Emad Elmekkawy from Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
I hold a Bachelor's degree in Sports Management and Marketing, as well as a Master's degree in Sports Economics from the American University in Dubai.
I have 26 years of professional experience in various positions, culminating in the role of CEO in the UAE Professional Football League clubs, such as Shabab Al-Ahli Club, Ittihad Kalba, Khorfakkan, and Al-Bataeh.
I also served as a board member of the Arab Federation for Sports Marketing and Investment, affiliated with the Arab League, and I was a keynote speaker at international conferences in the Netherlands, Czech Republic, Russia, Georgia, the UAE, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia.
I currently hold the position of Chairman of the Board for Al-Hilal United Football Club in Dubai and also serve as the CEO of the Gooo Club global companies and clubs in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt.