Philip Marnick is the General Director of the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA). He was appointed early January 2022 by the Members of the Board, to assume the position, paving the way for a more effective regulatory framework by continuing the evolution of the telecom sector liberalization.

Mr Marnick leads the TRA, including the development of consumer protection initiatives and resolving disputes. The TRA develops regulatory rules that promote competition, innovation, and investment in broadband services and facilities, as well as developing a more comprehensive and competitive framework that aligns with international best practices. Ensuring that Bahrain remains a center of innovation and that its telecommunications sector serves everyone while supporting Bahrain’s strategic objectives.

Before assuming his role at the TRA, Mr Marnick managed and directed at Ofcom in the UK, where he was the Group Director of Spectrum responsible for all aspects of UK national and international spectrum management – from strategy to delivery including awards, clearance and enforcement. Mr Marnick has worked in the telecommunications sector for over 30 years. He has served as a senior executive in technology, operations, and strategy. Mr Marnick has worked in both start-ups (from inception to sale) and major corporations, in firms such as UK Broadband, O2, Orange, BT, J-Phone in Japan (now Softbank Mobile), Extreme Mobile, and SpinVox (now Nuance).

From analogue to 5G, he has engaged across every mobile generation. Throughout his carrier he has been at the forefront of industry developments – in both fixed and mobile. He has collaborated on the first deployments of mobile networks utilizing new technologies and standards, this has also included innovative products such as the first camera phone and photo messaging service, as well as mobile internet and hosted voice services.

Mr. Tariq Al-Awadhi is the Executive Director Spectrum Affairs in the Telecommunication Regulatory Authority.

Mr. Al Awadhi has 17 years of experience in spectrum management. He is the Chairman of the Arab Spectrum Management Group and has been the head of the delegations of the UAE to various international meetings and conferences and in 2012 he had been elected to chair the World Radiocommunication Conference 2012 (WRC-12).

His achievements in the field of spectrum management have earned him accolades from his contemporaries and the TRA. His professional acumen has further been groomed through leadership and excellence programs.

Mr. Mario Maniewicz was elected Director of the ITU Radiocommunication Bureau at the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2018 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. He took office on 1 January 2019.

Mario Maniewicz is an electronic engineer specialized in telecommunications. He has been with the ITU for over 30 years, where he has served in high-level management positions in the Radiocommunication and Development Sectors as well as in ITU Regional Offices.

As Director, Mr. Maniewicz is responsible for the management of the Radiocommunication Bureau, which organizes and co-ordinates the work of the Radiocommunication Sector whose aim is to ensure the rational, equitable, efficient, and economical use of the radio-frequency spectrum and satellite orbits.

Before joining the ITU, Mr. Maniewicz occupied a managerial position in Uruguay’s main telecommunications operator and was Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Engineering of Uruguay’s main University.

Mr. Maniewicz is married and has two children. He speaks Spanish, English, French and Portuguese.

Mr. Mario Maniewicz was elected Director of the ITU Radiocommunication Bureau at the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2018 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. He took office on 1 January 2019.

Mario Maniewicz is an electronic engineer specialized in telecommunications. He has been with the ITU for over 30 years, where he has served in high-level management positions in the Radiocommunication and Development Sectors as well as in ITU Regional Offices.

As Director, Mr. Maniewicz is responsible for the management of the Radiocommunication Bureau, which organizes and co-ordinates the work of the Radiocommunication Sector whose aim is to ensure the rational, equitable, efficient, and economical use of the radio-frequency spectrum and satellite orbits.

Before joining the ITU, Mr. Maniewicz occupied a managerial position in Uruguay’s main telecommunications operator and was Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Engineering of Uruguay’s main University.

Mr. Maniewicz is married and has two children. He speaks Spanish, English, French and Portuguese.

Ross has worked for the GSMA as a special adviser on government affairs since 2007. Recently his projects have included defining use of the Digital Dividend with the mobile and broadcasting community in Russia, Eastern Europe and the CIS, and coordinating political engagement on the GSMA’s Mobile Broadband project in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Prior to the GSMA Ross worked at telecoms consultancy Access Partnership where he served as a director charged with government affairs and as the lead financial analyst at TelecomFinance. Ross holds an Honours Degree from Manchester University.

