Gordon was the former Chair and CEO of AXA, Asia & Africa and Regional Chief Executive for AIA. Gordon has held senior CEO roles in New York, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, London, Dubai and Kenya. He currently sits on various Group Boards in the US, Europe and Asia and now resides between Hong Kong and New York. He is passionate about art and was a former sponsor of the EYE.

Founder and CEO of a management consultancy, providing actuarial and risk management services across the EMEA region. Samir has held leadership and consultancy roles within the banking and insurance industry. Born and raised in Riyadh, he is passionate about art and supporting the Saudi 2030 Vision. He currently resides between London and Dubai.

Irene brings 20 years of corporate leadership experience in finance and has built a global platform empowering women entrepreneurs with equitable access to funding, mentorship, and growth opportunities. Having coached thousands of women worldwide and orchestrated a global accelerator program that helped them raise millions in funding and scale globally, Irene is a renowned speaker and adviser with firsthand expertise in building and scaling thriving businesses.

Chairman and Co-Founder of the internationally respected Global Eye Programme. David has held CEO roles in companies which have spearheaded the development of several high-profile professional sports around the world. David is a prolific art collector, including many works from globally emerging artists.

During his forty-year career, Hanlon has produced and directed a myriad of films, commercials, and television programming, including entertainment, music, art, and documentaries, as well as directed a diverse range of sport programming, including Superbikes, Superleague Formula Racing, Live Davis Cup Tennis, weekly ATP Tennis highlights, American Football, US PGA Tour, World Cup of Golf, Irish Open, Ladies European Golf, Ultra Sport, Opal Supersports News, and within the sport of boxing itself, Matchroom Boxing and Ringside.

Experienced Marketer specialising in Data, Analytics, and Martech, with a proven track record of over 14 years working with multinational
corporations in the fields of data science and digital marketing.

Serenella Ciclitira holds an Honours Degree in Art History from Trinity College, Dublin. She is the Co-Founder of the Global Eye Programme and has worked with artists and galleries worldwide. An Honorary Fellow at the Royal College of Art, she established the Parallel Prize for Painting and the Serenella Ciclitira Scholarship for Sculpture. Many of its recipients have gone on to win major awards, including the Turner Prize and Jerwood Sculpture Prize.

Simeon Pines is an experienced media producer with a strong background in studio and on-location productions across multiple genres. He has worked with global brands such as Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and adidas, and brings expertise in multi-camera setups, ENG operations, and post-production. Simeon produced and edited the National Geographic broadcast of the 2015 Prudential Eye Awards in Singapore, along with several StART Art Fairs at Saatchi Gallery, London. His broadcast credits include Channel 4 and ITV in the UK, and AXS.TV in the United States.

Experienced Marketer specialising in Data, Analytics, and Martech, with a proven track record of over 14 years working with multinational
corporations in the fields of data science and digital marketing.

Paul moved to the Middle East in the early 90s as a senior advertising executive with BBDO. He has been with the Arena Group for over 16 years and is currently the Group CEO, based in Dubai. Arena is one of the world’s largest event services companies and has established its regional Middle East HQ in Riyadh in 2023. Arena delivers some of the most iconic sports events in the world and has a strong involvement in art and culture globally. Saudi Arabia is strategically very important for Arena now and in the future.

Kate holds a BA Honours in Fine Arts (Painting) from the University of Stellenbosch and a PGDip in Imaging & Animation from London Guildhall University. Exhibiting under her maiden name, Kate Royds, she has shown work internationally, including at the London Art Biennale (2021) and as a Sasol New Signatures finalist (2022). With over 18 years of experience in art direction and exhibition production, spanning production houses and advertising agencies, she brings a rare blend of creative leadership, curatorial insight, and artistic practice.