Speakers

With almost 30 years’ experience in Research & Development and Change across a broad range of industry sectors, Ken’s background in engineering research and development and project management enables him to helps organisations to improve the way they change through the strategic application of the right PMO knowhow. Sometimes by supporting the controlled delivery of strategic change programmes, and sometimes by ensuring that senior management get the insights they need to make strategic decisions about those change programmes in the context of an organisational change portfolio. Ken specialises in providing independent, pragmatic advice about learning lessons from project delivery, and how to do it better.

Frederic Casagrande is a highly skilled and experienced PMO Expert with over 20 years of professional experience in the field. He is widely recognized as a thought leader in the PMO industry and has worked with some of the world's largest and most complex organizations to optimize their project management processes and drive business success. Throughout his career, Frederic has held a variety of leadership positions in both the public and private sectors across various industries, including defense, telecommunications, and energy, and is a sought-after speaker and trainer, regularly presenting at industry conferences and events around the world.

International Project Portfolio Management Executive ➤ Mining ➤ Smelting ➤ Recycling ➤ Minerals ➤ Metals ➤ Chemicals ➤ Battery Technology ➤ Mechanical Engineer with over 20 years of experience in successfully delivering international portfolios, programs, and projects across the full business life cycle. A wealth of professional experience in international project management including successful brownfield and greenfield project delivery in mining, smelting, chemicals, mineral processing, and recycling operations across Australia, Southeast Asia, South America, and Europe. Passionate about creating and delivering value through effective stakeholder alignment, business case emphasis, and applying a growth learning mindset to focus people on achieving exceptional results. I enjoy the challenge of managing people by appreciating their strengths and intrinsic motivators to enable a disciplined and accountability-driven performance culture.

Dr. Zeitoun is a Future of Work, business optimization, and operational performance excellence thought leader with global experiences in strategy execution. His experiences encompass leading organizations; delivering their Enterprise Digital and Business Transformation; guiding fitting frameworks implementations; and using his empathy, engineering insights, and collaboration strengths to successfully envision new business models and execute complex missions across diverse cultures globally.

Marcus Glowasz is a trusted advisor and specialist in enabling data and analytics capabilities in the project management domain. With nearly 30 years of international experience in technology and data-driven projects, he provides guidance and support to project leaders and teams, helping them become data-literate and enable effective data-informed and evidence-based practices that align with the dynamic nature of today's business environments. Marcus is the author of the book "Leading Projects with Data" which offers invaluable insights into overcoming cultural and behavioral barriers to successfully leverage data-informed practices in projects, empowering organizations to harness the power of data and drive project success.

Gautam was a Global Strategy Director at Deloitte, a $60 billion organization, and brings that experience to help business leaders develop a strategic mindset and deliver sustained performance. He is on a mission to empower business leaders to be resilient amidst uncertainty and change.

Eman Deabil is a professional management consultant with 15+ years of total diversified experience, doctorate student, published author, and seasoned speaker/trainer. She obtained a Diploma in ESG from the Corporate Governance Institute. Her MBA is in Project Management and she’s the first certified PfMP Bahraini woman, has IPMO-P, PMP, PRINCE2, Strategy Implementation Professional, and Balanced Scorecard Certified Practitioner. Eman participated as a jury member in PMO Awards competitions. In May 2020, the projects she led were awarded the 3rd and 5th place in the PMO Hackathon organized by the PMO Global Alliance.

Dr. Mona Zoughaib is an esteemed speaker and influential leader, recognized for her remarkable contributions to the field of project management. With an impressive portfolio of speaking engagements at major events across the GCC and MENA region, Dr. Zoughaib has solidified her reputation as a captivating presenter and thought leader. As a featured speaker and panelist at prestigious gatherings such as the PMI UAE Annual Event and the CIO Committee Annual Gathering in Lebanon, Dr. Zoughaib has consistently captivated audiences with her dynamic speaking style and wealth of knowledge. Her ability to engage participants in meaningful discussions and provide valuable insights has established her as a prominent figure in the project management community. In addition to her speaking engagements, Dr. Zoughaib has taken on key roles within industry associations and organizations. She served as a board member on the PMI Lebanon chapter for five consecutive years, demonstrating her dedication to advancing the profession and fostering professional development opportunities. Dr. Zoughaib's expertise extends beyond the stage, as she is a certified trainer for the PWC Academy Middle East and a Premier Authorized Training Partner (ATP) Instructor authorized by the Project Management Institute Global. Her commitment to delivering high-quality training is evident in her PMP certification and her role as a part-time professor at esteemed universities such as the American University of Beirut (AUB) and the Lebanese American University (LAU). With over 20 years of experience in the banking, aviation, and education sectors, Dr. Zoughaib brings a wealth of practical knowledge to her presentations. Her extensive background in senior PMO positions at renowned organizations such as Fransbank and Middle East Airlines has shaped her deep understanding of project management principles and best practices. Fluent in French, English, Arabic, and Spanish, Dr. Zoughaib's ability to connect with diverse audiences further enhances her impact as a speaker. Her passion for project management and commitment to continuous learning make her a highly sought-after speaker for global summits and events.

Gregor helps organizations and individuals to systematically achieve needed value in projects, portfolios, and organization's strategy. He provides consulting, coaching, and training services for organizations seeking to establish or improve Project Management Office. He puts in front business needs by using the unique hands-on PMO implementation methodology called IMPACT Engine System from PMO Strategies or/and CB-PMO framework from PMO Global Institute. As Authorized Business Partner and Instructor Gregor provides trainings for CB-PMO certification. He has more than 20 years of wide experiences related to Project Management/PMO, gained in energy production investments and mechanical system and production line installations.

Paul is a strategic project, program, and portfolio director who delivers outcomes through modern people-centric leadership. With over 15 years of experience in government and private sectors, he excels in PMO leadership, project delivery, strategy execution, and stakeholder engagement. Paul prioritises team development and fosters a engaged work culture to deliver sustainable results. Beyond his professional achievements, Paul is an Australian and has an interesting background as an ex-professional singer and wannabe Pickleball pro. He brings a unique approach to his presentations, incorporating wit, humour, and real-life anecdotes to illustrate key principles.