Elshazly is an experienced professional in the satellite industry, currently working as the Chief Engineer of Spectrum Management at Arab satellite communication organization (Arabsat).

With over 20 years of experience in the field of satellite communications, Elshazly has represented various satellite operators, organizations, and regulators in international/Regional forums such as ITU/ASMG/GCC and ETSI.

With focus on elaborating and defending satellite spectrum requirements, Elshazly was responsible for preparing multiple sharing and compatibility studies and input contributions for different WRC’s agenda items.

Elshazly also chaired some drafting groups for ITU reports/recommendations in WP 4C.

Jean-Pierre Faisan is spectrum policy advisor for TDF, and has been a Board Member of the association Broadcast Networks Europe since 2013.
A graduate from Ecole Polytechnique and Telecom Paris-Tech, he has more than 29 years of experience in the telecommunications industry where he held a series of engineering then managing positions at Intelsat, CCETT (now Orange Labs), Sofratev and Gobé and TDF. He is also the founder and managing partner of Leader Wave, a consulting company specialized on spectrum policy.

Nada Abdelhafez is Head of Spectrum & Regulatory Affairs for Middle East and Africa at Shure Inc. In her role, she educates and promotes the spectrum needs for the PMSE industry in the MEA region. She influences regulations, ensures access for spectrum, advocates spectrum policy and promotes new technologies for audio PMSE. Nada works closely with administrations, regulatory authorities and policy makers to enable PMSE in MEA.

Before joining Shure, Nada worked for Etisalat UAE, where she was involved in various activities related to spectrum management, technology standardization and technology regulatory support.

Nada holds a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and has several publications related to optimization and deep learning in audio and video streaming.

Ali Cheema is the Regional Lead for Government and Industry relations at Ericsson in the Middle East and North Africa. He is tasked with the coordination of ICT policy engagements and advocacy for spectrum harmonization across the region.

With over a decade of experience working with radio access networks across Middle East and Africa, Mr Cheema brings to the table not only technical expertise, but also a deep understanding of the regional context. This is coupled with a strong belief that mobile broadband can play a catalytic role for socio-economic progress in developing economies.

Guillaume Lebrun is Director of Spectrum and Technology Policy in the Government Affairs team at QUALCOMM. Guillaume is supporting European governments and regulatory bodies such as CEPT/ECC, European Parliament and national discussion groups by providing technology expertise and market analysis. Mr Lebrun is actively involved in the European discussions around 5G, the Electronic Communication Code and investment in future communication infrastructure. Guillaume is also leading cooperation within the mobile industry by engaging in various forums such as Digital Europe, Bitkom and the UK Spectrum Policy Forum. Guillaume started his career as a researcher in MIMO and OFDM technologies before focusing on regulatory topics upon joining Qualcomm. Guillaume holds a PhD from Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia and an engineering degree from l’Ecole National Supérieure des Télécommunications in Paris, France.

Ali follows telecoms regulation in the MENA region, focusing on regulatory developments in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Before joining Cullen International in 2020, Ali worked in Jordan at the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission and at Zain. Ali has also worked with the Qatar Communications Regulatory Authority and in the UAE for Etisalat.

As Spectrum Director, Mohammad Sadeq is both diligent in spectrum practice and committed to the profession. He joined ictQATAR in 2007 after ten years of serving with a large and well-respected telecom operator and regional regulator firms.

Involved in the radio regulatory and spectrum management field for over 25 years and participated in spectrum management forums worldwide. Director of Spectrum Management for 9 years within Communications regulatory Authority of Qatar (CRA) and responsible for spectrum policy and plan. A firm believer in modern spectrum management techniques. Developed various regulatory elements for smooth running of spectrum management in Qatar and GCC Region.

In addition to spectrum management activities, active in the field of EMC and RF Exposure as well as in the field of amateur radio and quality of service.

H.E. Eng Belal Al-Hafnawi is an ICT executive leader experienced in technology, management, leadership, regulatory and strategy. Currently working as Commissioner and full time Board Member at the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC).

His Excellency Belal has 20 years’ experience in technology, telecommunications, information technology and digital transformation. He has worked with several international mobile network vendors and service providers including Huawei, Motorola, Nokia, Samsung Electronics and STC.

He has wide work experience in various telecommunications fields, which include management, advisory, strategy, technical consulting, managing complex programs and projects, operation management and quality.

