Dhia Hussain has over 35 years of experience in the areas of Technical and Project management, ship building, strategic planning and organizational excellence. He was involved in Major projects as project manager with ADNOC and other companies in the region. Passionate about energy efficiency in the marine market by promoting niche technologies. Active in organizational excellence program in Abu Dhabi & Dubai through the role of team leader in Sheik Khalifa excellence award, Dubai Health Authority and other private & governmental entities. Dhia Hussain is UK Bachler graduate in Marine Engineering and master’s in project management.

Kimberli Jeffery is a Canadian born and raised healthcare professional that came to the region with the intention, like many, to stay for a short period. Fourteen years, two kids, and many personal and professional milestones later, she finds herself back in Abu Dhabi with a renewed sense of excitement for where healthcare and innovation is headed in the region. Kim is passionate about people, technology and problem solving. She currently holds the title of Consultant - Research & Innovation at Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT). Other interests that this board member would be more than happy to discuss with you include venture investment, femtech, biohacking, longevity, hockey (Canadians don’t feel the need to specify “ice”, do we?), and her love of all things nutrition, health and wellness. Kim has held the CBC board positions of head of events, head of strategy, and now Vice - Chair.

Faiza Usman is Senior Vice President supporting the UAE Investments Platform as part of the Business Finance team at Mubadala Investment Company. She is a Canadian Chartered Accountant with more than 20 years of experience in developing and building teams, strategies systems and processes to elevate the efficiency of the accounting and finance function of action-driven organizations. Before moving to the UAE, Faiza was responsible for internal controls, statutory reporting, management reporting, and taxation at various leading Canadian-based companies including KPMG, Bell Canada and Barrick Gold. Faiza holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from York University, is a Canadian Chartered Accountant (CA) Certified Public Accountant as recognized by the State of Illinois, and a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).

Robyn Albers, a seasoned business communication expert, brings over twenty-five years of experience in training employees and university students in Canada, South Korea, Taiwan, and the United Arab Emirates. With a Master's degree in Education in TESOL and a strong track record of providing successful training solutions, Robyn is a leading authority in the field. Robyn's career highlights include a seventeen-year tenure at Zayed University in Abu Dhabi, where she delivered effective training in business communication. Now, as the Owner and Lead Consultant of Clear Speak GCC Consulting, she offers unparalleled expertise in speaking skills for public speaking, interviews, business pitches. She also provides expertise in email communication, and intercultural communication to professionals in the UAE and beyond. Robyn's expertise has enabled her to help clients achieve remarkable successes, such as passing interviews, securing multi-million dirham grants, preparing for video shoots, and winning prestigious speech contests. She has published academic articles on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning and has received international recognition for her outstanding teaching abilities. At the core of Robyn's mission is a commitment to helping employees communicate their messages with confidence and competence. She believes in the power of simple and clear messaging to increase productivity and success in the workplace. Robyn is available to answer your questions about CBC membership or to hear your feedback and ideas at Robyn@ClearSpeakGCC.com