Founder & MD - Essel Finance. Was National Director-Knight Frank Led transactions of ~$2.5Bn Managed 2 AIF, 1 PMS and 1 FDI fund for India Real Estate

Chartered Accountant with 18 years of experience across UAE Real Estate Market and funding Managed Real Estate Assets over $200Mn in UAE in the past.

Managing Director, The Partnerships Advisory Decision Committee, Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (USD 550 Mn.), Ministry of Finance, UAE At Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, built & managed a USD 2 Bn. Real Estate Finance Mortgage Portfolio across UAE & UK. He is an Instructor and Alumni of Harvard University (USA), qualified Chartered Marketer (UK).

Vivek Anand Oberoi, is a distinguished figure known for his multifaceted career spanning the realms of Indian cinema, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy. With a prolific acting portfolio encompassing 47 films across seven languages, including notable acclaim such as an Emmy nomination for his role in "Inside Edge," Vivek has established himself as a prominent figure in the industry.

Beyond his accomplishments in entertainment, Vivek has demonstrated exceptional entrepreneurial acumen, steering multiple successful ventures across diverse sectors ranging from real estate to social impact driven works. Vivek's altruistic contributions have earned him global recognition as one of the Top 40 philanthropists, with his philanthropic endeavors driving him to create social impact in his companies.

25+ years in global law, governance, and leadership across public and private sectors Also led as Senior Vice President for the Legal Affairs at Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and Commissioner of Intellectual Property

Marwan Al Sarkal is the founder and managing partner of Chapter 3, a boutique strategic advisory and management consultancy. Leveraging his vast network and investment experience, he partners with government entities, family offices, and global enterprises to execute strategies that deliver exponential growth and sustainable long-term value creation. Before founding Chapter 3, Marwan was the Executive Chairman of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq). At Shurooq, he developed an AED 12 billion portfolio of real estate, hospitality, and tourism assets, transforming the emirate's socio-economic trajectory and repositioning it into a vibrant FDI destination.

Marwan is widely recognized as one of the most influential business figures in the GCC and sits on the boards of several innovative companies in the finance, automotive, education, technology, and agriculture sectors. An avid car enthusiast, he is also a passionate supporter of youth empowerment and an advocate of the region's startup ecosystem.

He received his Bachelor of Applied Science in Accounting from Dubai Men's College and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration from the Higher College of Technology. He has also attended Executive and Leadership programs at Harvard Business School and the Singularity University