Aditya Bothra
Director, NSH Innovations PVTLTD
Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword for me — it is a calling.
Back in Barcelona, during my Master’s days, a professor (the wonderful Mrs. Lisa Hehenberger) unknowingly nurtured a growing sustainable seed in me. That seed bloomed into a conviction: packaging must evolve if we are to create a cleaner, greener planet.
Today, as Director of NSH Innovations Pvt. Ltd. (Brand: PackIntact), I lead a team dedicated to building sustainable packaging solutions that help businesses cut carbon emissions without compromising on functionality.
What started as just an idea — with no background in manufacturing, no roadmap, only sheer conviction — has now grown into a venture that supplies packaging to companies across 10+ countries. From honeycomb rolls to honeycomb mailers and eco-friendly paper padded bags, we’re helping brands reimagine packaging so it doesn’t end up in landfills or our oceans.
My passion lies in innovation — finding ways to replace outdated, harmful packaging with recyclable, future-proof alternatives. Every product we create is a step towards solving the global plastic crisis and proving that sustainability and scalability can co-exist.
Outside of work, I’m a curious learner, a believer in bold ideas, and someone who still marvels at how a classroom discussion in Barcelona shaped the course of my life.
Always open to connecting with fellow sustainability champions, innovators, and businesses who believe the future of packaging is green.
Aliyu Mohammed Ali
Co-Founder and CEO, EHFAAZ
Aliyu Mohammed Ali is the Co-Founder & CEO of Ehfaaz, one of the Middle East’s first full-stack circular economy platforms. Recognized with the Early Achievement Award in 2025, he is driving innovation through Ehfaaz’s 10-solution ecosystem that helps brands and cities turn waste into measurable value.
Amer Bitar
Founder, BBM Licensing
Amer Bitar is a global brand licensing executive, cultural strategist, and published author dedicated to shaping the future of the licensing industry in the Middle East. As the founder of BBM Licensing and co-organizer of Licensing Horizons, he has been instrumental in building a regional ecosystem that connects global brands with new growth opportunities across the Middle East and Africa. Amer is the author of Bedouin Visual Leadership in the Middle East (Palgrave Macmillan) and is currently working on a new book, The Authenticity Formula: Building Meaningful Brands Across Cultures. Recognized for his thought leadership on brand authenticity and aesthetic leadership, his work bridges strategy, culture, and commerce—empowering brands to expand with purpose and impact.
Grace Karim
Co-Founder, Bookends
A co-founder of Bookends, I am a mum entrepreneur with a deep love for literature and education. I serve as a substitute teacher in multiple schools in the capacity of a class teacher as well as teaching the Arabic and French languages. Additionally, I am the author of Ooread, an Arabic language book designed for non-Arabic speakers.
Driven by my passion for education, I earned a master's degree (MeD) from the University of Dundee in Scotland and currently seeking my Doctorate certificate. I take pride in being a mother to two boys and, as a dedicated reader myself, I have always instilled a love for reading in my children. My unwavering commitment inspired me to co-establish Bookends alongside my partner Somia in 2020. Together, we oversee the operations of both the online and retail store with a team of dedicated employees.
Hala Al-Naamani
Co-Founder & CDO, Paltic
Hala Al Naamani is the Co-Founder & CDO of Paltic, and an interior architect passionate about merging creativity with sustainability. With over a decade of experience across the GCC, she has transformed spaces through innovative, unique designs that embrace eco-conscious solutions. At Paltic, Hala reimagines plastic waste as a valuable material, integrating sustainable practices into architecture, interiors, and products — demonstrating how design can spark meaningful change across industries.
Mohamed Abuzeid
General Manager, International office for stationery, IOS
Mohamed Abuzeid is a second-generation leader in Egypt’s stationery and office supplies sector, carrying forward the legacy of International Office for Stationery—one of the country’s leading companies in this field for the past 45 years. With over 15 years of hands-on experience, he has played a key role in strengthening the company’s position as the trusted agent for top global brands such as Staedtler, Carioca, Hopax, EBA, Rexel, GBC, and MAX. beside adding last year Maybach icons of luxury to the portfolio.
Holding a Master’s degree in International Business, Mohamed combines academic knowledge with practical expertise, enabling him to build and sustain strong partnerships with world-renowned manufacturers. His deep understanding of the Egyptian market, coupled with a forward-looking approach, has helped bridge international standards with local market needs, ensuring the company remains a pioneer in supplying quality stationery and office solutions.
Dedicated to innovation, growth, and long-term relationships, Mohamed continues to drive International Office for Stationery’s mission of providing trusted products that serve schools, businesses, and institutions across Egypt.
Nivine Hachem
Co-Founder & CEO, Paltic
Nivine Hachem is the Co-Founder & CEO of Paltic, a circular economy enterprise transforming plastic waste into sustainable materials and products. With over a decade of experience in finance, strategy, and business development across MENA and Europe, she previously worked with Ernst & Young and Philip Morris International before transitioning into purpose-driven entrepreneurship. Nivine is passionate about circular innovation, community empowerment, and driving sustainability in the region.
Nousheen Mukhtar
CEO, Nousheen Marketing Management and Impact Events & Publishers
Nousheen Mukhtar is a globally recognized public speaker, branding strategist, and leadership mentor whose work has inspired emerging as well as established entrepreneurs and C-suite executives across industries. As the CEO of Nousheen Marketing Management and Impact Events & Publishers, the founder of Impact Leadership Program she brings over a decade of experience in marketing, PR, and business development to the stage.
Her speaking engagements focus on transformative topics such as personal branding, business growth strategies, public relations for visibility, and leadership development. With a deep belief in aligning passion with purpose, Nousheen helps professionals uncover their unique strengths and translate them into impactful business narratives.
Whether she's mentoring executives or speaking at international conferences, Nousheen Mukhtar’s mission remains clear: to help individuals and organizations lead with authenticity, influence with integrity, and grow with purpose.
Shruti Dhok
Licensing Manager, K2S Media-Geekay Group
Licensing Manager with over 15 years of end-to end experience across fashion retail, consumer products and entertainment IP. Proven success scaling licensing business for global brands including Netflix, PlayStation Warner across Middle East. Bridged creative brand value with commercials, to create cross-industry collaborations and market launches.