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Profile Daniel Bernard The inspirational story The great German After working in the sports broadcast With the advent of more advanced footballer, Franz industry for a few years, my wife and I data technologies over the last few Beckenbauer, spoke about founded Redwood International Sports, a years, these efforts are delightfully the unifying power of the company dedicated to a more meaningful ongoing as we understand that there is sport and how it is the exploration into what is happening at any no end to the exploration of world’s best means of given time on the sports field. performance analysis, especially in a communication. When I sport as complex and dynamic as read his words not too long We break down the performance of teams football, which continues to be our ago. and players to gain the truest picture primary focus. possible about their strengths and I was reminded just how weaknesses and deliver data feeds and It has long been clear to me that fortunate I am to have had a services that add value to various sectors of dealing in questions that are difficult to career focused on the the sports industry. From the start, we answer provides us with far greater sports industry. Moreover, investigated how we can combine objective purpose. “Difficult” is GOOD. From my it made me realize just how data with a subjective layer to gain deeper point of view, I prefer taking on a fitting it is for me insights. difficult proposition every sing5le2 time. personally, given how communication across diverse cultures is such a key part of my identity. My mother was born in India to Iraqi parents. My father was born in London to a Polish father and a Russian mother who met in Germany and escaped to England when the Nazis came to power. I grew up in London and moved to Israel in 1999 to marry a woman of Yemenite descent. Diversity lives within me from before I was born and continues to be an integral part of who I am, and I feel that this truth is being further solidified as a clear value through our children. Hoinser Magazine
Profile Most of us don’t really know what our By connecting with people of different In the last year I have turned my core values are when we are young, and backgrounds, gender and ethnicity, we focus to investing in sports we must develop them through our can create a fuller understanding, technology. These are fascinating experiences and a constant reflection on together, of how to create progress times in the world of sports as what it is that makes us tick and what is for ourselves, for others and for the COVID has pushed us all to important to us as individuals. Secondly, wider community. This holds true rethink the way the industry that the more we embrace and when it comes to business, for social works. surround ourselves with diversity, the impact and to support global better we will be. Both as individuals initiatives that I can’t even imagine Through the challenges of the and as a community. Our perception of yet.I am excited to see what the pandemic and all the struggles life is only ever a small tranche of what future holds, and I look forward to posed to rights holders and is true. Through experience, we can being able to play my role, whatever sports associations, innovation widen that tranche, but it will still only that may be. has been called forward more ever be a sliver of the whole. than ever in order to solve significant problems and help create new and unprecedented ways for sports fans to engage with their passion. As with all crises, we must learn to adapt, to survive and thrive. And we must learn fast! Through investment in sports and the strategic advisory services I now provide, I continue my journey in a field that is close to my heart, and my gratitude for that knows no bounds. I believe, as with all of our paths, that we must constantly learn, rethink and move forward. I have learnt two key lessons on my personal journey. Firstly, that you must develop your own core values, and base your efforts around them. This will give them a more robust basis from which to surge forward, and they will be based on truth and on who you are. This takes time. Most of us don’t really know what our core values are when we are young, and we must develop them through our experiences and a constant reflection on what it is that makes us tick and what is important to us as individuals. 53 Hoinser Magazine
Profile H.E Laila Rahhal El Atfani President & Founder - Business Gate H.E Laila is an inspiring personality who has The passion of Mrs. Laila has shown the freedom of influenced the transformation of designs on the leadership in different dimensions of human relations selective strategy of the international marketing as an element of concretizing her success over industry. diplomatic relations. She has contributed to various campaigns H.E Laila has shown that achievements are a involving the high level of professionalism on mandatory form to attract the activity of each social social factors, human engagement and providing category that approves new initiatives in the conduct security of international cooperation in the of the international market. financial & social sector. The pool of power is rooted in the rationale for many Hoinser Magazine proposals that mediate specific programs to stimulate creative market opportunities and unprecedented development on social welfare objectives. Mrs. Laila remains a strong and contributing voice especially for women as well as a prominent personality in 54 sustainable and effective entrepreneurship.
