MESIF
JEDDAH 2027

Ibrahim Almoaiqel is the Assistant Deputy Minister for Investment and Privatization at the Ministry of Sport in Saudi Arabia, leading efforts to commercialize the sports sector, expand private sector involvement, and oversee the national privatization program—ranging from transforming state-owned sports clubs into private entities to evaluating the privatization of major sports assets including Stadia and Sports cities.

Dr. Enes Efendiolglu serves as Director General of Youth Services at Türkiye’s Ministry of Youth and Sports, overseeing a national infrastructure of nearly 1,000 facilities, including 580 youth centres, 374 youth offices and 43 youth camps, operating across all 81 provinces. The directorate employs more than 4,000 full-time staff and reaches millions of young people through programmes his team has built and continues to expand, including ÜNİDES, a direct funding mechanism for university student clubs that has supported thousands of projects across Türkiye over the past two years. 

Taylor J. Agisim is a global senior executive with two decades of experience, working in eight countries across North America, Europe, Asia & the Middle East.  Mr. Agisim has intertwined experience as a lead principal investor, entrepreneur, coupled with operating experience, working for leading corporate entities & public sector institutions.  He has contributed industry development, through country placemaking, infrastructure development, content creation & community initiatives, earning numerous industry awards.

Eng. Mansour Al Mokbel, the CEO of the Saudi Motorsport Company. He plays a leading role in advancing Saudi Arabia’s global motorsport presence, driving major events like Formula 1 and Dakar, and aligning the industry with Vision 2030. With a strong background in strategic leadership across government and industry, Eng. Mansour is helping position the Kingdom as a hub for innovation, investment, and sporting excellence.

James Bisgrove is an internationally experienced football CEO, currently leading Al-Qadsiah Club, one of Saudi Arabia’s major professional clubs. Previously held executive and board roles with Rangers FC, SPFL, TEAM Marketing, UEFA Champions League & Europa League, as well as Emirates Airline—working with global rights holders including Formula 1, FIFA, and Real Madrid. Proven track record in driving revenue growth, enhancing fan engagement, and developing progressive elite performance environments.

Rawan Albutairi is CEO of the Saudi Esports Federation (SEF), leading the strategic execution of the National Gaming and Esports Strategy. This mandate is a cornerstone of Saudi Vision 2030, driving efforts to develop a thriving esports ecosystem that fosters innovation, talent development and sustainable growth. Beyond SEF, Rawan holds senior positions for both the GCC and Arab Esports Federations, facilitating cross-border collaboration as MENA continues to emerge as one the fastest growing markets in the esports industry.

Kamel Badawy is a distinguished business leader with over 18 years of extensive experience across various domains, including sports operations management, strategic partnerships, sponsorship, events management, and commercialization. Currently serving as the Chief of Data and Strategic Alliance at Aspire Zone Foundation, Kamel exemplifies dynamic leadership and unparalleled expertise in driving business success. 

Fahad AlSububaie is an accomplished Strategic Management Executive with over two decades of experience leading digital transformation and driving business growth across diverse industries. With expertise in digital marketing, project management, international business development, and information technology, Fahad has a proven track record of navigating complex commercial environments, identifying opportunities, and delivering impactful strategic initiatives.

Hassan El Kamah is a sport marketeer with over 15 years of experience in the sport industry. Currently he is the Commercial Director at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) overseeing TV rights, Sponsorships, and Marketing based in Cairo, Egypt. Hassan’s educational background is in Economics, and is an alumni of the FIFA Master program, also holds a Sport Management Master’s Degree from University of San Francisco, USA.

Shaima Saleh AlHusseini is the Managing Director of the Saudi Sports for All Federation. Shaima advocates for a healthy lifestyle by inspiring all members of society to be physically active. This commitment reflects her desire to highlight the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s efforts to empower girls and women to play a role in the development of a vibrant society and healthy, active communities.

His Excellency Issa Hilal Al-Hazami is a dynamic leader in the UAE sports community, currently serving as the Chairman of the Sharjah Sports Council since July 2020. With a passion for advancing sports and community well-being, he has driven significant initiatives that have shaped the sports landscape in Sharjah. Prior to this, he served as the Secretary General of the Council from 2018 to 2020, and played a key role in national disaster management efforts at the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) from 2011 to 2020.

Melissa Lawton is Chief Content Officer at SailGP and heads the league’s global production strategy to create a breakthrough grand prix racing product in SailGP. From broadcast production to social media content creation and non-live content creation including SailGP’s docu-series Racing on the Edge, Lawton has played an integral role in bringing the world’s most exciting race on water closer to fans than ever before.Prior to SailGP, Lawton was the Head of Production at Meta for just over four years. She was also previously Head of Live Content for Red Bull TV for five years. Her career has included long-term production roles at events such as the Beijing and Sydney Olympics, FIFA World Cup in Korea/Japan, and the Commonwealth Games in India.