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Mr Bandar Reda
Secretary General & CEO of ABCCMr Bandar Ali Reda joined the Arab British Chamber of Commerce, on 1st March 2019, as Secretary General and CEO, becoming the fourth person to lead the Chamber since its foundation almost five decades ago.
As CEO, Mr Reda contributes his expertise by drawing on his wealth of experience as a diplomat and extensive time spent in the private sector to ensure the Chamber moves to the next level.
Mr Reda has a distinguished professional career of more than a decade in banking and corporate industry at SABB HSBC Saudi Arabia, prior to senior positions in the diplomatic service of his country, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where he served as Commercial Attaché in the UK & Europe, based in London, and in Italy and as part of the Saudi delegation to the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) in Paris.
Mr Reda holds a BA in Economics and Business Administration from Orlando, USA. He has been an Executive Member of the Saudi-Italian Business Council, the Council of Saudi Chambers; a Member of the Business Youth Committee, Jeddah Chamber of Commerce; a Member of the Saudi Economy Association; and a Member of the Saudi Arabian legal accountants. Mr Reda has demonstrated his experience and abilities in his roles in both public and private sectors.
Since taking up his post, Mr Reda has successfully steered the Chamber throughout the difficult months of the pandemic and lockdown, a period which presented unprecedented challenges for international trade and the business community. Under Mr Bandar Reda’s guidance and leadership, the Chamber not only continued all its activities uninterrupted but extended its services during this period and has reinforced its reputation as the leading strategic business services organisation in the UK dedicated to strengthening Arab-British trade and building closer business co-operation.
Abdeslam El-Idrissi
Deputy CEO & SG of Arab British Chamber of CommerceMr Abdeslam El-Idrissi is proud to have served the best part of over 36 years with the Arab British Chamber of Commerce, serving both as Director of Trade Services, Acting General Manager and now his present position as Deputy CEO and Secretary General. During this time, he has cultivated strong relationships with British Chambers, Government bodies, educational institutions, NGOs across both the Arab world and the UK regions, as well as the UK-Arab business communities as a whole.
To this end, Mr El-Idrissi is in much demand across the regions as a keynote speaker and as one of the UK’s leading experts on UK-Arab trade relations.
He is also a key member of the Institute of Export where in the past he has held the position of Vice Chair of the Institute of Export, London Branch fo.r a period of 7 years
Sarfaraz Alam
Group CEO of HashMove IncSarfaraz, immersed in the IT Industry since 1998. He has steered teams of seasoned technologists and engineers in his enterprises, successfully delivering monumental projects for various Government entities in the Middle East. From expansive Data Centres to facilitating government eServices initiatives, his leadership consistently ensures the triumphant and timely completion of such significant endeavors.
In 2018, Sarfaraz, alongside his Co-Founder in Silicon Valley, conceptualized the ambitious vision of globally connecting logistics, giving rise to HashMove. HashMove aspires to interconnect every facet of the logistics industry. HashMove embarked on a transformative journey within the logistics sector, unveiling its intelligent, multimodal, end-to-end digital platform, fostering seamless connections and transactions between shippers and logistics providers.
Fueling the smart logistics marketplace, HashMove's innovative and robust digital platform provides digital gateways for logistics providers and their networks, offering comprehensive closed-loop and cold chain logistics solutions. Additionally, it plays a pivotal role as a catalyst, forging global connections within the logistics realm.
Currently, he's the Group CEO and Co-Founder of HashMove where he is leading the management team based in San Francisco, London, Riyadh, Dubai, and Karachi.
Mashary Osman
Head of International Trade at Arab British Chamber of CommerceMr Mashary Osman is an accomplished International Trade professional with a keen focus on trade documentation, supply chain and logistics. With over a decade of experience in the field, Mashary has developed a deep understanding of global trade dynamics and logistical challenges. Mashary has worked with multinational corporations, optimising supply chain operations and streamlining logistics processes across diverse geographical regions.
Mashary's expertise lies in meticulously managing all aspects of trade documentation. He has a proven track record of developing efficient documentation workflows, reducing errors, and expediting clearance times. His attention to detail and thorough understanding of trade regulations have earned him a reputation for reliability and accuracy among colleagues and clients alike.
Imran Zawwar
CEO of London Strategy CentreDr Imran Zawwar is an executive development strategist with experience in Asia, Middle East, Europe, and Australia. He is a former Naval officer, and prior to his role with London Strategy Centre (LSC) he was working at Cranfield as Regional Director Executive Development Programmes and Asst. Professor Strategic Management. He has led several executive and corporate development engagements/programmes.
He is an accomplished executive with a proven track record of leading complex portfolios and diverse teams with a vision to transform the learning experience using immersive, experiential and authentic learning opportunities working collaboratively to implement evidence-based change, underpinned by rigorous scholarly analysis.
Imran holds an MBA with two Academic Gold Medals; MS in Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University with Highest Academic Distinction and a PhD in Entrepreneurial Economics from Cranfield School of Management.