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Visionary Minds Driving Change

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35+ Senior Leaders & Decision Makers

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30+ Leading Organizations Represented

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4 Hours of Networking & Dialogue

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Melina Taprantzi

Founder - Earth & Co

Melina Taprantzi

Founder - Earth & Co

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Melina is a social entrepreneur who, in 2020, was one of seven women globally to receive the prestigious “SDGs and Her” award from the United Nations and the World Bank for her work in implementing the Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development.

She is the founder of Earth&Co, a consulting company that has been leading various projects from conception to implementation, supporting Fortune 1000 companies in the agri-food, renewable energy, technology, media, retail, and consumer goods markets. As an advisor on Corporate Strategy, Organizational Development, and Sustainability/ESG, Melina helps businesses navigate change, strengthen corporate culture, and develop future-proof strategies. She supports companies in building a robust strategy, enhancing stakeholder engagement, improving ESG processes, and aligning sustainability initiatives with business goals. Melina also works on key areas such as employee attraction and retention, diversity and inclusion, change management and driving organizational transformation to achieve long-term growth and resilience.

She is a faculty member at various educational institutes, such as the Institute of Sustainability Studies in Dublin, the Economic University in Athens, Kaplan Middle East, Emeritus, Informa in Dubai, PIF Academy, the Center for Governance in Saudi Arabia and others, where she teaches courses on leadership, sustainability, self-development, and entrepreneurship in professional programs. She has delivered programs for major clients across the GCC region, including PIF, VFS, SNB, Dubai Islamic Bank, the National Events Center, NBB, Takamol, Omantel, and Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare. She is also a regular contributor to TechCamp, a public diplomacy program hosted by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State.

Melina sits on the board of multinational non-profit organizations, such as Junior Enterprises Global, and is a keynote speaker at international conferences. She is a TEDx speaker, a BMW Foundation Responsible Leader, an IVLP alumna in the program of Social Responsibility and Innovation funded by the U.S. Department of State, a Young Emerging Leader 2018 by the European-Australian Forum, and a Young Innovative Leader 2019 (YTILI Fellow) by the German Marshall Fund. She co-founded a marketing agency in 2007, attracting nationwide accounts, before founding Wise Greece in 2013, which today is one of Europe’s most awarded social enterprises.

In 2022, Melina received the World of Difference Award from the International Alliance for Women in Washington, DC, for her contribution to the economic empowerment of women, and in 2024, she was chosen as one of the 25 global Vital Voices.

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Anna Griffin

Chief Sustainability Officer

Anna Griffin

Chief Sustainability Officer

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As Chief Sustainability Officer and former PwC Director, with over 20 years of experience across multiple markets and delivering transformation projects and scalable solutions across global markets, Anna is recognized leader driving net zero agenda. She held multiple leadership roles across global markets, driving sustainable growth, strategy & transformation, governance, and high-performance teams. She played a pivotal role in business restructuring, acquisitions, integrations, and operational excellence, ensuring long-term growth across regions.

Anna played a pivotal role in positioning organization in a steel sector at the forefront of the global transition to a low-carbon economy and decarbonization of the hard-to-abate industry through innovative sustainable solutions and sustainable manufacturing practices. She led landmark initiatives delivering the world’s first Near-Zero Steel and Carbon Neutral Steel plant in the MENA region, overseeing decarbonization roadmaps, integration of renewable energy, circular economy, and human-centred strategies.

Passionate about collaborative impact, she drives alignment & collaboration through partnerships with government agencies and non-governmental organizations, regionally and globally, to scale sustainable solutions and shape progressive policy for the transition to low-carbon economy. She is also an advocate for inclusive leadership, driving green skills and DEI initiatives, and currently serves as Vice-Chair of the Emirates Green Building Council Women’s Network, following her tenure as Chair of Women in Mining South Australia and mentor with the Protégée Mentorship Program in Singapore.

Anna’s international career spans the Middle East, Australia, Southeast Asia, Europe, the UK, and the US, and companies such as AGSI, PwC, BHP, APLNG, De Beers/Anglo American. She holds degree in Gemmology, an MBA, a BA in International Relations, and a Master’s in Sustainability at Harvard University, amongst other certifications. 

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Shireen Mistree

Head of Sustainability - VFS Global

Shireen Mistree

Head of Sustainability - VFS Global

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Shireen Mistree is the Head of Sustainability at VFS Global, the global leader in trusted technology services that empower secure mobility for governments and citizens worldwide. In this role, she is responsible for leading the company’s global sustainability strategy, which is deeply integrated into VFS Global’s business model and growth ambitions. Previously, Shireen held senior roles with Tata Trusts; one of India’s leading philanthropic institutions leading their work on sustainability and policy and advocacy initiatives. Prior to that, she worked at the Consulate of The Republic of Singapore and with The Royal Bank of Scotland in India. She has also worked with private sector organizations in articulating their social purpose and developing strategies to contribute to global sustainable development goals.