Wellbeing at Work Hot Topics: The Workplace Wellness Blog

Meet the Speaker: Cynthia L. Elliott, Author of A New American Dream: Conscious AI For a Future Full of Promise

Cynthia is a powerhouse inspirational speaker, trailblazing entrepreneur, and 2 times #1 best-selling author. A bonafide communications pioneer, she founded influencer marketing and brand communications; her work has reshaped the cultural landscapes. As a conscious living advocate and social activist, Cynthia created the 501C3 nonprofit SoulTech Foundation to utilize the arts, AI, and education to teach others […]

Meet the Speaker: Colin Haupt, Chief People Officer, Moran Towing Corporation

Colin Haupt is the Chief People Officer at Moran Corporation, a 160-year-old Ship Assist and Transportation Company. He was recruited in July of 2024, by Moran as the first in this role; to leverage his leadership and consulting experience around forging a more aligned people culture and change management approach. Moran has recently acquired a […]

Meet the Speaker: Paul Firth, Founder, Lyra Wellbeing – MENA

Paul is a Global EAP & Corporate Wellbeing expert with over 30yrs in the healthcare industry, including medical insurance, occupational health management and EAP. He is the Founder of ICAS MENA now Lyra Wellbeing – MENA.Paul is a highly business focused and resilient individual with experience across clinical and operational management, commercial, business development and […]

Meet the Speaker: Mohammed Husary, Chief Executive Officer, VIWELL

A forward-thinking serial entrepreneur and corporate strategist based in Dubai, renowned for his commitment to enhancing organizational wellbeing, Mohammed has been building and leading successful ventures across multiple sectors since his early 20s in areas including Aviation, Technology, Sport and Wellness. His deep conviction that employee wellbeing is central to organizational success led him to […]

Meet the Speaker: Dr. Lina Faisal El Kibbi, Director of Medical Academic Affairs, SMC Hospitals

Dr. Lina Faisal El Kibbi is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Rheumatology at Alfaisal University and has served as an Adult Rheumatology Consultant at SMC Hospitals, Riyadh, KSA since 2007. In addition to her clinical roles, Dr. El Kibbi also holds key positions such as Director of Medical Academic Affairs, Designated Institutional Official for Saudi […]

Meet the Speaker: Amer El Hajj, CEO at GroupM MENA

With a distinguished career spanning more than two decades in the media industry across MENA markets, Amer’s leadership philosophy centers on the belief that people are at the heart of every successful organization. His deep industry experience has shaped his unique approach to fostering a workplace where employee wellbeing is paramount. His stellar performance and […]

Meet the Speaker: Lisa Bevill, Director, Center for Health & Well-being, IE University

Lisa Bevill is a compassionate, collaborative and resilient leader shaping the future of education and business from a human-centered and holistic perspective of leading self and others for greater positive impact. A champion of well-being and positive leadership for learning, performance and growth, Lisa has dedicated her 20+ year career to human capital and leadership […]

Meet the Speaker: Myrna Fahmy, Culture Manager, Orange

We are delighted to announce that Myrna will be speaking in Cairo this February as part of our Wellbeing at Work Summit Middle East. We caught up with her to find out how she’s feeling in the run up to the summit. Hi Myrna, we are thrilled you will be speaking at our Wellbeing at […]

Meet the Speaker: Katy Holmes, CEO, British Chamber of Commerce Dubai

Katy Holmes led the British Chamber of Commerce Dubai’s transition from the long-established British Business Group Dubai & Northern Emirates. Katy has a proven track record in international trade & a wealth of expertise working with financial institutions, government agencies, MNCs & SMEs. Throughout Katy’s career, she has successfully developed valuable relationships & encouraged collaborations […]

Meet the Speaker: Deena Seoudi, Human Resources Director, AXA

We are delighted to announce that Deena will be speaking in both Riyadh and Cairo this February as part of our Wellbeing at Work Summit Middle East. We caught up with her to find out how she’s feeling in the run up to the summit. Hi Deena, we are thrilled you will be speaking at […]

Meet the Speaker: Matthew Lewis, Managing Director, Hintsa Performance Middle East Consultancy L.L.C.

Matthew Lewis is a trusted board and leadership advisor, CEO coach and thought leader with a lifelong passion in supporting leaders and companies in their optional performance via leadership development, corporate wellbeing and high performance. He has 30 years of global executive talent, assessment, leadership development and executive coaching expertise, and has interviewed and assessed […]

Meet the Speaker: Dr. Sola Togun-Butler, Founder, CEO, & Psychotherapist, Butterfly Counseling Services

Dr. Sola Togun-Butler is the Founder, CEO, & Psychotherapist at Butterfly Counseling Services. Previously, she was an Assistant Professor and Associate Chairperson in the Human Services Department at St. Joseph’s University in Brooklyn, New York. She established Butterfly Counseling Services to make mental health services accessible and affordable for a diverse client population and to […]

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