Profile Vice-President of Diva Production company in USA Head of African affaires and Zone Director and Representative office in H.E Laila Rahhal EL Africa and Middle East for the chamber of commerce Brazilian African Atfani achivements : Moroccan President of World www.ccamb.org Economic Platform President of women empowerment and international Relations International (non profits association) Ambassador of Peace Vice President of REFAI and Tolerance (NGO non profit organization) Secretary General Director of international Diplomacy Relation ISEF Holding - Switzerland FAAVM Canadian (NGO Head of diplomacy and protocol of WPC non profit organization) Secretary General of the Asian countries of the Union of Arab 55 President of UYC intellectuals United Youth Circuit Vice President of WYS World youth Summit Special Advisor to the President of the Arab African Council for Integration and Development / AACID Director of International diplomatic Relations and integration and Development of the Council. (NGO non profit organization) Vice President of the Voice Magazine Middle East Fonder and President Of business Gate International Business Development Opening doors for investors With Global network Businessgate.org We are Business Developer, we connect you to others and help you for trading & franchising, financing. Hoinser Magazine
Profile Yalonda Smith, born in Yalonda Smith Greensboro, Ga USA. She is Chief Executive Officer — the fifth child out of The Life Coach Navigator LLC seven. Graduated from Greene- Taliaferro work for the goals the clients are Her youngest son Malik was Comprehensive High wanting to achieve. diagnosed with ASD Autism Spectrum school in 1998. Disorder, right before his second Yalonda is a natural born leader. She birthday. Yalonda is full of ambition is a role model to the women in her and throughout the years, community. Yalonda walks in the Because Yalonda had to walk through she has learned, she beat of her own drum, she always this process alone with her family this overcame and she follows through with her plan of gave her more passion and zeal to conquered. action. help other parents through the process of having a special needs Yalonda faced a lot of Yalonda have a deep passion about child and helping them to not feel mental and physical Truma what she does as a Life coach. She alone on this journey. through her lifetime and knows her value and she show just became willing to be her that. Yalonda is the tour guide of The Life own rescuer without Coach Navigator, weather her clients asking the world if she Yalonda serve as an advocate for turn to the right or left in life she will could be great but she autism. She has a bevy of tricks up take you on a journey that will sure begin to give the world her sleeves when it comes to her to end being motivation and notice that she is great. career and maintaining a family confidence of life goals and obstacles which includes her husband Stacey in life. Yalonda the Chief Smith and two boys, Maurice 9 years Executive Officer of The old and Malik 3 years old. 56 Life Coach Navigator LLC nationwide. The services include aiding parents/caregivers with special needs children who may have lost their drive and passion about life and goals find their balance in life and continue to go after their dreams. As she guides them on the road map of life of how work /life balance can look while raising a special needs child. Parents begin to gain confidence and fill the void of not being alone on this journey. The Life Coach Navigator also specializes in Network Marketing coaching. Helping people who has stepped into network marketing that has been stuck reach and Hoinser Magazine
Profile Yalonda's life coaching career took off 57 instantly and there is no stopping her now. Yalonda mission is to get the awareness of special needs out to the world and help as many people as she can to live their lives to the fullest no matter what. Yalonda enjoy spending time with her family and reading a good book. She loves to travel and learning different culture backgrounds. Yalonda is a HUGE extrovert, she loves all things networking and connecting and empowering. Feel free to connect with Yalonda FB @Lifecoachnavigator IG @thelifecoachnavigator Business Phone: 404 913 8290 Hoinser Magazine
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Profile H.E Adnan Al Noorani A personality with inspiring power The Private Office and a Group of Companies of Sheikh Saqer Bin Mohamed Al Qasimi has been established in 2010 and together with H.E Adnan Al Noorani has grown rapidly as one of the most influential organizations in the UAE with connections and guidance surpassing the boundaries of GCC into a well-renowned corporate entity. H.E Adnan Al Noorani is a personality who stands out for his creative way and ability to orient all types of businesses in a common change, offering the possibility of expanding the criteria in the market. WE OPEN DOORS TO NEW POSSIBILITY His excellence has always We understand the Business Landscape of the region brought to the attention of the public, the strategy and We continuously research the market On projects which are not within efficiency of the success, on a pursuing promising business ventures in our preferred industry sectors or broad characteristic basis to various sectors. The short listed ventures which do not meet our investment attract investors in many undergo the process of project criteria, we still add value by countries around the world. identification and evaluation. leveraging on our wide network of The selective and strict nature of H.E Adnan Al Noorani, has Once the business plan evaluation phase in contacts in the region, where we always promoted professional concluded and the project has been assist businesses in obtaining conscience, as a result of approved for investments, the business strategic and investment partners, human purpose and above all in execution phase starts. At this stage, our hence acting as a catalyst, providing full commitment to big experienced team provides management the link between the right people, challenges. consultancy and strategic solutions to ideas, knowledge and resources to ensure a successful market entry and bring about the strongest possible The ideal and objective sustainable revenue stream. outcome. strength of a diplomatic character holds the priority of a major global change under the signature of His Excellency H.E Adnan Al Noorani. 59 Hoinser Magazine