He holds Bachelor and Master’s degrees in Telecommunications from the University of Jordan, and holds executive certification in Management and Leadership from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), United states, which focused on business implications in Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things and platform strategies.

He is a technical writer, author and international speaker.

Fatima has recently joined Huawei Technologies as Technical Director on Spectrum & Regulation with a special focus on Middle East and Africa among other areas. Prior to joining Huawei, Fatima worked for almost 2 decades on wireless systems as senior technical manager, technology strategist and transversal projects’ leader.

Her most recent position has been Senior Radio Standardization Manager and strategist within Orange Group. She was leading Orange delegation in 3GPP RAN and in charge of elaborating, promoting and building large consensus for the adoption of relevant Radio standard strategies with interest to Orange affiliates in Europe, Africa and the Middle-East.

When holding that position, Fatima became one of the most influential operators’ experts in 3GPP RAN where she actively contributed to shaping the last 5 releases of 3GPP standard in particular on 5G New Radio use cases, requirements and technical studies, LTE evolutions, Spectrum standardisation, M2M/IoT, Cellular D2D, LTE Public safety, Small cells, Broadcast, LAA, Cellular V2X, A2G communications, HSPA+.

Before joining 3GPP RAN in 2007, Fatima successfully managed numerous R&D projects for Orange Labs and contributed to European collaborative projects.

From 1997 and 2002 Fatima worked for various mobile operators (Orange Sweden, BLU Italy, SFR France and Maroc Telecom) for which she successfully delivered projects involving design, engineering, roll-out and optimization of operational networks.

Wisaam is an experienced Spectrum Policy and Standardization Manager with a demonstrated history of success in the telecommunications industry. Offering a strong foundation in both telecommunications engineering technology and spectrum, he has over 4 years of hands-on experience from a dynamic role at Etisalat by e& in the UAE.

Wisaam has been a driving force behind the implementation of 3GPP releases and cutting-edge features across vendor networks, including active engagement with industry giants like Nokia, Huawei, Ericsson, and ZTE, fostering relationships that spanned legacy systems to emerging technologies. He has led discussions with pioneering entities in the fields of OpenRAN (including Mavenir, Altiostar, Rakuten, Intel, and Dell) and Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) among other emerging technologies, showcasing his adaptability and forward thinking.

On the Spectrum Management front, he has excelled in crafting strategic approaches and alliances in the UAE and GCC. His involvement spans national spectrum strategies, ITU Working Groups, GCC dialogues, and the Arab Spectrum Management Group (ASMG). He has been instrumental in shaping the spectrum strategy for Etisalat, analyzing future needs, and driving the successful testing of next-gen prototypes. He is primed to lead discussions on critical Agenda Items at WRC-23 including AI 1.2, AI 1.5 and AI 9.1-c, leveraging insights and studies conducted in the last ITU cycle.

Wisaam’s passion for this domain is matched by his analytical acumen, technical prowess, and an extensive network of industry luminaries who can vouch for his capabilities.

A highly committed and proven consulting professional helping businesses understand the use and implementation of wireless technology. Joined LS telcom in June 2016 to support the growth of the consulting business in the UK and raise awareness of the LS telcom brand.

Expert in writing proposals, winning new clients, and overall business growth with knowledge and expertise of the globally changing world of wireless. He spent 7 years at Ofcom in the UK, involved in many different facets of spectrum management. Saul can bring a fresh outlook on how businesses can benefit from the implementation and deployment of wireless systems, including the adoption of new technologies, procurement of spectrum, and adaptation to new regulations.

Co-author of a number of technical reports for clients. Recent assignments have included work for the European Commission on the socio-economic impacts of 5G in Europe and the regulatory implications of license-exempt use in Europe.

Developed a good understanding of the latest technologies and the rollout of LTE, HSPA+, and DC-HSPA+ devices. Saul has also developed a growing knowledge of Wi-Fi, white space devices, and the commercial and regulatory implications across the industry.

An accomplished business development manager who has helped establish and win new clients by writing successful proposals followed by professional execution and delivery.

Saul has a very good understanding of radio systems, spectrum engineering, and telecommunications projects, with specific experience and knowledge of technical policy and regulatory projects.

