7 Questions on Leadership

Name: Dawit

Title: Mines supervisor

Organisation: Dangote cement(Eth)p.l.c

I'm dawit haftu working in Dangote cement(Eth)p.l.c as a mine supervisor & am graduating from university of Arbaminch as an Applied Geologist on the faculity of Applied science.

Name: Deepak Kedia

Title: Chief Financial Officer

Organisation: MarketsandMarkets Research Private Limited

A strategic, trusted and technology savvy finance leader having multi-cultural and multi-industry experience across international markets in high tech industries - Information Technology (B2B), mission critical and consumer centric communication solutions (B2B, B2B2C).

Diverse experience in leading, influencing and supporting business strategies, growth and outcomes, M&A (mergers & acquisitions) strategies, pricing strategies, decision making through financial analytics, cost leverage and efficiency, building, coaching, and mentoring world class finance and operations team

Name: Denise Kohnke


Title: Founder


Organisation: 51Group

Serial entrepreneur, author of All Of The Other Marketing Books Are Crap, business and brand strategist. Still holds on to selling her screenplays, which is akin to holding on to becoming an astronaut. Mother of really good humans, which is her greatest achievement.

Name: Denise Smith


Title: Chief Operating Officer


Organisation: Vacmobile

Denise Smith: Visionary executive driving change with big dreams and outside-the-box thinking. Specializes in product strategy, tech operations, and turnarounds. Trusted advisor with 20+ years of experience delivering end-to-end value and accelerating growth. Proud Morehouse College parent. Believes in the power of crazy ideas to change the world. BS in Chemistry (Spelman College) and MBA in Management of Technology (Georgia Tech).

Name: Diana Saadeh-Jajeh

Title: EVP, Chief Financial Officer

Organisation: GameStop, Inc.

I am a Fortune 500 public company CFO with thirty years of strategic leadership experience helping public companies grow worldwide, developing new generations of leaders and championing both digital and organizational transformation. I bring experience with global public and private companies with revenues ranging from $100M to $20B and across a broad set of industries, including consumer, retail, and technology. I am a qualified financial expert with a strong background in board governance practices through her work with corporate boards and audit committees as well as her service on non-profit boards.

Name: Donald Okaragba


Title: Co-founder & Lead Product Manager


Organisation: Meck Healthcare

I have six years of professional experience building, launching and managing software and hardware technology products. I have built expertise in industries such as energy, e-commerce, education and healthcare.

Name: Donna Wright

Title: Principal - School Principal

Organisation: Bandiana Primary School

Donna Wright was awarded the Australian Principal of the Year Award - Government and Independent Schools (2020) and Australian Primary School Principal of the Year - Government (2020). Her school was a national finalist for Australian Government Primary School of the Year (2021) and a state finalist for the Outstanding Provision for High Ability Students in the Victorian Excellence Awards (2020 & 2021). Donna holds a Bachelor of Education, Graduate Diploma of Student Welfare, Master of Educational Leadership and Bachelor of Laws. Donna is passionate about inclusive education, has high expectations of all students and celebrates excellence. She is a passionate educator and champions success in education.

Name: Doug Utberg

Title: Founder

Organisation: People First Leaders

20 year corporate career in Finance & Technology. Laid off during COVID and am now the host of the People First Leaders Podcast.

Name: Dr (Major) Prashant Kumar Singh Chauhan

Title: Founder

Organisation: Purple Squirrel Strategists

Dr. (Major) Prashant Kumar Singh Chauhan, Founder of Purple Squirrel Strategists (Healthcare Consulting Firm), has extensive and diverse experience of over 23 years in the Healthcare Sector and is a Graduate from PGMIS, Rohtak, and subsequently did MBA (Healthcare Administration) from Faculty of Management Studies, Delhi University.

His past experience includes working as Director Operations with Centre for Sight (Group of Eye Hospitals), Vice President Operations (Group Head Operations) with International Oncology Services Pvt. Ltd. (Chain of Cancer Hospitals) and heading ten Eye Care Hospitals as Associate Vice President Operations in Delhi for Vasan Eye Care Hospitals, World’s largest Eye Care Chain with 196 Hospitals in India and abroad.

He had an enriching tenure as Manager Operations with Apollo Hospitals, Delhi that was India’s first JCI Accredited Hospital, also had international exposure as Chief Operating Officer (Speciality Centers) with Arabian Healthcare Group LLC in UAE and was Regional Head of Operations for HealthCare Global Enterprises Ltd, South Asia’s largest chain of Cancer Hospitals with 28 Hospitals all across India. He has also served in the Indian Army as a Medical Officer for five years and headed a 100 bedded Eye Hospital in Noida (ICARE Eye Hospital & Post Graduate Institute) near Delhi.

Name: Dr Andy Kemp

Title: Principal

Organisation: The National Mathematics and Science College

Dr Andy Kemp is Principal of The National Mathematics and Science College, based in the Midlands on the edge of the Warwick University campus. The National Mathematics and Science College is the top performing specialist STEM sixth form day and boarding school in the UK. Joining NatMatSci was something of a homecoming for him as he studied for his BSc in Mathematics, PGCE, MSc and EdD in Mathematics Education all at the University of Warwick. More recently he has completed his MBA at UCL in 2017.
He has spoken at conferences around the world in relation to the role that technology plays in education, and in particular mathematics education, and has been published in several journals, magazines, and collective works.

Name: Dr Cathy Rehfus-Wilsek

Title: Program Director

Organisation: Mount Saint Mary College

Dr. Cathy Rehfus-Wilsek is a passionate medical doctor and healthcare professional who has dedicated her career to improving healthcare service, access, and delivery in underserved communities worldwide. With over 20 years of experience in healthcare administration and clinical medicine, a Master complements Dr. Rehfus-Wilsek's expertise in the healthcare industry.
One of her most significant accomplishments has been her involvement in global health initiatives. Dr. Rehfus-Wilsek's extensive global clinical and administrative expertise has enabled her to make a meaningful impact in healthcare. She has participated in medical missions to various countries, providing care to needy populations and developing health initiatives to improve global communities. Her volunteerism is evident in different capacities, including teaching international medical and nursing students and participating in community health education programs.
Her commitment to advancing healthcare globally is reflected in her involvement in research projects to improve healthcare outcomes in marginalized populations. Dr. Rehfus-Wilsek's dedication to academic curriculum development has led to innovative programs designed to prepare healthcare professionals for the unique challenges of healthcare delivery in underserved communities.
Her work in program development culminated in a Healthcare Management Program Development textbook due in the Fall of 2023. Additionally, Dr. Rehfus-Wilsek's contributions to the field through scientific publication reviews, interpretation of research studies, and technology development have helped advance healthcare worldwide.

Name: Dr Dheeraj Mehrotra


Title: Principal


Organisation: Kunwar's Global School, Lucknow

President of India Award Winning Educator, Author of over 100 plus, UDEMY Premium Instructor with around 450 plus courses, LIMCA Book of Records Holder, School Principal at Kunwar's Global School, Lucknow, India