Profile The Letter from the Chairman of the Board Together with Sheikh Saqer Bin Mohammed With over fifty investments and Al Qasimi, we have grown into a formidable various partner companies force across diversified sectors throughout from our 22 international the MENA region. offices, we have developed consistently alongside Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid over the last 10 years. Al Maktoum stated: “We are building a new reality for our Over the past three decades, the people, a new future for our children, and a United Arab Emirates has new model of development.” transformed its economy, infrastructure, and Supporting this vision, we invest and partner governmental regulations to with entrepreneurial disruptors, companies become one of the fastest committed to exploring human ingenuity. growing international hub linking East with West. If you feel aligned with our mission and want to expand your product or 60 service into the MENA region, we look forward to hearing from you. Hoinser Magazine
Profile HÉCTOR SULAIMÁN SALDIVAR The Successful Businessman Hector born in Cd. Victoria, Tamaulipas. He graduated from the Business Administration degree ITESM . Hector is founding partner of the law firm called \"Grijalva Latapí, Sulaimán Tlapanco Abogados\" In 1992 he left the law firm to collaborate as Advisor to the Presidency of Grupo Bufete Industrial, a company listed on the BMV and the NYSE. 61 Hoinser Magazine
Profile Hector has a successful partnership with the CFE's Topolobampo II and La Carbo-Eléctrica Carbón II thermoelectric generation plant, as well as another important thermoelectric plant,between the borders of Paraguay and Argentina in South America and the Los Angeles City Metro project, California, US in collaboration with the company Stone & Webster Constructions. Within his multiple activities, he has participated as a Partner, Shareholder, Advisor and as a member of the Board of Directors of various Mexican and international companies, such as: - Advisor to Alstom de México, TRIBASA Construcciones, PEMEX and Degremont México. - Participation in the planning, engineering and management for the construction of the first Petrochemical Complex in Mexico associated with Maricopa Refining Group LLC. - Partner in Ivanhoe Energy, Inc, a Canadian company listed on the NYSE. - Partner of Gente Oil, a company based in Santa Bárbara California, dedicated to exploring, detecting and developing oil and gas reserves. - Partner and founder of World Energy Ventures Inc. dedicated to the development of Oil and Gas fields. - “PATRON” of the International Community TED Conference. - President of Advanced Leadership Foundation México. - He is currently the CEO of Sulaimán Asociados, Terminales y Servicios del Golfo and Controles Gráficas, SA de CV. - President of the Advisory Council of the Foundation of Pope Francis, Scholas Occurrentes in Mexico. 62 Hoinser Magazine
Profile Vin Lee American Luxury Billionaire Half-Full? Just As Long As It's Cristal. American luxury billionaire Vin Lee is no stranger to the finest things. In fact his firm creates some of the world's most cherished luxury items. He is CEO of Beverly Hills-based family office Grand Metropolitan. The firm is one of the largest privately-held luxury goods conglomerates in the world with almost 100 brands across fine jewelry and home furnishings. Its brands have earned $250 billion in over a century and are leaders in their fields employing top talented artisans and management. An Unlikely Beginning Lee started his career in the late 1980s when his patents for interior lit mechanical billboards launched a $6 billion advertising industry with entertainment companies like Blockbuster, Walt Disney, and AMC Theatres. Grand Metropolitan He would have the good fortune to be introduced to billionaires H. Wayne Huizenga (Blockbuster) and Sumner Redstone (Viacom) where he would learn about industry roll-ups and leveraged buyouts. The brand was a NASCAR sponsor and had celebrity spokespeople With his new found recognition, Lee would win a like super model Cindy Crawford. The hidden secret to Heilig- contract to turnaround the $80 million Meyers was it produced $400 million per year in jewelry sales due misfortune of the Grand Traverse Resort. to aggressive credit card facilities, making it equivalent to the 4th Employing a 30 market cable buy and largest jewelry company in North America. repackaging the Resort as the Midwests Best Vacation Destination adding a Spa to the Jack Heilig-Meyers would go into receivership with $975 million in Nicklaus Golden Bear Golf Course. The 4 year receivables and about $850 million in payables. Lee would work to $50 million contract would launch Lee into a rebuild the brand quietly acquiring dozens of regional and local buying spree including his first jewelry company. furniture companies over the next two decades. Slaying the First Giant King of the Hills During the Millenium, three retail behemoths Vin Lee would go on to create the diamond tennis earring or diamond ear climber, spending the next decade adorning Hollywood celebrities were offered to Lee for acquisition, and VIPs with his collections from his private Bel-Air showroom in Holmby Hills. Sharing security team with Halle Berry, the showroom Montgomery Ward, Heilig-Meyers Furniture, would host hundreds of A listers browsing the displays for the next bauble worthy of Page 6 fame. He would reach international stardom and Service Merchandise. Each one a multi- at the Cannes Film Festival with the daughter of the French President Mitterand wearing his $3 million diamond suite to the premier of billion entity having fallen into administration Sofia Coppola's Marie Antoinette in 2006. during the internet boom. The Group would Hoinser Magazine ultimately walk away with Heilig-Meyers the largest publicly-held furniture company in the world earning $2.5 billion in revenue from 2,000 63 stores.
