Our Advisory Directors

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Abdulwahab Al Khamis is a seasoned expert in Middle East markets and the founder of several companies under the WHB Investment Group. He has played a pivotal role in some of the most significant mega projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, demonstrating a profound understanding of regional dynamics. His extensive operational experience spans leadership, business management, and strategic planning, positioning him as a key figure in driving successful ventures in the region.

Demetris is a professional Strategic Planner and Programme Management Expert with extensive experience spanning for over three decades within project delivery and operational programmesto organisationsworldwide.

He is currently engaged in multiple projects in the Middle East that range from C-Level Strategy to Programme Delivery and Event Management, for government entities such as the Royal Commission of Riyadh City (RCRC) and Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA) to sports organisationssuch as the Arab Gulf Cup Football Federation (AGCFF) and the Qatar Football Association (QFA). At the same time during the past years, he has been involved in various Community start-ups in the area ofEvents, Esports and Sports (both regional and international). 

Dr.Cashinis a dual Canadian / UK national who completed his education by gaining a Doctorate from Cambridge University (England) prior to commencing a commercial career consulting on large scale Programmeswithin the Infrastructure, Environmental Risk, Energy / Renewables and Sports Event sectors. A specialist in these venues, he has additional banking sector experience from delivering major Financial Service change Programmesincluding the ABN AMRO (Netherlands) and Lloyds – HBOS (UK) bank integrations. 

As Executive Director of Black Leaf, he has led the delivery of major Operational, Logistics, Financial Services and Event Management projects for regional clients including Royal Commission of Riyadh City (RCRC), Qatar Airways, Commercial Bank of Qatar, Qatar Football Association, Qatar Olympic Committee (Arab Games 2011) and FIFA 2022 World Cup Bid team.

Experienced professional with over 18 years of strategic event management and operational delivery experience, with a commitment to converting strategic know-how into positive process enhancements and best practice principles. With extensive experience in consultancy services, conducted the research of FIFA Club World Cup 2019 and Qatar 2022 World Cup Bidding Nation Management team.

Driven by passion and dedication to gain an intimate working knowledge of the sports business, he has traversed across many functional roles to attain expertise at the business end of the industry. His commitment is to now convert the operational and strategic knowledge to positively enhance the process and impact of executive management decision; using best practice principles, strong communication and presentations skills he has acquired be it for sporting, government or private institutions.

Mr. Basil Ouasfi is an expert in communication, leadership and sales with more than 25 years of experience. Studied Marketing Management (Deree - The American College of Greece), Advanced Communication Strategies (McCann Erickson’s business academy – Copenhagen, New Jersey) and Sales Techniques (Wilson Learning – Milan). 

Since 1993 works as a consultant and trainer in industries like hospitality, telecommunications, pharmaceutical, bank, travel, fashion and others. Indicative multinational customers are Cosmote, Vodafone, IKEA, Coca-cola, Nestle, Starwood, McCann Erickson, Initiative, Bausch and Lomb, Pfizer, Haagen-Dazs, Louis Vuitton and Qatar Football Association in countries like Greece, Italy, Romania, Poland, Albania, Jordan, Egypt, Dubai and Qatar.

Senior executive with more than 20 years of extensive C-level experience in corporate and strategic departments of some of the largest organisations in Greece and the Balkans. 

With extensive financial management, growth and expansion strategies, he has consulted and mentored numerous executives at C-level and has detailed technical know-how a wide range of industries including telecommunications, green energy, wholesale distribution, construction, real estate development, food production, exports, and trading.