Meet the PM4TheWorld speakers

Alex Shapley

The Path to a Resilient World: Purpose Driven Organisations

31 years Project, Programme, Portfolio, Business Change, Benefits, & PMO Direction/Management.

Amany Nuseibeh

Navigating the Storm: Strategies for Managing Conflict in Projects

Effective project management foundations are crucial, but communicating impact is equally vital. This session will explore leveraging communications to enhance social good projects, focusing on essential personal brand strategies and their significance at both personal and organizational levels.

Anjana Wijegunasinghe

Resilient Projects in the Digital World

Anjana, with 24+ years in internal audit, risk management, and governance, leads digital transformation at DP World-UAE. A PMP since 2006 with an MBA, she drives innovation and team building. She also leads Tech4Women, empowering women in tech at DP World.

Aurio de la Cruz Salazar

Social Project Ecosystem and the Shared Value Evaluation to Success

Experienced project management, supply chain, and technology specialist with 12+ years in top companies, leading diverse teams. Currently a Volunteer Social Impact Lead at PMI Latam, passionate about societal contributions through education and social project management.

Charlie Lea

Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice – How project-based learning is empowering the next generation of responsible leaders

Charlie is Head of Partnerships & Engagement at Enactus UK & Ireland, a leading youth social action charity. With years of experience of project based learning and youth social action in both secondary and higher education, Charlie is passionate about bringing business, academia and young people together to make sustainable positive impact on communities all around the world.

Clara Magalhaes Martins

Resilience in the Face of Uncertainty: Lessons from Humanitarian Operations in Ukraine

Clara Magalhaes, Founder and Legal Director of BRAVA, has over a decade of experience in humanitarian efforts, notably in Ukraine. Recognized internationally, she excels in developing strategies for safety and compliance, and fosters Brazil-Ukraine business ties through the Chamber of Commerce.

David Dunning

The Path to a Resilient World: Purpose Driven Organisations

David has a leadership role in a small number of businesses, is an active and energetic management consultant, specialising in the portfolio, programme and project management domain, and more recently in business integrated governance.

Deanna Landers

Elevating the Impact of Health Services in Tanzania

Deanna Landers is the Founder and Chairman of Project Managers Without Borders, now part of PMI. She is a PMI Fellow and served on the boards of IEEE Smart Village and the PMI international board of PMI, leading as Chair in 2013. Professionally she led many PMOs, portfolios, programs, and projects.

Deepa Bhide

AI in Healthcare Project Management

Healthcare domain expert, with over two decades experience of in consulting, training and operations; proficient in clinical medicine, project management (PM) and healthcare information technology (HIT).

Dr. Christopher Abraham

Reimagining a Resilient Future for Education in the Age of Uncertainty

Professional Experience: Academic Leadership, Management, Consultancy, Research, Executive Development. Goals: Lead a top academic institution; transform lives of the less fortunate. Specialties: Innovation, Trends, Positive Organizational Behavior, Positive Psychology, Neuro-Leadership, Neuroscience of Decision Making, Institution Building, Science of Happiness.

Dr Georges Bazongo

Community Led Forest Restoration in Burkino Faso

Dr. Georges Bazongo is an agronomist and environmentalist with 24+ years in international development. As Director of Programmes at Tree Aid, he leads sustainability and community projects across Africa. His expertise includes agroforestry, ecosystem restoration, and sustainable agriculture, notably contributing to the Great Green Wall initiative against desertification.

Dr. Queen Amina Biobaku

Affordable reproductive health products in Africa

Dr. Queen Amina Biobaku, Country Manager at DKT International Uganda, has 12+ years of experience in healthcare, NGOs, and social marketing. She has led teams to expand access to reproductive health services, driving impactful healthcare outcomes and fostering public-private collaborations to support resilience in vulnerable African communities.

Erik Rueter

Using Human Centred Design to Enable Team Engagement

Passionate about #travel, #adventure, and #spaceflight. 30 years in business transformation and project portfolio management. 12 years lecturing at the University of Technology, Sydney. Author and course creator. Owner of PPM Intelligence, Spacefarer Publications, and Travel Titbits.

Esther Gordon-Smith

Banking for a wilder tomorrow

I currently work for National Highways as part of the Complex Infrastructure Programme, as A303 Stonehenge Benefits Lead.

Hanny Alshazly

Opening Panel Discussion: PM4THEWORLD Middle East & Asia Segment

With over 25 years of experience, I’ve built a global career in education and leadership. As Managing Director for MENA at PMI, I drive regional strategy and growth. Recognized for my contributions, I also mentor others as a Certified Life Coach, guiding them through challenges and goals.

Ida Beal Harding

Wells Bring Hope – Saving Lives by Drilling Wells

Ida B. Harding is a BOD Member and Director of Volunteer Management for Wells Bring Hope, drilling wells in Niger. A retired PMP, she’s been active in PMI since 1993, serving in various roles, including PMI BOD and committees, and twice as PMI-LA Chapter President.

