7 Questions on Leadership
Nir Kaldero
Name: Nir Kaldero
Title: Chief Data & AI Officer
Organisation: NEORIS/ CEMEX
Nir Kaldero is a renowned AI expert, strategist, and speaker specializing in the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) within businesses and society. With a wealth of experience and expertise, Nir has become a sought-after consultant and advisor to leaders across industries.
Nir's passion lies in helping organizations navigate the complex landscape of AI adoption. Leveraging his deep understanding of AI technologies and business strategy, he assists companies in formulating comprehensive AI strategies and roadmaps that align with their goals. He guides them through the intricacies of AI implementation, considering factors such as data infrastructure, talent requirements, and ethical considerations.
An ardent advocate for responsible AI practices, Nir emphasizes the importance of transparency, fairness, and accountability in AI systems. He works closely with organizations to embed these principles, helping them navigate ethical challenges and ensure their AI deployments are unbiased and trustworthy. Nir's expertise extends to talent acquisition and upskilling, where he advises on attracting and developing the right talent for AI initiatives. He assists organizations in identifying skill gaps, designing training programs, and fostering a culture of continuous learning to build AI capabilities within their teams.
As an accomplished speaker, Nir has delivered keynote addresses and participated in industry conferences worldwide. He shares his insights on AI trends, emerging technologies, and the societal impact of AI, captivating audiences with his ability to convey complex concepts in a clear and accessible manner. Beyond his consulting work, Nir is a published author and actively contributes to the AI community.
His articles and research papers have been featured in prestigious publications, and he collaborates with leading experts to advance AI knowledge and practices. Nir's passion for lifelong learning drives him to stay at the forefront of AI advancements. His expertise spans various industries, and he tailors his guidance to the unique challenges and opportunities each sector presents. Kaldero's expertise, strategic acumen, and commitment to responsible AI make him a trusted advisor to organizations seeking to harness the transformative potential of artificial intelligence. Through his consulting services, thought leadership, and speaking engagements, Nir continues to shape the AI landscape and empower leaders to navigate the AI revolution successfully.
Nooshin Pourkamali
Name: Nooshin Pourkamali
Title: Creative Director - Back-end/AI Engineer
Organisation: Fairview Realty Group
I am Nooshin Pourkamali, 22 y/o.
I was first a Localization lead and project manager and then shitted my role more into the product design and creative aspects and have operated the same role in the field of Art and design as well; Currently, I work as a global creative director and junior back-end and ai engineer.
Additionally, almost a year ago, I founded Volunty, the platform for people to change their specialty more easily, provided by its innovative features. I participated in all aspects of business development, from software engineering to marketing, design, globalization, and partnership plans.
I aim to become an NLP language engineer, computational linguist, and tech lead or CTO.
Olusegun Ogidan
Name: Olusegun Ogidan
Title: Managing Director/CEO
Organisation: SUCCESSORY NIGERIA LTD
Dr Steve Olusegun OGIDAN, member of the National Institute, Nigeria (mni) is a self-motivated and hardworking development planner, with experience in Business Development, Strategy, Microfinance management, Agriculture Value Chain Research, as well as human resources development. He is a microfinance development trainer and strategist, with core competence and experience in business strategy, value chain development and rural development. He was educated Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria, University of Lagos, Nigeria and Trinity College Malanga, Spain. He was also trained in the NEGEV Institute of Strategy, Beer Sheva, and the Galilee International Management Institute, Israel.
He attended the Vaikuth Mehta National Institute for Cooperative and Rural Development in Pune, India. He also attended prestigious Business Schools for his executive education: These included the Harvard Business School, the Wharton Business School of University of Pennsylvania and the Columbia Business School, New York Others are the Boulder Institute of Microfinance, Turin, Italy and the School of African Microfinance, Mombasa, Kenya. Before his consulting business, Dr Ogidan was a microfinance practitioner as Head of Strategy and later Regional Manager for the former Peoples Bank of Nigeria and later Bank of Agriculture (BoA).
He is an accredited Trainer by Centre for Management Development (CMD) Nigeria, International Labour Organization, ITC/ILO, Turin, Italy, delivering Making Microfinance Work MMW I & II, Center for Microfinance Leadership of the Women’s World Banking, New York, delivering Microfinance Management Development Programme, and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank as a Business Edge Trainer. Dr Ogidan was a team member of FGN/European Union team on the Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Reform (WSSSR) programme. He was a consultant to the World Health Organization on Banking for Health.
He was also training consultant to PrOpCom (Promoting Pro-poor Opportunities in Commodity and Service Markets) and International Fertilizer Development Corporation, IFDC. He was the Team Leader for unprecedented three terms for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd FGN/IFAD-RUFIN Supervision Missions for Nigeria between 2010 and 2013. He was a consultant to the UNDP and the Central Bank of Nigeria on Microfinance Development Strategy. He was part of the team that designed the Microfinance Certification Programme, MCP for the CBN and CIBN.
He is a Microfinance Training Service Provider (MTSP) and also a post-examination monitor to the Central Bank of Nigeria. He was a Management Strategy Consultant and Trainer to the Nigerian Railway Corporation. He was Strategy Consultant to the Central Bank of Liberia on Financial Inclusion, 2011-2012. He was the Coordinator and Team member of the ITC/ILO International Experts Team that developed Training Curriculum and Manuals on Access to Finance for Workers and Trade Unions in Africa 2010- 2013.