Specialties: Business development, pre-sales, RF spectrum planning , advice on regulatory aspects of radio spectrum, knowledge of multiple mobile technologies e.g. GSM, UMTS & LTE Wi-Fi. In addition to DVB-T, DAB, and FM planning. Project management of multi-disciplinary projects for regulators, vendors, and operators International frequency coordination and harmonised standards Demand analysis for cellular mobile capacity.

Currently (Manager Spectrum Policy) at TDRA of the United Arab Emirates with 12 years of professional work experience in ICT sector counting works on radiocommunication strategies and spectrum policies. Holding Masters Degree in Public Administration (MPA) from Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government and Bachelor Degree of Engineering (B.ENG) in Electronics (Honors) from Khalifa University.

Representing UAE in various International ICT and Spectrum related meetings. Member of several UAE and TDRA Committees and Teams including WRC, 5G implementation, IOT Committee, Telecoms Emergency, Enabling 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) in UAE, Civil UAS and Autonomous Vehicles.

Eng. Hassan is one of the qualified engineers in the Radiocommunication field in the Kingdom of Bahrain, and he has remarkable achievements and initiatives in the telecommunication sector.
Eng. Hassan holds a bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering from the University of Bahrain and a Master’s degree in Public Management and Government Policies from the University of Aix-Marseille and the National School of Administration in France, respectively.

Eng. Hassan has 29 years of experience in the Telecommunications sector where he achieved a number of critical strategic goals by executing or supervising several projects and plans at the level of the Directorate in particular and the Kingdom of Bahrain in general, such as establishing an integrated spectrum management & monitoring system in 1994 and developing projects of this system in 2009, 2011, 2015, 2017, 2020 and 2022 to become one of the best Radio monitoring systems in the region. He was part of the team which created the first National Frequency Plan (NFP) in 2009. He chaired the committee which published the latest (NFP) in 2017 and 2020, in addition to several regulations & policies to regulate the Radiocommunication services by forming or chairing the relevant committees, and he has led the national program to provide the required spectrum for the latest technologies such as Digital Dividend “Digital television terrestrial broadcasting” which resulted in a reduction in the overall use of spectrum, and evacuated the required radio spectrum for the emergency radiocommunications for public protection and disaster relief, LTE, 5G and its wireless infrastructures. In addition to chairing permanent and temporary Committees of the Authority.

At the international level, he chaired the national delegations in World Radio Conferences 2012, 2015 and 2019 in addition to participating in International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) conferences besides representing the Kingdom of Bahrain or chairing the delegations in the international meetings & forums to protect national interests and highlighting the progress of the telecommunications sector in Bahrain.

Ross has worked for the GSMA as a special adviser on government affairs since 2007. Recently his projects have included defining use of the Digital Dividend with the mobile and broadcasting community in Russia, Eastern Europe and the CIS, and coordinating political engagement on the GSMA’s Mobile Broadband project in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Prior to the GSMA Ross worked at telecoms consultancy Access Partnership where he served as a director charged with government affairs and as the lead financial analyst at TelecomFinance. Ross holds an Honours Degree from Manchester University.

Ismael Moreno-Gomez is a Manager at Analysys Mason based in Dubai. Ismael has helped players in the telecoms industry on a variety of topics, including spectrum valuation and spectrum strategy, by applying customised quantitative modelling techniques. Ismael’s expertise lies in applying quantitative modelling to a wide range of issues within the telecoms industry, with a specific focus on supporting mobile network operators in preparation for major spectrum awards. This support typically covers spectrum strategy, network strategy, spectrum valuation, competitor assessment and bid strategy. He has also helped industry players in preparation for potential transactions, including in support of mergers between mobile network operators and acquisition/sale of digital infrastructure (towers, fibre, data centres, etc.)

Ismael holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Metallurgy from the University of Cambridge (UK), in addition to M.Eng. degrees in Industrial Engineering and Materials Engineering from the University of Navarra (Spain). Prior to joining Analysys Mason, Ismael worked for Aetha Consulting, a boutique telecoms firm based in Cambridge (UK) and undertook doctoral research at the University of Cambridge (UK).

Philip Marnick is the General Director of the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA). He was appointed early January 2022 by the Members of the Board, to assume the position, paving the way for a more effective regulatory framework by continuing the evolution of the telecom sector liberalization.

