The Expert Advisory Council
The Expert Advisory Council serves as a strategic pillar of the DIFC Family Wealth Centre, reinforcing its mission to support family businesses and ultra-high-net-worth individuals with world-class guidance and insights.
Comprising leading experts across legal, financial, governance and regulatory fields, the Council helps shape the Centre’s long-term vision while ensuring it remains aligned with the evolving needs of families across generations.
Working closely with the Centre, the Council contributes to the development of policies, initiatives and thought leadership that support succession planning, family governance and intergenerational wealth transfer.
Through their expertise and collective experience, Council members play a vital role in enhancing the Centre’s robust ecosystem and advancing its commitment to building a sustainable, globally connected platform for family wealth.
David Russell AM RFD KCCouncil Chair
Alastair GloverCouncil Member
Dominique LeimerCouncil Member
Ismael HajjarCouncil Member
Izabella SzadkowskaCouncil Member
Mazy MoghadamCouncil Member
Pankaj NagrathCouncil Member
Imad KhalifeCouncil Secretary