Mission
Mission
Team
Team
Two co-founders
Dr. Winand D.E. Staring, President
Formerly UN and Dutch diplomat, currently residing in Doha, Qatar.
As “independent diplomat”, a social entrepreneur, and world connector he leads numerous missions to Qatar, and facilitates highest-level introductions to international and local business communities, universities and governmental & non-governmental organizations.
Dr. Winand is fluent in Dutch, English, and Spanish, with strong knowledge of French & German
Francoise Mouly (LL.M.), Director Strategy
Born in France, lived in many cities, London, Geneva, Barcelona, Amsterdam, and currently in Doha. Has had extensive experience in legal advisory practices in corporate finance, in London. Following her post graduate studies in history of art in London, extended her career as legal adviser in art.
Francoise is fluent in French and English, with strong knowledge of Spanish and Dutch.
Francoise co-founded IAM- Intense Art Magazine, a cross-media platform dedicated to women in contemporary art, fashion and design in Africa and its diaspora.
Also engaged in philanthropic activities as co-founder of the 'Send a Drop Foundation' dedicated to safe water and sanitation.
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Partners & Network
Partners & Network
• Leiden University, Netherlands
• Qatar University
• Hamad Bin Khalifa University
• Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies)
• Al Tamimi Law Firm
PerfeQt Advisory
Due South Consulting
• Fanack Chronicle for the MENA region
• Institute of Security for Global Affairs (ISGA)
• Kings’ College, London
• Triple Bottom Line Investing (TBLI)
• Circle Economy (circle-economy.com)
• 80 Days Race (http://80dr.com)
MENA Region
Algeria, Egypt, Israël, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Turkey, UAE.
Asia & Pacific
Australia, China (incl. Bank of China), India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zeeland, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam.
Africa – Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Senegal
Europe
Belgium, European Commission, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, NATO, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK, Ukraine.
North America – Canada, USA
Latin America
Argentina, Brasil, Chile, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela.