Claire joins Hampden & Co from Handelsbanken where she was Senior Operations and Programme Manager responsible for the design, implementation and management of CRM. She has also held senior operational and CRM roles at NatWest, KPMG and HSBC.
In its first half 2023 results released in August, Hampden & Co reported client numbers were up 8 per cent to more than 5,000, with a sharp rise in referrals from professional partners.
In line with growing client demand, Hampden & Co has continued to add to its banking, senior management and support teams throughout 2023. This includes Mark Plummer, who joined as Head of Private Banking in London, and John Glanville and Patrick Preece, who joined as a Banking Directors.
Jason Da Silva joined Arbuthnot Latham in 2022, as a senior research analyst and in 2023 he was promoted to Director, Global Investment Strategy. He most recently spent four years at boutique asset manager Obsidian Capital focused on direct equities, fixed income, commodities, and currencies. Previously, he worked at EY, where he became a Chartered Accountant before rotating into the EY corporate finance division. Jason holds both a CA(SA) and a CFA.
Strategic advisor and responsible to introduce new business models, technologies, partnerships and solutions for the areas of both guests and employees for all Strawberry’s 245 hotels. Involved during incubation and concept phase of new projects and hotel concepts.
Experienced international keynote and inspiration speaker within innovation, future trends, digitalization and the importance to think differently.
Director of Future Business department in Strawberry until March 2020 that was doing more of
disrupting innovation. Testing a lot on a small scale (MVP’s) and educating internally about
trends within and outside our business.
Running several “worlds first” projects such as mobile keys (now also live with both Google Wallet and Apple Wallet Key as first and only hotel), digital guest journey, AI, blockchain inventory, voice assistance (Alexa), VR, project mapping and many other hotel related solutions for staff/guests.
Sharon Gai-Castro currently serves at Head of Clinical at Kamada, a commercial-stage global biopharmaceutical company with a portfolio of marketed products indicated for rare and serious conditions, and are a leader in the specialty plasma-derived field focused on diseases with limited treatment alternatives.
Prior to joining Kamada, Sharon held positions as Clinical Research Manager at Merck & Co. and Clinical Research Associate at Parexel.
Sharon holds a Master’s Degree in Neuroscience from Tel-Aviv University.
Dr. Ofra Levy-Hacham has served as our vice president of clinical and regulatory affairs since March 2018, and before that since joining us in 2011, she served as our vice president of quality and regulatory affairs. Prior to joining Sol-Gel, Dr. Levy-Hacham served as a scientific specialist and project manager at Biotechnology General Ltd., a fully integrated biopharmaceutical services private company from 2010 until 2011. From 2008 until 2010, Dr. Levy-Hacham served as vice president chemistry, manufacturing and controls at HealOr Ltd., a private company engaging in the development of therapeutics for the treatment of various skin lesions and conditions. Dr. Levy-Hacham holds a Ph.D. in chemistry from The Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, Israel.
Leyla Gamidova, Spa Manager at Waldorf Astoria DIFC, is an inspiring force in the wellness industry. Recognised for her exceptional contributions, Leyla was awarded Leader of the Quarter Q4 2022 and Leader of the Year 2022 by Waldorf Astoria DIFC, a testament to her dedication and impact.
A visionary leader, Leyla combines innovative thinking with a profound commitment to the well-being of guests, team members, and the broader community. Her leadership transcends operations, focusing on nurturing talent through mentorship, comprehensive training, and a culture of continuous growth.
In 2015, Leyla joined Four Seasons, where she honed her expertise in the spa industry before bringing her talents to Waldorf Astoria DIFC in 2022. Under her guidance, the spa has become a beacon of excellence, reflected in accolades such as four consecutive FACT Awards, a rise on TripAdvisor from #59 to #13 of 691 Spas in Dubai in 2024, and glowing guest testimonials. Leyla’s approach prioritises holistic well-being, integrating cutting-edge wellness products and eco-friendly treatments while championing work-life balance for her team.
Her passion lies in creating transformative guest experiences that inspire self-care and elevate quality of life. Leyla’s dedication to innovation, empathy, and empowerment positions her as a trailblazer in the wellness industry, shaping a brighter future for all who cross her path.
Dermot McCauley is Chief Strategy Officer at Lithe, a leading provider of AI-driven document processing and digital mailroom solutions. With over 25 years of leadership experience across global technology companies, Dermot brings deep expertise in enterprise automation.
At Lithe, he works closely with insurers to solve complex operational challenges and accelerate digital transformation. Dermot is passionate about helping organizations harness intelligent automation to drive efficiency, improve compliance, and deliver measurable business outcomes. Most recently, he’s been instrumental in advancing Lithe’s strategic partnership with Tungsten Automation to deliver scalable solutions to the insurance sector and beyond.
Mohamed Jaffrey is the Director of Sales at Eviden, bringing 18 years of extensive experience in the IT enterprise space within compute, storage, and physical security solutions across Middle East. Currently he heads the business compute & AI division at Eviden for the META region with specialized focus on delivering value & AI innovation for the hospitality & retail sector with the computer vision platform solutions.