Mr Marnick leads the TRA, including the development of consumer protection initiatives and resolving disputes. The TRA develops regulatory rules that promote competition, innovation, and investment in broadband services and facilities, as well as developing a more comprehensive and competitive framework that aligns with international best practices. Ensuring that Bahrain remains a center of innovation and that its telecommunications sector serves everyone while supporting Bahrain’s strategic objectives.

Before assuming his role at the TRA, Mr Marnick managed and directed at Ofcom in the UK, where he was the Group Director of Spectrum responsible for all aspects of UK national and international spectrum management – from strategy to delivery including awards, clearance and enforcement. Mr Marnick has worked in the telecommunications sector for over 30 years. He has served as a senior executive in technology, operations, and strategy. Mr Marnick has worked in both start-ups (from inception to sale) and major corporations, in firms such as UK Broadband, O2, Orange, BT, J-Phone in Japan (now Softbank Mobile), Extreme Mobile, and SpinVox (now Nuance).

From analogue to 5G, he has engaged across every mobile generation. Throughout his carrier he has been at the forefront of industry developments – in both fixed and mobile. He has collaborated on the first deployments of mobile networks utilizing new technologies and standards, this has also included innovative products such as the first camera phone and photo messaging service, as well as mobile internet and hosted voice services.

Detlef Fuehrer is Senior Manager, Spectrum Management and Regulatory Affairs, EMEA in the CTO Office at Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company. His main responsibility is to set and drive HPE’s legislative & regulatory priorities for radio spectrum in EMEA and to execute all aspects of HPE’s EMEA strategy. Prior to Aruba, Detlef managed the Spectrum Engineering activities of the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre where he established the Radio Spectrum Lab. Holding a diploma in Electronics Engineering from Dortmund University, he worked in the semiconductor industry for almost 20 years, predominantly in the communications domain, at Alcatel, Texas Instruments, and Hitachi Electronic Components. Detlef authored the first German-language expert book on ADSL and published numerous studies on spectrum sharing and wireless coexistence.

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Kevin Eisenhauer is responsible for assisting Intelsat’s strategic long-term spectrum position in the marketplace. In his role, he works closely with the company’s senior management on corporate and spectrum strategy to analyse and identify emerging spectrum opportunities and risks for Intelsat. In addition, he supports and leads efforts from across the globe that protect, optimise and leverage the company’s spectrum assets in support of Intelsat’s broader long-term growth strategy.

Holding various positions in the past, Kevin has accumulated over 6 years’ experience within the satellite industry. Prior to joining Intelsat in 2021, Kevin served as a Regulatory Engineering Manager at Access Partnership, an international consultancy firm specialised in providing services in the telecommunications sector (Regulatory Compliance, Market Access, Public Policy). Kevin then joined the frequency management team at Airbus Defense and Space in Toulouse to support key strategy development for the Defense and Space industry. At Intelsat, Kevin continues to focus on strategic spectrum regulation supporting the company’s key operations interests. The combination of these experiences has provided Kevin with flexible and outside the box thinking as well as accumulated experience to navigate complex rules.

Kevin earned a Master’s Degree from ISAE-SUPAERO in Toulouse and a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) from UC Berkeley in California. On a more personal note, Kevin frequently travelled and moved from one country to another (Gabon, Congo, England, Venezuela, USA, Malaysia, Angola and France). These experiences enable him to adapt to different mentalities, cultures and environments.

Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I) is the world’s leading provider of satellite services, delivering high performance connectivity solutions for media, fixed and mobile broadband infrastructure, enterprise and government and military applications for more than 50 years. Intelsat’s satellite, teleport and fiber infrastructure is unmatched in the industry, setting the standard for transmissions of video and broadband services. From the globalisation of content and the proliferation of HD to the expansion of cellular networks and mobile broadband access, with Intelsat, envision your future network, connect using our leading satellite technology and transform your opportunities.

Reham Almesaeed received her B.Sc. in computer engineering from IT College, University of Bahrain, in 2008, and her M.Sc and PhD degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Bristol, United Kingdom, in 2010 and 2017 respectively. She is currently an assistant professor in the Computer Engineering Department at the University of Bahrain and a research associate at University of Bristol, UK. Her research interests include wireless channel modeling, wireless local area networks, WSN, Long Term Evolution, fifth-generation communications systems, mmWave communications, and massive MIMO.

