Adel Hameed is an entrepreneur, executive advisor, and author with 20+ years of experience in business development, operations, and venture building. He has helped startups, scale-ups, and corporates navigate growth, optimize operations, and scale efficiently. As the Founder and Managing Partner of A8 Innovation, Adel builds leadership teams, enhances capabilities, and creates impactful ventures. He combines strategic insight with actionable frameworks to drive measurable results in competitive markets.
Adel Hameed is an experienced entrepreneur, executive advisor, and author with over 20 years of experience spanning business development, operations management, and venture building.
MoreAdel Hameed is an entrepreneur, executive advisor, and author with 20+ years of experience in business development, operations, and venture building. He has helped startups, scale-ups, and corporates navigate growth, optimize operations, and scale efficiently. As the Founder and Managing Partner of A8 Innovation, Adel builds leadership teams, enhances capabilities, and creates impactful ventures. He combines strategic insight with actionable frameworks to drive measurable results in competitive markets.
Ed Roberto is an entrepreneur, investor, and executive with 25+ years of experience scaling startups and mid-sized companies. He specializes in business strategy, operational excellence, and transformative growth. As a Strategic Advisor at A8 Innovation, Ed helps clients achieve scalable success. His work spans startups ($0–$20M) to corporations ($50–$250M), optimizing operations and profitability. Notable achievements include guiding Drinks.com to a NASDAQ listing, co-founding companies acquired by Oracle and IBM, and investing in tech startups as an angel investor and limited partner.
Dr. Jarmo Kotilaine is a seasoned development economist with 30 years of experience spanning academia, consultancy, banking, and government. His expertise is deeply rooted in strategy development, economic growth, and financial sector advancement, particularly within the Gulf region. Having worked across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, Dr. Jarmo brings a wealth of global insights to economic and strategic decision-making. As a Strategic Advisor at A8 Innovation, he provides forward-thinking economic and strategic counsel to clients seeking to navigate complex markets and drive sustainable growth.
Ricardo Langwieder-Görner is a global leader with 25+ years of experience in customer experience, digital transformation, and BPO. Having worked across six continents, he excels in driving growth and transformation. As a Strategic Advisor at A8 Innovation, he guides startups, scale-ups, and corporates toward scalable success. A co-founder of ArturoX and Blurivr, Ricardo has also led major organizations like Silah Gulf and Majorel Egypt, specializing in AI-driven customer experience and smart sourcing in emerging markets.
André Oppel is an entrepreneur, executive, and advisor with 20+ years of global experience in operations, digital transformation, data analytics, and financial strategy. He specializes in turnarounds, M&A, and launching subsidiaries, combining technical expertise with visionary leadership. As a Strategic Advisor at A8 Innovation, André applies his global experience across Europe, the U.S., Asia, and the Middle East to deliver innovative, structured solutions for dynamic markets.
Gokhan Polat is a strategic product development and innovation leader with 15+ years of experience in PropTech, FinTech, HealthTech, DeepTech, and the gig economy. He specializes in product vision, team scaling, and business growth across global markets, including Dubai, Bahrain, Qatar, San Francisco, and Copenhagen. At A8 Innovation, Gokhan refines product roadmaps, solves core issues, and drives operational excellence through strategic planning, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Hussein Hammoud is a seasoned marketing strategist with 24 years of experience spanning diverse industries, including retail, fashion, telecommunications, banking, FMCG, and non-profit organizations. Renowned for driving actionable marketing insights, he specializes in propelling businesses forward through strategic branding, communication, and content strategies.
Jessica Michelle Kreher is a strategic brand architect, business transformation leader, and AI-driven growth expert with 15+ years of experience scaling brands, driving digital innovation, and leading customer-centric transformations worldwide. She revitalized Kreher Technik GmbH during the 2008 economic crisis, spearheading its restructuring and digital evolution. By building an end-to-end e-commerce operation, she positioned the company as a resilient leader in German retail and e-commerce. As a Strategic Advisor at A8 Innovation, Jessica helps mid-market brands, manufacturers, and digital businesses expand, optimize operations, and implement AI-driven strategies to unlock growth and navigate global markets.
Ramy Lahoud is a seasoned strategist and market accelerator with over 20 years of experience in the technology industry across the Middle East and Africa. Known for his sharp acumen in Go-To-Market (GTM) strategies, alliance building, and ecosystem development, Ramy has successfully guided international businesses in navigating complex regional landscapes. As a Partner at A8 Innovation, he brings a future-forward mindset rooted in operational excellence and collaborative growth.
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