, real estate and travel industries. She covers all angles, from strategy, analytics and content development through to influencer marketing and ad promotions.

Sean studied Economics at The University of Manchester, before managing international SEO and content marketing campaigns for several blue chip companies. He subsequently led digital strategy for a wide variety of start-ups. He has deep expertise across the digital spectrum with a particular passion for SEO.

Joreld is an accomplished graphic designer and art director with a BA in Civil Engineering and over ten years of design experience working across a variety of industries. He has worked for a variety of clients including TEDx and the United Nations amongst others. His design focuses range from brand identity creation through to web design development.

Amila is a veteran marketer, storyteller, and project manager. She has an MBA with a Major in Economics, speaks 5 languages, and spent many years of her career bringing order and systems to projects with excellent problem-solving skills. She has managed people and projects in various industries for many years, with a focus on managing a cross-functional team of designers, developers, and copywriters to ensure the timely delivery of the project. Amila’s project management–related passions include frequent communication, Gantt charts, and automated reminder systems.

Julie is a vastly experienced brand strategist and copywriter, who is passionate about developing meaningful brands from scratch. She has worked across a wide spectrum of hospitality clients, from global conglomerates like Hilton Hotels to boutique startups like Hitch Hotels. Her focus is building brands that will resonate with their target audience, creating memories that last.

Ima is a goal-oriented market researcher and technical writer with 12 years of experience in sales and marketing. She holds an MBA with a major in Marketing and an MBS with a major in Management. As a data-driven market researcher, she has completed numerous projects related to international luxury real estate markets focusing on the North American, Asian, Oceanian, and European markets.