Profile The Beverly Hills Cigar Club, a private membership social club, provides access to it's famous members to VIP events and charity parties across the globe. Membership has been closed since inception limited to only 2,000 guests. It has been heralded as one of the Top 5 must have memberships in the world by Playboy Magazine starting at $50,000 per annum. Guests have opportunity to enjoy lavish delicacies from around the world including Lee's own Pushkin Caviar and LOUIXS Cenacle cigars dubbed the Bugatti Veyron of the tobacco industry. Billion Dollar Brands During 2008 Grand Metropolitan would experience Lee would expand Grand It would be during the extreme growth. The Group began accumulating Metropolitan's luxury portfolio economic recession where stock in Finlay Enterprises with the intention of an to include Pushkin Caviar, art brokers and collectors acquisition. Gallery Rodeo, The Beverly were desperate for Hills Cigar Club, and Beverly liquidity that Gallery Finlay was the largest leased department store Hills Sports Car creating Rodeo would begin jeweler in the world earning over $1.1 billion from enterprises out of his most trading precious metals 1,100 locations and 200 free standing jewelers under empassioned hobbies. Having for fine works of art from the banners of Bailey Banks & Biddle, Carlyle & Co., studied fine art since such named artists as and J.E. Caldwell. childhood, Vin Lee began Rembrandt, Picasso, collecting local works in the Rodin, and Klimt. The It would take 4 years for Finlay Enterprises brand to early 90s. Rodeo Collection, Lee's become part of Grand Metropolitan. The next personal collection of 100 decade would add 40 more jewelers to the portolio pieces, was built during including Samuels Jewelers, once the 5th largest this time and continues to jeweler in the US with $200 million in sales from 200 be . stores. 64 Hoinser Magazine
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Profile Dr. Mansoor Alobeidli is from Dr Mansoor Alobeidli Abu Dhabi, United Arab A Successful Entrepreneur Emirates, born in 1983. He started playing He was invited as a Chief Guest & Jury at Dr. Mansoor founded SEVEN86, a professional football at an “The Dress of the World” competition media production and early age for Al Wahda Club which communications company and had a career lasting 12 was held in Timisoara, Romania in February based in Abu Dhabi at Twofour54 in years which was cut short 2014 and then in May 2014 he was in the 2014. due to a knee injury, he was panel of Judges for the European Beauty then forced to quit his career Championship in Croatia and also for In June 2014, he was nominated as as a professional footballer. European Hair and Makeup Championship. President of the SO.SI.SE.SA. (Sociability He decided to move to In recognition of his accomplishment of Sympathy Services Salvation) in the Europe and obtain being elected as the National Director of Middle East region which is a his degree in medicine. While World Beauty Congress of UAE and Cultural Humanitarian being a medical student, Dr. promoting beauty championships in the Foundation established in Romania Mansoor founded a real UAE, Dr. Mansoor Alobeidli was then invited in 1996 ⁸to support orphans. estate company called to be in the panel of judges for Baby Petite In 2017, Dr Mansoor Alobeidli 'Heaven on Earth', which he (0-2 Yrs.), Our Little Miss (7-9 Yrs.), Ideal founded Bedazzled Events in Dubai, ran successfully. Miss through which he would promote (13-17 Yrs.) and Universal Girl (18+ Yrs.) at Makeup Artists, Hairstylists, A decade later he returned as the Designers, Models & Creative a medical doctor and World's Our Little Miss finals in Miami, USA. artists through his National and practiced medicine He was awarded the title of Middle East international events for UAE successfully. Beauty Ambassador. residents and expats along 66 with international participants. After that in 2014 he was o¬ered to join a reputed medical health insurance company where he took up the challenge to be the first Emirati Medical Auditor in the company. In January 2014, Dr. Mansoor Alobeidli decided to pursue his ever growing passion for acting. He produced and acted in his first hort film, The Capital Garden which was created to participate in the Abu Dhabi Film Festival 2014 and Gulf Film Festival 2014. In 2014, Dr. Mansoor Alobeidli was elected to be the Ocial Representative and National Director of World Beauty Congress (Beauty Olympics) in U.A.E, which makes him the first National Director in the Middle East Region. Hoinser Magazine
