• PhD in Management, Corporate Social Responsibility - Queen's University Belfast, UK
• Master of Business Administration, MBA - Shenandoah University, USA
• Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration and Management - Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, KSA

Dr. Abdulaziz has served on several academic and administrative committees at Imam Muhammad bin Saud University in Riyadh as an expert in management and social responsibility. He also worked as a consultant within a research team at the Labor Market Studies Center, contributing to important research and development projects related to human resource productivity in cooperation with the Riyadh Economic Forum. He was also a project manager for a number of government and private sector entities in the field of social responsibility, contributing to the establishment and development of social responsibility strategies, guides and policies for these entities.

• Master's Degree in social science - King Saud University

• Khaled Altavyash is a governance and strategy expert with extensive experience in designing and implementing strategic initiatives, organizational development frameworks, and human capital enhancement programs. With a Master’s degree in Social Science from King Saud University, Khaled brings a well-rounded approach to public and private sector consulting, particularly in human resource planning, institutional structuring, and performance measurement.

  Over the course of his career, Khaled has led and contributed to more than 10 major strategy and governance projects for organizations across sectors—including charitable foundations, real estate groups, legal associations, regulatory authorities, and government commissions. His expertise spans the development of strategic plans, restructuring models, business model innovation, and performance indicators aligned with national transformation goals.

  He has held senior managerial roles in HR, administrative affairs, and investment promotion, supporting entities such as the General Tourism Authority, Abdul Mohsen Al-Rasis Group, and Hamad Bin Saedan Real Estate Group. Khaled is known for his ability to translate strategic goals into operational frameworks, assess organizational readiness, and facilitate sustainable development through structured human capital planning.

• MSc in General Maritime Administration, World Maritime University
• BA (Hons) in Public Administration, University of Malta

Jonathan Pace is a highly respected maritime governance expert with over 30 years of leadership experience in international maritime policy, institutional development, and technical cooperation. He has held senior roles at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Regional Marine Pollution Emergency Response Centre for the Mediterranean Sea (REMPEC), where he played a central role in shaping maritime strategy and regulatory frameworks.

Throughout his career, Jonathan has led global capacity-building initiatives, advised on maritime safety, pollution prevention, and sustainability, and supported the development of national and regional maritime governance systems. His strategic insight and diplomatic skill have positioned him as a trusted advisor in stakeholder engagement and international negotiations.

Jonathan has represented both IMO and Malta at the highest levels of international maritime affairs, contributing to policy alignment, regional cooperation, and sustainable maritime development. His expertise spans programme management, cross-border collaboration, and institutional strengthening, making him a valuable asset to governments and organizations seeking to enhance their maritime capabilities and regulatory systems.

• PhD in Destination Development & Place Making, and Destination Marketing - University of Westminster
• Post-Graduate Certificate in innovation and implementation of teaching and learning practices in higher education - University of Westminster
• MA, Urban and Regional Planning, University of Westminster
• BA (Hons), Tourism planning and policy, University of Westminster

• A visionary tourism strategist and principal consultant, holding a PhD in Destination Development, Place Making, and Destination Marketing from the University of Westminster. With over 30 years of leadership across government, private sector, academia, and consulting, he brings a unique blend of strategic foresight, operational acumen, and innovation in tourism and urban development. He is a recognized authority in sustainable tourism planning, destination branding, and responsible marketing. His work focuses on integrating ESG frameworks into tourism strategies—driving environmental stewardship, stakeholder engagement, and governance excellence. He helps organizations bridge traditional tourism planning with cutting-edge digital transformation, events innovation, and global sustainability benchmarks. His track record includes leading tourism strategy for national and city-level destinations, advising public and private institutions, and launching creative and cultural tourism initiatives that deliver measurable economic and social impact.

• Webster University - Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration
• Purdue University - Bachelor of Science, Aeronautical Engineering Technology
• Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology - CATIA V5
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - Airframe & Powerplant License

A highly accomplished business leader and principal management consultant with over 15 years of diversified experience across the aviation, engineering, and consulting industries. He holds an MBA from Webster University and is a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), combining advanced technical training with deep business acumen to provide comprehensive advisory solutions.His expertise spans strategy development, financial modeling, operational improvement, and enterprise valuation, with a particular focus on helping organizations in both the public and private sectors unlock growth and efficiency. Mahmood has successfully led high-impact projects across the GCC and North America, bringing rigorous analytical thinking to complex challenges in corporate restructuring, investment planning, and performance enhancement.He is known for his ability to lead cross-functional teams, communicate value to stakeholders, and deliver results-oriented solutions aligned with client objectives. Leveraging his engineering background and FAA certification, Mahmood also brings unique insight into technically intensive sectors, allowing him to bridge the gap between operational execution and strategic planning.