Advisory Board
Hind Galadari
Head - Central Services & Attractions - Attractions and Ticketing Operations - Education and Culture - Expo City Dubai
Hind Galadari is a highly respected leader in the world of entertainment and attractions, with a decade of experience that has taken her from the glitz and glamour of the Dubai International Film Festival to the heart-pounding excitement of Dubai's world-class theme parks.
As the Head of Attractions and Ticketing Operations at Expo City Dubai, Hind brings a unique perspective and a wealth of practical experience to her role. Her focus on people has been a hallmark of her career, and she has dedicated herself to supporting the development of engaged, effective, and high-performing teams.
Hind has held a range of positions throughout her career, including managing the Film Festival’s theatre operations, serving as part of the pre-opening team for Dubai Parks and Resorts - Motiongate, and playing a pivotal role in delivering Dubai’s Expo 2020. In each role, she has demonstrated a keen understanding of guest expectations and a talent for creating innovative experiences that exceed them.
Hind's success is a testament to her exceptional leadership skills, her deep understanding of guest expectations, and her ability to create innovative experiences that engage and delight visitors. She hopes to inspire others with her unique perspective and infectious enthusiasm for the industry.
Amal Al Barout
Sales Director - Miral Destinations
Sales Director at Miral Destinations. With a keen focus on showcasing Abu Dhabi and its unique attractions as a prime and unique tourism destination, Amal combines her sales globally expertise with a genuine passion for tourism.
Ghassan Assi
Chief Operating Officer - Trampo Extreme | Board Member, MENALAC
Ghassan Assi is a successful entrepreneur and COO known for his international corporate success, leadership, and vision. He has an extensive background in the infrastructure industry and has successfully transitioned his skills to the Active Play Leisure & Entertainment industry. Ghassan is committed to driving innovation and growth in the Active Play industry and creating memorable experiences for families in the region.
Ghassan has introduced and implemented very successful Active Play concepts in the GCC, including TRAMPO Extreme, which has become the benchmark for family active entertainment in the region. He has overseen all phases of development for these projects and is recognized as a leader and visionary in the Active Play industry in the GCC. Ghassan has received several prestigious awards, including the Gulf News Fifty MENA Business Leader in 2023, for his work.
Rachid Laurent Elameri
General Manager - Fever Middle East
Rachid Laurent Elameri credits a multicultural background for sparking his interest in creating one-of-a-kind experiences for diverse communities and leading him to the entertainment industry. In November 2022, Rachid was appointed the General Manager of Middle East of Fever; the leading global live-entertainment discovery platform that dares to think outside the box by empowering creators to escalate business ventures through data and technology to make entertainment offerings bigger than ever and more accessible in widespread communities. As a technology and insights enthusiast, Rachid was intrigued by Fever’s ability to leverage data to democratize access to culture and entertainment. Under his leadership, the company is effectively achieving its expansion objectives throughout the Middle East.
Damir Jovic
General Manager - Immersive Experiences
Damir Jovic is the General Manager of Immersive Experiences, a pioneering entertainment and leisure business. He brings unparalleled grit, determination and strategic leadership to his role, having previously worked at Ferrari World, IMG Worlds of Adventure, Trimoo Parks and Bounce Middle East. Damir played a vital role in launching Xstrike and woo-hoo! and developing the franchise models for the brands. He is responsible for providing leadership and management to the team, developing strategic business plans, promoting high levels of employee satisfaction and delivering exceptional customer experience. Damir is passionate about theme parks and experience-led venues and loves to see families make memories. Outside of work, he spends time with his family and indulges his passion for cars and speed.
Geoff Thatcher
Founder & Chief Creative Officer - Creative Principals
Geoff Thatcher is a creative leader who knows how to take a project from concept to reality. For most of his 40-year career, these projects have been about world-class experiences such as the grand opening of Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi and FM Global Centre in Singapore. Whether it’s a video dome in Dubai or working with the Mercedes-AMG F1 team in the United Kingdom, Geoff’s work transcends borders. In 2020, he published The CEO’s Time Machine that TD Magazine said “is a great way to prepare your mindset going into conversations about how your business can navigate our new, uncertain world.” And part of this new world, no doubt, is how to inject AI tools into our work so Geoff has been on the leading edge of advocating how this technology will transform the industry in speeches and articles.
Nyck Murphy
Head of Entertainment - IMG Worlds of Adventure
Nyck Murphy is a Themed Entertainment Specialist with a colourful range of IP experience under his belt.
Nyck has a focus on Live Entertainment that balances large team management with creative growth and business development.
A clear point of view and well-studied tone of voice has driven his work across the UAE’s major Theme Parks, contributing to the MENA region’s global standard and proud tourism identity.
From page to stage, Nyck’s work ethic is detailed oriented, a unique approached that derives from his performer beginnings and translates into a firsthand understanding of story-telling to a young multicultural audience.
Every day is a learning day, and it’s the challenging nature that keeps Nyck hungry and excited for the future of Themed Entertainment.