Ike Nwankwo

Opening Panel Discussion : PM4THEWORLD Conference

Ike, MD at Distinct Management, is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience in leadership and business transformation. He provides consultancy and interim management services, delivering value through effective project implementation. Ike is also a keynote speaker, author, and mentor

İzzet Sancaklı

Lighting the way: Unlocking Value through Project Success

Joel Carboni

The Regenerative Revolution: Transforming Projects for a Resilient Future

With 25+ years in sustainability and regeneration across government, finance, consulting, and academia, I hold a Ph.D. in Sustainable Development. Founder of GPM® (Green Project Management), I’ve developed global standards like the P5 Framework. Recognized as a sustainability leader, I advocate for sustainable project management and education worldwide

Ian Davies

Building sustainable resilience in a rapidly changing world

Ian Davies is a business coach, consultant, and motivational speaker with 30 years in global eye care. Formerly VP at Johnson & Johnson, he led international teams, crisis management, and compliance, managing a $3bn business. Now, through IansEyes Ltd, he supports start-ups and organizations in strategic planning and growth.

Kamila Chmielecka

PMWB: Elevating the Impact of Disability Services in Poland

KLAO BELL-LEWIS

Lessons in stakeholder management – a case study from a community outreach project executed in Jamaica

Klao Bell-Lewis, a communications professional, has senior management experience in finance, telecom, and mining. Currently, she coordinates a women’s economic empowerment program. She advocates for project management training and PMP certification for all managers.

Lela Machaidze

IF & When AI at the Helm: Integrating Ethical AI Governance into Global Project Management

Lela Machaidze, an MIT and Oxford AI program graduate, is a certified PMP, PMI-ACP, and BRMP. She founded PMI’s Tbilisi Chapter and excels in AI frameworks, program management, and coaching. Lela leads transformation projects and offers strategic insights in digital transformation and capacity building.

Lysan Drabon

AI – A New Frontier in Project Success

Managing Director – Europe at Project Management Institute

Marcus Ward

Achieving High Performance and Happiness: Strategies for Sustainable Success in a Changing World

Marcus is a Business Agility Consultant, Coach, and Trainer with 15+ years of experience in Agile, Lean, and organizational change. He specializes in strategic problem-solving, solution delivery, and stakeholder management across government, finance, and engineering sectors. Passionate about creating high-performing teams, he focuses on culture, mindset, and continuous improvement.

Professor Himmet Karaman

Mobile Communication Problems Before, During & Following the Earthquakes

Dr. Himmet Karaman, a Full Professor at Istanbul Technical University since 2020, specializes in resilience, disaster management, and earthquake engineering. He directs the GIS Lab, serves on various boards, and has published 15 articles. He advises 21 graduate students and has completed numerous projects.

Martin Bertram

PM4THEWORLD 2024 Conference : Opening & Closing

I hold a doctorate in mathematics but built my career in software engineering, consulting, and project management. After 20 years at Commerzbank as a project/program manager, I retired four years ago. In 2021, I joined the PMI Germany Chapter board, overseeing Frankfurt region and diversity initiatives.

Mateusz Lachacz

Elevating the Impact of Disability Services in Poland

Leader of Administration and Procurement Teams at DKMS Foundation and Project Manager by passion. Volunteering with PMI Poland Chapter since 2020, currently serving as a Board Member for NGOs. Specializes in building self-organizing teams using agile methodologies. Passionate about personal growth, indoor plants, and heavy rock music.

April Michele

CASE STUDY: PMWB SCL Health Elevating our World: Future Problem Solvers

As Executive Director of Future Problem Solving, I lead a nonprofit empowering young leaders with creative problem-solving skills. With a background in gifted education and a PMP certification, my focus is on mentoring and staff development to nurture future-ready mindsets and drive organizational success.

Asthir Abinader

Elevating the Impact of Road Safety in Dominican Republic

Asthir Abinader is a dedicated volunteer and nonprofit leader with experience in grant evaluations, strategic planning, and telecommunications. She has led cross-functional projects and supervised IT divisions. Currently, Asthir manages a small business acceleration program, applying her expertise in project management and operations to support community growth.

Mehdi ELGUARNI

Sustainable Project Team Management: Bridging Team Dynamics and Environmental Impact

I am a Project Manager and coauthor of “Rethinking Project Management for a Sustainable Future” (2024). With 11+ years of international experience, I work in the nuclear sector at ASSYSTEM EOS. I hold multiple certifications and actively contribute to the Project Management community.

Louise Gardner

Adaptive Project Governance: PM in Crisis & Conflict Situations

Louise Gardner, Founder and Managing Director of Pledge Consulting, is a seasoned project management expert. Her firm, based in Sydney, helps large businesses and government agencies streamline project management. Louise is also an international speaker and educator, shaping the future of project management with innovation and expertise.

