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Our Team
Backed by a leadership team of industry experts with a combined experience of 100+ years in creating and scaling world-class events and thought-leadership platforms such as the Dubai Airshow and the Abu Dhabi Space Debate.
Douglas Emslie
Douglas was the CEO of Tarsus Group since 1998, which was acquired by Informa in April 2023 for $ 1 billion. He is a board member of the US industry advocacy body, the Exhibition & Conference Alliance (ECA), and was also the first international board member of the US industry trade body, SISO, where he subsequently served as Chair. He is currently Chairman of Cuil Bay Capital and Raccoon Media Group and Deputy Chairman of Jacobs Media.
Caryn Mcconnachie
Caryn leads the delivery of major international events operating at the highest levels of government and industry. She specialises in complex, high-profile programmes that require careful coordination, stakeholder management, and disciplined execution.Caryn's portfolio and experience cover multimillion-dollar events, including Dubai Airshow, IDEX, and the Abu Dhabi Space Debate.
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Sanjay Zaveri
With over 20 years of experience in the UAE, Sanjay has championed the marketing strategy for some of the region’s most influential brands and events, including Informa, Gartner, GITEX, Dubai Airshow, the Global Aerospace Summit, and the Abu Dhabi Space Debate.Currently operating as a strategic advisor and fractional CMO to founders and business leaders across the technology, aerospace, and media sectors.
Nandini Rego
Nandini Rego is a senior strategic partnerships advisor with over two decades of experience across aerospace, defence, space and international markets. Best known for her long-standing role in the growth of the Dubai Airshow, she has supported major global events including Avalon Airshow, the Sydney Maritime Exposition, and the Abu Dhabi Space Debate.She currently advises Cuil Bay Capital and the UAE Space Agency on high-level event strategy and global positioning.
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