Profile Conceptualised, directed and executed by Dr. Mansoor; • 1 - UAE Beauty Championship in Dubai. • Dr Mansoor holds • 70 participants and an attendance of 1500 guests at the event. a Real Estate Licence • 2 - World Beauty Championship (Makeup Artists & Hairstylists Competition) in Dubai. Certification from • 19 countries and 104 participants from around the globe. Attendance of 5000 at the event. the Government of • 3 - UAE Bridal Beauty Championship 1 in Dubai. Dubai, RERA. • He holds a Diploma • 100 participants and attendance of 2000 guests at the event. in Events • 4 - Dress of The World in Timisoara, Romania 100 participants and attendance of Management & 1500 guests at the event. Hospitality. • 5 - UAE Bridal Beauty Championship 2 in Dubai. • He is a Doctor of • 100 participants and attendance of 2000 guests at the event. Medicine (MD). • 6 - World Championship of Bridal Makeup & Hairstyle + Bridal Dress of the (Bollywood film World in Baku, Azerbaijan. featuring Akshay • 110 participants and attendance of 2500 guests at the event. Kumar) • Next event is scheduled for 29th of May, 2021. The event is called UAE Bridal Makeup Awards. Movie as a Director • Dr Mansoor has been awarded and recognised on multiple occasions by different countries • For Art leaders and entrepreneurs, namely UAE, Israel, India, USA & Croatia. Movies as a • World Beauty Congress- Middle East Regional Director (75 countries globally). Producer • The Capital Garden • UAE- Middle East Beauty Ambassador (World Fashion Festival Awards) in Dubai, UAE. • USA- Middle East Beauty & Fashion Ambassador (Our Little Miss USA Organization) 67 in Miami, USA. • India- Global Ambassador of Fashion & Beauty (Universal Peace, Friendship & Brotherhood) Mumbai, India. Hoinser Magazine
Profile David Solomon Chairman at Solomon Capital David is the founder and active chairman at Solomon Capital, a SOLOMON CAPITAL GROUP leading cross borders group providing investment banking as well as corporate finance services that include; Fundraising, M&A, SOLOMON CAPITAL GROUP is an Financial Restructuring and Business Strategic Consulting to important cross-border business advisory Israeli, and International companies. group. We provide services for corporations, financial institutions, and With over 25 years of experience, David Solomon is one of the government agencies. leading experts in the field of Corporate Finance. David is the former Managing Partner of Cukierman & Co. Consulting Ltd, the Our team of consultants led by David founder and the CEO of B-PLAN, 4HIGHTECH [Investment Bank], Solomon, helps clients around the world and Micromedic Technologies [Listed on the Tel Aviv Stock identify, develop, and implement winning Exchange.]. business, fundraising, growth, and value creation strategies. Mr Solomon has worked with high profile clients in the global market such as IBM, Scitex, Bezeq, Bank Discount, Bank Our cross-border clients over the period Hapoalim, Bank Leumi, Israel Aerospace Industries [IAI], include banks, government offices, many QUALCOMM, Dor Energy, RAPAK UK NHS, Gama UK, B-Plan UK large companions, and growing and others. businesses. Mr Solomon lectures in Courses in academic and other institutes. 68 David is the author of various books including: \"From Seed to IPO\", \"Business Planning in the Post Bubble Era\", and \"Biomedical - from Research to Market, The Business Challenge\". Hoinser Magazine
Profile 69 OUR VISION To bridge the gap between people and business for the benefits of all. We want to be the most trusted provider of investment banking and business advisory and to earn the loyalty of employees, clients and the community by operating with integrity and fairness at all times SERVICES We offer world-class cross-border investment banking and financial advisory services primarily to corporations, the financial sector and government offices.. M&A We are offering a comprehensive solution for Mid-Market clients. Our capabilities are vital for buy- side and sell-side advisory, comprehensive due diligence, Valuation, Value of the Strategy Analysis, and leading the deal- making process. BUSINESS & FINANCIAL ADVISORY Over the years, we have provided our customers with over 600 most professional Business/Strategic plans, firm valuations, and economic reports. Our advisory services provided a basis for capital mobilization, growth, or internal efficiency programs. A wealth of experience, as well as the analytical abilities of the management team, is the foundation of our global reputation. INVESTMENT BANKING We act as a cross-border investment banker for medium- sized companies looking for $10- 250 million as private equity, public offering, debt transactions or financial restructuring Hoinser Magazine
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