Nada Sayarh, Ph.D

How To Successfully Implement Purpose-Driven Projects Under High-Constraint Conditions

Nada Sayarh, Professor and Head of ESG at SP Jain School of Global Management, has 25 years of experience in strategy, marketing, and project management with global companies, and 15+ years in academia. She bridges academia and industry, training leaders for future jobs and AI.

Sheena Downey

Business Continuity Management for Project, Program, Portfolio and PMO Management

Sheena Downey, CEO of Worldwide Resilience and author of Ensuring Business Resilience, has over 20 years of experience in Business Continuity. She delivers tailored solutions to help clients survive and thrive, believing in “hope for the best but prepare for the worst.”

Merv Wyeth

PM4THEWORLD 2024 Conference : Closing

I want project managers and changemakers everywhere to connect, share their collective wisdom, and give back to profession, helping to foster new relationships, and amplify impact of our volunteer Communities of Action. I head-up Benefits Management, for the UK New Hospital Program that will Transform Healthcare Infrastructure Delivery.

Mike Palladino

How to use networking best

Agile and Program Management professional with international speaking experience in over 20 countries. Specialties include Agile/Scrum CSM, PMP, Six Sigma Green Belt, and hands-on project management. Author and teacher of project management classes, with articles published and presentations at PMI leadership conferences

Olivier Lazar

Closing Keynote

Transformational leader with 20+ years in building high-performance teams, strategic operations, and business planning. Expert in guiding multi-cultural teams, driving capital enrichment, and leading strategic initiatives. Author and speaker with advanced degrees in Strategy, Project Management, and an Executive MBA. Passionate about knowledge sharing and people.

Peter Monkhouse

Projects by Project Management Without Borders (PMWB)

Peter Monkhouse has led projects in education, consulting, engineering, IT, health, and organizational change for multinational organizations. He teaches project management at the University of Toronto and Procept Associates. A PMI volunteer for 25+ years, Peter has served on multiple boards and was named a PMI Fellow in 2021.

Reese Wong

Communications for Impact: Personal Branding for Social Good

Reese Wong is an award-winning social entrepreneur and public speaker. He founded ISSIA HK, a nonprofit promoting global citizenship education. He chairs the LSE Entrepreneurs Society and directs London Strategic Consulting. Reese has spoken at 70+ events and worked with Ashoka, the UK Cabinet Office, and more.

Rhiannon Shah

Banking for a wilder tomorrow

Rhiannon led the production of the Save Our Wild Isles business films for WWF, RSPB, National Trust, and Silverback Films. Previously, she contributed to award-winning WWF films, Our Planet: Too Big to Fail and Our Planet: Our Business. With 20+ years in communications, she has a background in creative direction for global brands like IKEA and Nike.

Sam Baker

Climate Fresk Workshops

Leveraging 30 years of consulting experience to aid business transitions to a sustainable, low-carbon future. Expertise includes coalition building, campaign development, systems thinking, corporate strategy, business model design, innovation, ESG reporting, and education.

Samuele Tini

Environment, Entrepreneurship and Energy – projects at the grassroutes level

I am Samuele Tini, a professional with a rich portfolio career that bridges diverse worlds, from dynamic businesses to vibrant communities. My journey is marked by a relentless pursuit of innovation and a deep commitment to sustainable development

Silke Deul

Navigating Risks in Global Construction Projects

Silke, a Principal Project Manager in New Zealand, holds a PMP certification and a Master’s in Civil Engineering. With 15+ years of global experience, she has managed diverse projects across continents. She now resides near Hamilton, enjoying upcycling, writing, and gardening.

Stuart Easton

Case Study: Preparation is the best form of recovery

Stuart Easton, CEO and co-founder of TransparentChoice, is a speaker, blogger, and guest lecturer at Oxford and USC. He helps PMOs deliver strategic value through Master Classes. TransparentChoice aids top-tier organizations in making high-impact decisions faster using decision science and AI.

Stuart Thorpe

Climate Fresk Workshops

Stuart, a senior Project and Program leader with Board experience, delivers complex programs across various sectors. He aims to impact Global Climate Action positively. His expertise spans management, leadership, commercial strategy, and technical fields, including IT infrastructures and communications networks.

Taras Fedoruk

Maximizing Value: The Power of Benefits Management in Program Success

Taras, a seasoned program manager at Booking.com, drives cloud adoption and mentors over 1,300 people. As PMI Ukraine President, he has received accolades like Best Professional in Project Management (2019), PMI Rising Leader (2022), and PMI Future50 (2023).

Tao Chun Liu

Building Resilience Through Project Management Education: A Case Study from Taiwan

Tao Chun Liu, an accomplished project management professional with an MBA, PMP, AHPP, and DASSM, has led multimillion-dollar projects across industries. Known for his AI expertise and digital transformation skills, he is a sought-after speaker and authority in project management.