He was trained and certified by the Asian Development Bank Institute/Tokyo Development Learning Centre as a microfinance master trainer. In partnership with Making Cents International, Dr Ogidan has been certified to deliver the Youth-Inclusive Financial Services, YFS another product to deepen the outreach of Microfinance in developing countries. He has also been appointed as a Local Service Support LSS Provider and Trainer for the German Donor Agency, Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (EED) and Bread for the World (BfdW) currently training its 22 Partner Organisations in Nigeria.
He was the BDS/ Grant Specialist on the World Bank MSME Rice Value Chain Project as well as the Kaduna State Coordinator of the World Bank State-Level Private Sector Policy And Institutional-Mapping (SPPIM) project implemented by Nathan Associates, UK. He was a DFID national consultant on developing lending policies and loan recovery strategies and training curriculum for Microfinance Banks in Kaduna State under the Growth and Employment in States (GEMS 3) Nigeria Project. He led the team that carried our rapid market assessment and research for the establishment of Microcred Nigeria, 2009 to 2013.
Dr Ogidan was the regional consultant for African Development Bank (AfDB) Microfinance Evaluation Mission to Liberia in November 2013. A Commonwealth Scholar at the National Institute Pune, India, 1994, a MASHAV (Government of Israel) Scholar at the NEGEV Institute for Strategies of Peace and Development (NISPED), Beer Sheva, Israel 2006 and a MasterCard Foundation Scholar at the School of African Microfinance, Kenya, 2008.
He is Faculty Member and Strategy Expert-in-Residence of Pan Atlantic University, Enterprise Development Centre as well as Centre for Microfinance Leadership, New York and the School of African Microfinance, Kenya. He is also a faculty member at the West African Institute of Finance and Economic Management, an Institute of the West African Monetary Union of ECOWAS. He is a consultant to the Nigeria Incentive-based Risk sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL) on project management and agricultural finance.
He is a training and MSME Consultant to the Development Bank of Southern Africa, DBSA and the Association of the African Development Institutions, AADFI. Dr Ogidan has worked as a Consultant to the Food and Agricultural Organisation of the United Nations in Angola and Mozambique in deeping Blended Finance, de-risking and Risk Sharing for agricultural Lending. He led the Team that designed and launched the Togo Incentives Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending, (MIFA-TIRSAL) in 2018.
Oteng Montshiti
Name: Oteng Montshiti
Title: Managing Director
Organisation: James Pres
I was born and raised in Kanye Botswana. I completed my Advanced diploma in Marketing Management, certificate in information technology, Basic Bible Course, diploma in discipleship, diploma in Ministry, diploma in deaconate. I have worked as a marketing executive for more 6 years. I am a published author of christian books both fiction and nonfiction. Which can be accessed online bookstores like Amazon
Palakh Khanna
Name: Palakh Khanna
Title: Founder and CEO
Organisation: Break.The.Ice
Palakh Khanna is a 20-year-old Youth Changemaker, social entrepreneur, mentor, teacher and environmentalist from India. A World Record Holder, she is BW Wellbeing’s 30 Under 30, India’s 20 Under 20 and the former Regional Officer for Asia Pacific. A LinkedIn Content Creator with over 55,000+ followers, she is the founder of Break.The.Ice, an International Youth organization working towards breaking taboos and stigmas in society. Break.The.Ice has reached more than 25,000+ individuals, in 10+ countries.
Patrick Sutton
Name: Patrick Sutton
Title: Head of People
Organisation: HR Advisor Inc
Patrick L. Sutton is a remarkable individual, embodying a unique blend of creativity and technical acumen. With a strategic mindset and a penchant for innovative problem-solving, he has made significant contributions in the realms of leadership, human resources, filmmaking, and community service.
A natural extrovert, Patrick possesses a remarkable ability to forge connections and foster meaningful relationships with individuals from all walks of life. With over 15 years of experience in leadership roles, Patrick has established himself as a prominent figure in the tech industry.
He has demonstrated his exceptional people management skills through various positions, including his most recent role as the Head of People for a prominent fintech company based in San Jose, California. In this capacity, Patrick played a pivotal role in shaping the company's people operations, ensuring a harmonious and productive work environment.
Moreover, Patrick extends his expertise as an HR Advisor to numerous start-ups, providing valuable guidance on developing successful people operations plans. His strategic thinking and creative problem-solving abilities enable him to offer innovative solutions to the challenges faced by emerging companies, contributing to their growth and success.
Paul W.J.Huiskens
Name: Paul W.J.Huiskens
Title: Senior Partner
Organisation: N2Growth
Senior Partner - N2Growth - Executive Search Practise - The Netherlands. With over 25 years of experience as Human Resources Executive with EDS - DSM - Sara Lee and Lyondell Basell. Currently Senior Partner Executive Search with N2Growth.
Pavan Kumar Malladi
Name: Pavan Kumar Malladi
Title: AVP and Leader Comms Media and Technology
Organisation: Cognizant Technology solutions
Pavan Malladi is an experienced leader leading business in the technology sector. His accomplishments include making large scale transformations in large multi national companies to startups both bringing them to next level including acquiring investments.
Perry Blankenship
Name: Perry Blankenship
Title: Supervisor, Clinical Case Management
Organisation: Mary Washington Helathcare
Perry works in the healthcare industry serving those who need inpatient help as well as pastor's a local church and supports virtual therapy clients in the evening. He has pursued his education with nine degrees and numerous experiences.