International Expansion Bootcamp: How to scale internationally. Dubai 2025

Khawar is a seasoned professional with 20+ years of experience in investment and leadership. He holds an MBA from Wharton and two masters from Cambridge. Khawar is committed to delivering exceptional results and has a strong track record of success in strategic planning, business development, and team leadership, particularly in developing markets.

Matthew is a business growth leader, previously Head of Key Accounts at Transguard. He's instrumental in driving sales growth and building strong relationships with clients. Committed to delivering exceptional results and a focus on customer service has earned him a reputation as a trusted partner.

For over a decade, Kshitiz has been at the forefront of helping businesses achieve remarkable growth by designing and implementing effective talent management processes. His expertise in identifying and developing the right talent has helped hundreds of organisations across the globe to achieve 10x growth.

Kshitiz is a strong advocate of purpose-driven and trust-based leadership, and he has helped organisations to replace outdated command-based models with more effective approaches. He understands that great leaders inspire and empower their teams to achieve their full potential, and he has helped countless individuals and teams to do just that.

With his extensive experience as a performance coach, Kshitiz has worked with a wide range of organisations, from small startups to large multinational corporations, across multiple industries. His insights and expertise have helped to transform the performance of teams and individuals, unlocking their full potential and driving success.

Areesha's diverse experience spans B2B SaaS and conference management, with a particular focus on strategic market expansion and technology partnerships which play key roles in helping businesses scale effectively in competitive markets.

Her last six years in the HR tech space, particularly with Teamtailor, indicate a deep understanding of both the industry and the tools required to support talent acquisition and recruitment efforts.

Currently supporting Teamtailor's growth in the Middle East, her role in market expansion involves forming partnerships with local HR tech companies, understanding regional hiring trends, and adapting Teamtailor’s platform to meet the specific needs of businesses in the Middle East.

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George Britton is a distinguished sales professional, currently serving as the Director of Sales at Omnipresent. His career showcases a swift ascent through various sales leadership roles, including Head of Sales at both Sideways 6 and Apperio, Global Head of Sales at BridgeU, and multiple positions at GoCardless, where he contributed to significant projects. Before these roles, he was involved in sales and client management at TheFork UK and OpenMarket, and began his career focusing on cloud computing solutions in the construction industry at Sword CTSpace.

Educationally, George holds a BSc in Accounting with Economics from the University of Bristol, where he was also the President of the Rugby Union club, and studied at the Université de Toulouse – Faculté de Sciences Sociales. He is highly regarded by colleagues for his exceptional sales and leadership skills, methodical work approach, and his ability to clearly guide and support his team, alongside his professional demeanor and proactive client engagement.