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 Russel AM RFD KC
    David Russell AM RFD KC
    Council Chair
  • ALASTAIR GLOVER
    Alastair Glover
    Council Member
  • ominique Leimer
    Dominique Leimer
    Council Member
  • Ismael Hajjar
    Ismael Hajjar
    Council Member
  • Izabella Szadkowska
    Izabella Szadkowska
    Council Member
  • Mazy Moghadam
    Mazy Moghadam
    Council Member
  • Pankaj Nagrath
    Pankaj Nagrath
    Council Member
  • Imad Khalife
    Imad Khalife
    Council Secretary