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Historian, anthropologist; leading luminary in higher education.

John Shiels MBE

CEO, Manchester United Foundation

Elias Zamora Sillero

Chief Technology Officer ,Sevilla FC

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Social Impact Innovator, Global Advocate for Women's Empowerment, Author & Influencer, Women Choice

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SVP Content Acquisition ,OSN

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Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer , US Department of Air Force and Space Force

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Executive Chairman, S4 Capital

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