Mohammed Afkhami is the founder and Managing Partner of Magenta Capital Services, which acts as an advisor in capital placement to private equity, real estate and infrastructure firms on capital placement in the Gulf Region, Brunei and Malaysia. Mohammed is also founder and Managing Partner of MA Partners DMCC, a Middle East based commodities consultancy and Vice Chairman of London Strategic Land. Mohammed is a founder member of the British Museum and co-chair of the Guggenheim Museum Middle East and North African art acquisition committees, a member of the David Rockefeller Council at MOMA New York,an advisory board of Art Dubai, and a patron friend of both the Sharjah Art Foundation and the Agha Khan Museum.

Nisreen Bajis is an active member of the art community in Abu Dhabi. Formerly a practicing lawyer (both in Australia and in the UAE) she now focuses on the visual and culinary arts and is the founder of Mysk, an innovative and home grown concept cafe, bakery and flower shop, which is located on the NYUAD campus. In addition to her role on the Advisory Circle of The NYUAD Art Gallery, she is a keystone member of Friends of Abu Dhabi Art, and a member of the NYUAD Vice Chancellor’s Leadership Circle.

Edward Behrens is the editor of Apollo, the international art magazine.

Amit Gupta is the founder and editor-in-chief of STIR – an award-winning global media house and curatorial agency fostering innovation in art, architecture, and design. A creative thinker, curator, and entrepreneur, Amit has launched pioneering initiatives that propel the creative discourse with a motivation to facilitate intersections across creative disciplines and geographies.

Richard Haykel is the chairman of Haykel Hospital. The hospital is a multidisciplinary care giving institution, it is located on the periphery of Tripoli and specializes in state of the art medical technology. He also has several interests in diverse companies ranging from internet/telecommunications, startups, and real estate development.

Varun Kaji, an acclaimed art collector, curator, and advisor, based between New York City and Mumbai, is the founder of VL Art Advisory, an esteemed global consultancy catering to a high-profile clientele. Varun’s trailblazing collaborations with The Invisible Collection, AJIO Luxe to name a few focus on championing South Asian artists worldwide, enriching galleries, and fostering impactful cultural exchanges. By partnering with such esteemed institutions, Varun aims to catalyze dialogues, spark innovation and extend the reach of South Asian artists and craftsmen onto a global stage.

Nadia Samdani MBE is the Co-Founder and President of the Samdani Foundation. The foundation supports contemporary artists in Bangladesh and South Asia. Nadia also serves as the Director of the Dhaka Art Summit, which has completed six successful editions under her leadership. She serves as an advisor to many international art institutions around the world.

Sunil Kant Munjal is a second-generation member of the family that founded the Hero Group, India’s premier automotive manufacturing group that has evolved from being the world’s largest bicycle-maker to the largest two-wheeler maker. He is now the Chairman of Hero Enterprise, with interests in insurance distribution, steel-making, real estate, corporate training and an active Investment Office. Mr Munjal has set up the Serendipity Arts Foundation which aims to revive patronage in the arts and make all art-forms accessible to people through a large multi-disciplinary Arts Festival and various other means. He is also the President of the Ludhiana Sanskritik Samagam which supports performing arts across North India.

Hiba S. Nesr is the founder of NESR ART Foundation, supporting and championing artists from Angola and beyond. As Webcor Group’s Sustainability Director, her initiatives encompass education, hunger relief, and women’s empowerment, showcasing her profound dedication to fostering empowerment and sustainable development.