Heba Bilal Al Shehhi: is an internationally recognized PMO and transformation leader, currently serving as Head of PMO at Dubai Municipality and Lead of the PMOGA MENA Hub with PMI–PMO Global Alliance. Named the World’s Best PMO Leader of the Year in 2023, Heba is known for championing a more human centred approach to leadership, blending strategy, agility, empathy, and innovation.
Heba is also the author of the bestselling book Elements of Leadership, which explores authentic leadership through the lens of balance, resilience, and emotional intelligence.
Dawn Mahan: is an award-winning consultant, international speaker, and founder of PMOtraining.com, known for helping organizations and leaders improve project delivery and PMO effectiveness. A PMP-certified leader and inventor of the ProjectFlo® learning system, she has trained thousands of professionals worldwide and is recognized for making project management practical, engaging, and people-focused.
Dawn is also the author of Meet the Players in Projectland, a bestselling guide that uses fun storytelling and memorable “Projectland” characters to help project leaders better understand stakeholder roles, team dynamics, and the people side of project success.
Ahmet Rumiye: is an internationally respected PMO leader and transformation strategist with more than 18 years of experience across banking, financial services, and technology. Currently serving as Head of Enterprise PMO at Boubyan Bank, he is known for combining strategic delivery expertise with emotional intelligence and human-centered leadership.
Ahmet is also the author of The Emotional Portfolio, which explores how emotions, trust, and team dynamics shape project and transformation success.