Experienced Space Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the telecommunications industry. Skilled in Negotiation, Broadband, Wireless Technologies, and Telecommunications. Strong support professional with a Masters of Science focused on Modern Digital and RF Wireless Communication from the University of Leeds.

Manager of Broadcasting and Space Services in the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of the UAE (TRA). Responsible for planning, regulating, and managing spectrum use and transmission stations for broadcasting services, Earth station deployment, and satellite network filings for space services. Expert in international coordination, notification, and registration of terrestrial and space radiocommunication services.

Chairman of the Conference Preparatory Meeting (CPM-19) for the World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-19). Chairman of the UAE National Committee for the World Radiocommunication Conference 2019 (WRC-19).

As a member of the UAE Space Agency Core Team, Khalid worked on the establishment of the Space Agency. Project manager of the TRA’s recent review of the regulatory framework for space telecommunication services in the UAE.

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Tony DeTora has a diverse and extensive work experience primarily in the field of space policy. Tony is currently the VP of Government Affairs at Lynk (formerly Ubiquitilink Inc.) since July 2019. Prior to that, they worked as a Senior Professional Staff at the Committee on Science and Technology, U.S. House of Representatives from July 2018 to January 2019.

DeTora has a long history of working in the U.S. House of Representatives. Tony served as a Senior Policy Advisor from January 2013 to July 2018, where they were responsible for providing subject matter expertise on space policy and advising the Former Chairman of the House Space Subcommittee on various areas including Science, Space, Technology, Aviation, Intellectual Property, Appropriations, and Armed Services. Tony also worked as a Legislative Assistant from March 2009 to January 2013, where they managed a broad portfolio of Science and Technology legislative issues with a focus on Space, Energy, and Environmental issues.

Before their role in the U.S. House of Representatives, DeTora worked as an Associate at PoliSpace from June 2008 to March 2009 and as a Finance Director at Commonwealth Consultants from June 2006 to April 2008.

Tony’searlier career includes working as a Policy Analyst at PoliSpace from June 2002 to June 2006 and as a Vice President at ProSpace America from August 2000 to August 2005.

DeTora also briefly held the role of Executive Director at Space Frontier Foundation, where they managed the daily activities of the Foundation, served as a spokesperson for promoting new approaches to national space efforts, and delivered speeches and presentations on commercial space activities and legislation.

Overall, DeTora’s work experience highlights their extensive knowledge and experience in the field of space policy, particularly within the U.S. House of Representatives and various space-focused organizations.

Tony DeTora completed their BA in Performing Arts at Alfred University from 1986 to 1990. Tony then pursued their BS in Aerospace Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University from 1996 to 1999. Later, from 1999 to 2001, they obtained their MBA in Aviation Management from the same institution.

Amy Mehlman is Vice President, Global Affairs, and Stakeholder Relations at E-Space. She is responsible for leading collaboration with international and domestic governments, partners, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to secure market access and establish international policies around space sustainability.

Before joining E-Space, Amy was vice president of U.S. Government Affairs and Policy at Viasat, where she led domestic and international policy work related to satellite licensing, space safety, and spectrum equality. During this time, Amy was a U.S. government-appointed delegate to the 2019 World Radiocommunication Conference.

Prior, she was President of the successful boutique telecommunications public policy firm, Mehlman Capitol Strategies. She was also at the Washington, D.C., law firm Wiley, Rein & Fielding, where she helped leading wireless, satellite, telecom equipment, and broadcast companies shape and implement the provisions of the historic United States’ Telecommunications Act of 1996.

Ryan Johnson is the Senior Director for Global Government Affairs at the global satellite broadband firm, Viasat. He holds a masters degree in Internet Governance from the University of Malta, and a bachelors in Political Science from Indiana Wesleyan University. Prior to joining Viasat, he worked for over 10 years in the global technology policy space, with a focus on cybersecurity, development, and connecting the unconnected. His work has been published in academic journals, magazines, and UN publications.

Cameron has a wide range of experience in areas including network cost modeling, transaction support, and spectrum policy/management, working on behalf of both telecom regulators and operators.

