Professor Guruswamy serves as the Chief Knowledge Officer at the World Free Zones Organization and is a Senior Advisor on Strategy and Business Performance to the Executive Council of the Government of Abu Dhabi. He was a key strategic architect of the Abu Dhabi 2030 Initiative and is a globally recognized thought and practice leader in trade, finance, sustainability, and strategy, uniquely combining private sector and academic experience.
Previously, he held the position of Head of Strategy and Business Performance at DP World, where he spearheaded strategic planning and performance management initiatives for Ports, Free-Zones, and Customs worldwide. His role was instrumental in aligning government entity strategies with Abu Dhabi’s overarching vision and ensuring cohesive integration across sectors. He has also served as the Strategy & Business Performance advisor to the Executive Council for the Government of Abu Dhabi.
Dr. Mohan’s academic contributions are equally profound. He is a Fellow of the Judge Business School at Cambridge University and has led and directed numerous programs and initiatives for the school. He currently directs the EMBA and MBA programs at the University of Wollongong Dubai Campus, where he imparts his expertise in Strategic Decision Making and Corporate Governance. Additionally, he supervises doctoral candidates, enriching the academic landscape with his practical insights and research acumen.
Dr. Mohan’s dedication to bridging theory and practice is evident in his extensive publication record, which includes two authored books and numerous research papers and articles.
Wayne Dunn is the founder of the CSR Training Institute and CSR | ESG Institute. A former Professor of Practice in sustainability at McGill University, he is recognized as a global thought leader and pragmatic problem solver, frequently speaking on business, social responsibility, economics, and strategy at events worldwide.
He is an award-winning global sustainability expert with extensive teaching, writing, lecturing and advisory service experience. He is supported by an extensive faculty and advisory team.
Leadership on SDGs & Business “The pedigree speaks for itself…Pragmatic and global thought leadership on aligning SDGs and business.”
Dr. Eugene Owusu
Special Advisor to the President
of Ghana on the SDGs
Demystified ESG, SDG & CSR “It demystified ESG, SDG, and CSR. Very simple and engaging learning.”
Robert Gyamfi
Head of Community Engagement
Future Global Resources
A Practical & Realistic Approach “Professor Dunn brings a practical and realistic approach to CSR and shared value, blending theory and practice to develop pragmatic approaches that address real-world challenges.”
Dr. Ellis Armstrong
Former CFO
BP Exploration
Thoughtful, Coherent, Insightful “Coherent, thoughtful, stimulating, insightful, and state-of-the-art! The network of public, private, and civil society participants was incredible. Some of the leading experts in the field.”
Kojo Busia
Snr. Mineral Sector Governance
Advisor,
United Nations Economic
Commission for Africa/UNECA
Just What I Needed “Pragmatic, strategic, and full of practical insights. Just what I needed.”
Gifty Owusu-Nhyira
ESG & Sustainability Coordinator
Ecobank West Africa
Really Practical
‘…useful beyond expectation, has given me a clear perspective’
Leonard J. Mkude
Accountant General
United Republic of Tanzania
“The Masterclass reinforced the importance of ESG and challenged me to articulate its value proposition.”
Ross Mitchell
Verdensure
