SpeakersMENA | Channel Summit

Speakers

Nicolet Pienaar, Market Intelligence Lead – MENA, GfK

Nicolet Pienaar is the lead of Market Insights at GfK Middle East. She is an industry expert in the Technical Consumer Goods and Telecoms market across Africa and the Middle East with over 14years’ experience of turning data into actionable predictive insights for manufacturers, operators and retailers. Key market players rely on Nicolet's thought leadership, market guidance and analytic skills to help them navigate the uncertainties of the current market situations.

Hakim Amar, Head of Retail Partnerships, GfK

Hakim joined GfK over than two years ago as Head of Retail for the META Region, and he is right now leading the entire GfK EEMEA Region. Starting his career with a strong retail background with Carrefour France, he spent the last 15 years in a variety of roles across MAF Carrefour in the UAE/Qatar and Virgin Megastore in the UAE and KSA, but as well with X-Cite in Kuwait. He has significantly strengthened our partnership with major retailers within the EEMEA Region.

Prachi Satoskar, Commercial Director, GfK

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Dr. Kiran Nair, Associate Professor of Marketing, Abu Dhabi University

Dr. Kiran Nair is an academic and marketing professional, currently serving as an Associate Professor of Marketing at Abu Dhabi University. Nair holds an MBA in Marketing and a Ph.D. in Marketing, specializing in consumer behaviour. Dr. Nair's research focus encompasses various aspects of Marketing Management, Digital Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, and Green Marketing. Before joining Abu Dhabi University in 2023, Dr. Nair contributed significantly to the academic community during his five-year tenure as an Associate Professor at the Abu Dhabi School of Management, which is part of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Jacky Chan, ESG Project Manager, CONTEXT

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Timothy Davies, Country Manager Middle East Region, CONTEXT

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Wilfred Manuel, Business Development Manager, Asbis

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Yana Kananovich, Business Development Manager, Asbis

An expert in the field of strategic growth and development of retail businesses, as well as in expanding into new markets and strengthening brands. Her approach is strategically formulated, intricately designed, and employs analytical data for meticulous execution.

Jason McMillan, Regional Sales Director - ME, Epson

Jason McMillan is the Sales Director of Epson in the Middle East. He is responsible for driving the company’s growth across different segments, including print, audio visual and commercial verticals. He has a proven track record of accountability and strong leadership in delivering market share growth in diverse markets, managing remote teams and developing strong teams in the region. Jason brings strong channel management, sales and marketing experience. Prior to joining Epson, he served as HP’s Middle East Head of Supplies Sales, where he successfully delivered growth and profitability. Before joining HP, Jason was the General Manager of the Tarsus Technologies HP PC division for 11 years. He holds an Electrical Engineering qualification from the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa

Senthil Kumar, Technology Consultant, HP Personal Systems

With over 16 years of dedicated experience in HP technology, spanning the Middle East and global markets, Senthil Kumar embodies a seasoned technology consultant. Expertise in providing strategic guidance and implementing advanced technological solutions for diverse organizations. Senthil, possesses a keen understanding of modern IT infrastructure complexities, ensuring optimal efficiency and innovation.

Amanulla Khan, Regional Director MEA, Linksys

Amanulla Khan, based in Dubai, AE, is currently a Regional Managing Director - Middle East, Turkey and Africa at Linksys, bringing experience from previous roles at Belkin International, Cisco and Nortel Networks. Amanulla Khan holds a Certified Solutions Consultant @ Intel. With a robust skill set that includes Channel Partners, Channel, Solution Selling, Go-to-market Strategy, Product Management and more, Amanulla Khan contributes valuable insights to the industry.

Elias Bugosen Chaluja, Founder & CEO, ChannelPro

Elias Bugosen Chaluja is the CEO and Founder of ChannelPro, the developer of the REACH channel sales force engagement platform. With a long track record of solving channel management challenges, he founded ChannelPro to empower frontline salespeople to provide a better sales experience, and vendors, distributors and channel partners to drive better results. Elias has more than 20 years experience of working in the technology sector with some of the largest channel organizations in the world. Before founding ChannelPro, Elias was Channel Sales Director EMEA for Microsoft, Prior to Microsoft, he worked with Acer, CA, Fujitsu and a number of international technology distributors.

Polina Anokhina, METCAP Region Director, Logitech

Polina Anokhina Denis, Regional Director METCAP at Logitech, brings over 25 years of experience in FMCG and consumer electronics to the table. A dynamic advocate for high performance and execution excellence in diverse markets, Polina is passionate about achieving exceptional results and overcoming challenging situations. She strives to drive impactful change within the consumer electronics peripherals business. Known for her outstanding performance in organized trade channels at Logitech worldwide, she inspires audiences with her thought leadership. Outside of work, Polina enjoys sports and spending time with her family. Contact her on LinkedIn for collaborations or inquiries.

Pascal Chabret, Retail Consultant

After working for international companies such as Apple, Nokia, and Auchan International, I held positions as Business Unit Director for 20 years with the current leading French Home Appliances & High Tech retailer, and dedicated these last 2 years to merging innovation and sustainability. Driven by a strong commitment for social responsibility, I've crafted innovative strategies focused on second life products development, buyback programs, waste reduction, resource reuse, and the establishment of ethical supply chains. Now, as a Retail Consultant and specialist in the circular economy, my journey exemplifies my commitment to transforming the commercial landscape by integrating environmentally-friendly practices. Serving as a catalyst for change, my goal is to demonstrate that profitability can harmoniously coexist with the preservation of our planet in Retail business. LinkedIn