Cameron has particular expertise in the area of spectrum management and has supported clients ahead of many spectrum awards and transactions. He has led multiple projects for operators on topics including spectrum strategy, spectrum valuation, and bidding strategy, as well as supporting regulators with issues such as spectrum award design. In addition, he has contributed to several white papers and expert witness reports on major spectrum management issues. Cameron is also active in the area of regulation, having supported regulators with high-profile studies on topics such as number portability and the pricing of regulated wholesale services.

Cameron has an MSci degree in Chemistry from Imperial College London, during which he spent a year at Georgia Tech in Atlanta, USA.

Experienced at Spectrum Management with a demonstrated history of working in the telecommunications industry. Skilled in telecom regulations, Spectrum Management, LTE, Radio Frequency (RF), FM Radio, and Wireless Broadband.

Master of Science (MSc) focused on Communications Engineering from King Saud University

Scott has over 20 years experience in the telecoms sector. Formerly the Chief Strategy Officer for KPN’s International Mobile division and CEO of KPN’s €1bn Mobile Wholesale business. Prior to that he worked in the City as an equity analyst and earlier in his career for Arthur D. Little, Ericsson and Telstra. He holds a BE in electrical engineering from Melbourne University and an MBA from Oxford University. During the past years, Scott has run many LTE strategy and spectrum valuation and auction projects.

Experienced at Spectrum Management with a demonstrated history of working in the telecommunications industry. Skilled in telecom regulations, Spectrum Management, LTE, Radio Frequency (RF), FM Radio, and Wireless Broadband.

Master of Science (MSc) focused on Communications Engineering from King Saud University

Scott has over 20 years experience in the telecoms sector. Formerly the Chief Strategy Officer for KPN’s International Mobile division and CEO of KPN’s €1bn Mobile Wholesale business. Prior to that he worked in the City as an equity analyst and earlier in his career for Arthur D. Little, Ericsson and Telstra. He holds a BE in electrical engineering from Melbourne University and an MBA from Oxford University. During the past years, Scott has run many LTE strategy and spectrum valuation and auction projects.

In ITU for 17 years, At present: Head of the Broadcasting Services Division at the Radiocommunication Bureau of ITU.

ITU-R activities

Secretary for WG6B responsible for a.i.10 (future Conferences) at WRC-19, WG5C responsible for fixe, mobile and broadcasting issues at WRC-12 and Appendix-4 revision at WRC-07

Counselor by interim to ITU-R study Group 6 and its Working Parties In 2018, in parallel to her responsibilities, from February to September 2018.

Vice Chair of RRC-06 IPG, representing Arab countries (from 2004 to end 2005)

Regional broadcasting planning:

From 2010 and 2018, successfully led DTT frequency planning in Africa, Arab Region and Central America and Caribbean, to facilitate the Transition to DTT and enable the release of 700/800 MHz bands in those Regions.

From 2019 to 2021, led the GE84 Plan optimization for Africa to enable more FM frequencies to respond to the increasing demand in FM radio or to transit to Digital radio.

Other responsibilities:

Vice-president of the ITU appeal Board,

Interim to the BR Deputy Director in the ITU Appointment and Promotion Board,

One of the 3 Secretaries of ITU NOW4WRC23.

Prior to ITU:

worked for near 10 years in Moroccan Agence Nationale de Réglemenation des telecommunications, with evolving level of responsibility that included Project manager for an automated frequency management System, head of national frequency planning and head of international frequency coordination Units.

In addition to her Engineering degree, she completed an executive Master in Business Administration, in Ecole polytechnique Federale de Lausanne-Switzerland in 2009.

Ahmed Salman Hamada is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the
telecommunications sector. He currently holds the position of Manager of Spectrum Management at
Spectrum Directorate TRA Bahrain, where he has been working since 2000. Ahmed's educational
background includes a master's degree in public management from Aix Marseille University in France
and a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Bahrain.

Throughout his career, Ahmed has demonstrated strong leadership skills and a commitment to
professional development. He has participated in specialized leadership programs conducted by the
Leadership Trust in the UK, as well as various other leadership and spectrum management programs.
These experiences have equipped him with valuable insights and knowledge in his field.

With 23 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, Ahmed has been involved in numerous
projects. One notable assignment is his current role as the GCC's Work-group one chairman, responsible
for the preparation of the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023.

