WASD and all its affiliated organisations, platforms and forums are managed by various teams from across the world. Together with WASD core team in the UK, many people working as one team participating in the successful implementation of the various initiatives, including Executive Committees, Experts Advisory Boards, Regional/Country/University Coordinators, academics, researchers, students, administrators, volunteers, partners and others from around the world and we continue looking for new talented and committed colleagues to join our various initiatives. To join our team, please contact Mrs Janet Snow (janet.snow@wasd.org.uk).
Allam is a Professor of Knowledge Management and Sustainable Development; Founding President of World Association for Sustainable Development (WASD) (2003); Founding Director of SDGs Universities International Initiative (SDGsUNI) (2020) Founding Director of Middle Eastern Knowledge Economy Institute (MEKEI) (2012); Founder, in collaboration with the UNESCO Chair on Transfer of Technology...
Samia Melhem is a Lead Policy Specialist at the World Bank’s Digital Development and AI Vice Presidency, based in Washington DC. She manages digital government transformation operations, leveraging technologies to improve delivery of public services in all sectors. She is currently leading a large digital government investment project portfolio, and regional...
Lynette Louw is the interim Registrar at Rhodes University, appointed in the Raymond Ackerman Chair of Management, Department of Management, former Head of Management Department, and current Deputy Dean, Faculty of Commerce at Rhodes University in Makhanda, South Africa. She received her Doctor Commercii (Business Management) degree at the University...
PROFESSOR PHILIP KOTLER—widely regarded as the "Father of Modern Marketing"—is an acclaimed American marketing author, consultant, and professor emeritus. He served as the S.C. Johnson Distinguished Professor of International Marketing (Emeritus), Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. Known for popularizing the concept of the marketing mix, Kotler has authored over...
Prof. Hongmei (Mary) He (FHEA, SIEEE) is Professor of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Robotics in the School of Science, Engineering, and Environment at the University of Salford (Mary He | University of Salford) and Turing Liaison Academic for membership of the Salford Turing University Network. She is a passionate advocate...
Dr Petru is a Former Ambassador to the United Nations and since 2021, he is a Senior fellow and Lecturer, online post-graduate course on multilateral diplomacy, Diplo Foundation/University of Malta and he is also an independent consultant. Professional experience: 2016-2020 Inspector, D-2, Joint Inspection Unit of the United Nations system, Geneva ...
Dr. Doaa Salman is an esteemed Professor of Economics at the Faculty of Management Sciences at October University for Modern Sciences and Arts. With a Ph.D. in Economics from Ain Shams University, Egypt, and a Master's degree in the same field, Dr. Doaa is a well-respected authority in the academic...
Prof. Roubina T D Juwaheer hold a B. Com (First Class), MBA (Marketing-First Class) and PhD holder in service quality and customer care. She is currently a Professor of Marketing at the Department of Management, Faculty of Law and Management. She served as the Pro Vice- Chancellor (Planning and Resources)...
Manuel is the Chief Academic Officer at the digital division of Cambridge Education Group. He works developing partnerships with prestigious universities and helping them widen the reach of their educational activities, taking full advantage of the possibilities offered by high-quality online learning provision and international markets. He is also responsible...
Miryem Salah is an AI enthusiast yet realist with a rare proven subject matter expertise at scale. Having led on major transformation across IT, digital, data, analytics and AI globally in private, public sectors. She is was the former Director for digital, data & AI transformation, Managing Director for the...
Rocky J. Dwyer, PhD, FRSA, FCPA, CPA, FCMA, CMA is a Core Faculty Professor in the Doctor of Business Administration Program in the College of Management and Human Potential at Walden University, USA. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, UK; a Fellow of the Society of...
Jerry Kolo is a Professor of Urban and Regional Planning in the School of Architecture and Design at the American University of Sharjah (AUS), Sharjah, UAE. Prior to joining AUS in 2008/2009, he was a Professor at Florida Atlantic University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, where he also founded and directed...
Ibrahim Mohamed Abdalla Alfaki is an associate professor of statistics in the Department of Statistics and Business Analytics at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU). He holds a PhD in applied statistics from Edinburgh Napier University and advanced postgraduate qualifications in applied and computational statistics from UK institutions. His research...
Ondřej Dvouletý has obtained a master's degree in economic policy at the Prague University of Economics and Business (Ing.) and a master's degree in entrepreneurship at Linnaeus University in Sweden (MSc.). In 2017, he completed his doctoral studies (Ph.D.) at the Department of Entrepreneurship, Prague University of Economics and Business....
Prof. Dr. Arshi Naim is recognized among the Top 2% Scientists globally by Stanford University and Elsevier, is a distinguished academic with over 23 years of experience in business management, digital marketing, higher education, quality assurance, and academic leadership. She holds a Ph.D. in Business Management, an MBA in Marketing...
Professor Khalid Hasan is a Canadian marketing scholar, author, and researcher specializing in sustainability, global strategy, and market research. A Harvard-trained strategist, he holds a PhD and MBA and focuses on integrating business innovation with social impact across people, planet, and prosperity. He has authored, co-authored, and edited seven books, including...