The Strategic Force Behind BRIDGE Summit

H.E. Abdulla Bin Mohammed Bin Butti Al Hamed is Chairman of the UAE National Media Office, the UAE Media Council, and BRIDGE, where he oversees national media strategy and global positioning. He previously led Abu Dhabi’s healthcare transformation as Chairman of the Department of Health and has held senior roles including Under Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Water & Electricity Authority. He also serves on the boards of ADQ, Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination, and the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority. Recognized for his public service, he has received the Arab Hospitals Federation’s Golden Key Award and the Globee “Executive Hero of the Year.” H.E. holds a BSc in Business Administration and an MBA, with further executive training at Harvard, Oxford, and Singapore Civil Service College.

H.E. Dr. Jamal Mohammed Obaid Al Kaabi is Director-General of the UAE National Media Office and Deputy Chairman of BRIDGE, where he supports the Alliance’s strategic vision and operations. A medical doctor with a Master’s in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University, he previously served as Director General of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office and Undersecretary of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi. Dr. Al Kaabi also presented for leading networks including MBC and Abu Dhabi TV, bringing a rare blend of expertise in governance, health, and media strategy to his national leadership roles.

H.R.H. Princess Lamia Bint Majed Saud AlSaud is Secretary General of Alwaleed Philanthropies and CEO of Rotana Media Group. She has led global initiatives advancing gender equality, culture, and humanitarian relief, and has been honored with awards including the UN Women Global Champion for Gender Equality and an honorary doctorate from the University for the Creative Arts. A publisher and author, she continues to champion women’s empowerment and cultural solidarity across the Middle East and internationally.

H.E. Macky Sall served as the 4th President of Senegal from 2012 to 2024, completing two constitutional terms. A geological engineer by training, he previously led PETROSEN, Senegal’s national oil company, and held senior positions including Minister of Energy, Minister of the Interior, Prime Minister, and President of the National Assembly. As President, he was recognized for strengthening infrastructure, energy, and economic reform in Senegal. On the continental stage, he chaired ECOWAS, NEPAD, and most recently the African Union (2022–2023). He continues to play a global role as Chairman of the Global Center on Adaptation to Climate Change.

Jessica Sibley is CEO of TIME, where she has led the brand’s global expansion and digital transformation since 2022. Under her leadership, TIME has grown to reach 120 million people worldwide, expanded its live events business, and earned recognition as Media Brand of the Year in 2024. She previously served as Chief Operating Officer of Forbes, overseeing five consecutive years of growth, and held senior leadership roles at The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, and Condé Nast.

Dr. Julie Gichuru is the Founder, President & CEO of the Africa Leadership and Dialogue Institute (ALADI), dedicated to advancing African leadership through knowledge, dialogue, and action. She previously served as Chief Public Affairs and Communications Officer at the Mastercard Foundation, following a two-decade career in media where her peace advocacy during Kenya’s 2007 elections earned international recognition, including the Martin Luther King Salute to Greatness Award. A Tutu Fellow and Aspen Global Leadership Network Fellow, she has been celebrated for her contributions to journalism, peacebuilding, and youth empowerment, and was awarded an honorary doctorate from Concordia University.

Daniil Shuleyko is CEO of Yango Group, leading its expansion across 30+ countries in ride-hailing, e-commerce, food delivery, fintech, and entertainment. A graduate of the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI, he blends technical expertise with strategic leadership. At Yandex, he rose from CMO to COO and CEO of Yandex Taxi, steering it to become the world’s first profitable ride-hailing service. He also co-founded Delivery Club, Russia’s pioneering food delivery platform later acquired by Yandex. Daniil’s focus on innovation and localization has positioned Yango as a global technology leader meeting the diverse needs of markets worldwide.

Sanford Climan is the founder and CEO of Entertainment Media Ventures. He previously held senior roles at Creative Artists Agency, Universal Studios, and MGM, and was the first CEO of 3ality Digital. His productions include The Aviator, winner of a Golden Globe and BAFTA, and U2 3D, the first digital live-action 3D film. He is also an active investor, advisor, and nonprofit board member, bridging Hollywood, technology, and global business.

Richard Attias is a strategist and entrepreneur with extensive experience in global communications and convening world leaders. He served as Executive Producer of the World Economic Forum in Davos (1992–2008) and held senior roles at Publicis Group, where he founded Publicis Events Worldwide. Attias has produced major international gatherings, including Nobel Prize Laureates Conferences, Olympic ceremonies, and high-level forums for governments and corporations. In 2009, he founded Richard Attias & Associates, advising countries on nation branding and investment, and launching platforms such as The New York Forum and the Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh.

Janet Yang is an Emmy and Golden Globe–winning producer and the former President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Her career includes collaborations with Steven Spielberg and Oliver Stone, and producing landmark works such as The Joy Luck Club, The People vs. Larry Flynt, and the Oscar-nominated Over the Moon.

Named one of Hollywood’s “50 Most Powerful Women,” she is a Co-founder of Gold House and a founding partner of First Light StoryHouse, championing global Asian storytelling. Yang is the first Asian American to lead the Academy and is honored with a dedicated pillar at the Academy Museum. She holds degrees from Brown University and Columbia University.

Maryam Bin Fahad is an Emirati media leader with over 15 years of experience spanning government, communications, and international media. She serves as Advisor to the UAE's National Media Office and Managing Director of BRIDGE, a global media ecosystem connecting talent, technology, and policy.

Previously, she held senior roles including Media Advisor to the Minister of State, Director of Government Media Affairs at the Dubai Government Media Office, and Executive Director of the Dubai Press Club, where she helped establish the Arab Media Forum and Arab Journalism Awards.

Named among Forbes Middle East's Most Powerful Arab Women in Government, she holds a Master's in Marketing, Management, Communications & Media from Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi and a Bachelor's in Film & Moving Image from Leeds Metropolitan University.