Ahmed has played a key role in several initiatives aimed at enhancing the telecom sector. He has been
actively engaged in reviewing the Telecommunication Schedule of Fees to adapt regulations to the
evolving market environment. Additionally, Ahmed has contributed his expertise as a member of the
evaluation group for the spectrum management system. He has also been involved in evaluating
significant projects such as the LTE private network for the Bahrain International Airport Company and
the smart grid network for the Electricity and Water Authority.

Furthermore, Ahmed's association with the GCC's Group for the Study "Technical Aspects of Radio-wave
Propagation Measurement Campaign in GCC Countries". Moreover, he has served as the Rapporteur of
the national Spectrum Strategy & Coordination Committee since 2015. This role highlights his
commitment to effective spectrum management and coordination within the region.

Nese Guendelsberger is the Deputy Chief of the Federal Communications Commission’s International Bureau.  Previously, Ms. Guendelsberger served as the Chief of the Spectrum and Competition Policy Division in the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau.  She also worked in the Wireline Competition Bureau and in the Wireless Bureau’s former Auctions and Industry Analysis Division.

Prior to joining the FCC in 2000, Ms. Guendelsberger taught law at the University of Baltimore and the University of Ankara and was a consultant on international law matters.  Ms. Guendelsberger has an LL.M. from the University of Michigan as well as law degrees from the University of Paris I (Pantheon-Sorbonne) and the University of Ankara.

Jinane Karam leads Qualcomm’s government affairs activities in the Middle East and North Africa and interfaces with government officials and industry associations to drive the adoption of advanced wireless technologies and services in the region.

Jinane has more than 15 years of experience as a telecommunications expert with expertise in radio communications technologies, network planning, spectrum policy, and telecom regulations knowledge. She has a deep understanding of the international and national frameworks for spectrum management for terrestrial and satellite services, gained through years of working with international and regional regulatory bodies, including the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and the Arab Spectrum Management Group (ASMG).
Jinane is well versed with the ITU-R processes (WRC, Study Groups etc.), as well as the work of the ITU-D Sector where she was a member of the management team in Study Group 1 for 2 cycles (2014-2017) and (2018-2021) representing the Arab region. She also served as Vice-Rapporteur for two cycles (SG1 Q8/1 (2014-2017) and Q2/1 (2018-2021) focusing on strategies, policies for the digital migration and implementation of new services and role of broadcasting during COVID-19 in addition to distance learning in developing countries.
Prior to joining Qualcomm, Jinane worked at the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of Lebanon as a Spectrum Expert for fifteen years and performed a similar role for the Ministry of Telecommunications for four years.
Jinane holds an MS in Telecommunications/Computer Networks from Saint Joseph University in Lebanon and a master’s degrees in Electronics Engineering and in Radiocommunication Engineering from UVSQ in France.

Eiman Mohyeldin is the Global Head of Spectrum Standardization for Nokia, responsible for defining and executing Nokia’s spectrum strategy and leading Nokia’s engagement on spectrum matters with customers, regulators, authorities, and partners in the ecosystem worldwide. She is actively involved in the World Radio Conference (WRC) process, participating in the WRC conferences and preparatory meetings (CPM). Eiman has also contributed to and led groups for the IMT technology process (4G, 5G, and recently 6G) in ITU and CEPT. Eiman is Co-Coordinator in CEPT NOW4WRC23 promoting gender equity and parity in CEPT and ITU.

Mohaned Juwad is responsible in assiting Intelsat’s strategic long-term spectrum position in the marketplace. In his role, he works closely with the company’s vice president on corporate and spectrum strategy and the spectrum strategy team to analyze and identify emerging spectrum opportunities and risks for Intelsat. In addition, he is responsible for managing efforts from Europe, Middel East and Africa that protect, optimize and leverage the company’s spectrum assets in support of Intelsat’s broader long-term growth strategy.

Dr. Juwad has over 13 years’ experience within the satellite industry where he held various roles in the past. Prior to rejoining Intelsat in 2016, Dr. Juwad served as manager, regulatory licensing and market access, at Avanti Communications Group Plc where he was responsible for managing and acquiring licensing and authorization for Ka-band geostationary satellite services across Europe, Middle East and the Africa region, in addition to overseeing regulatory activities at the ITU, CEPT, and other regulatory bodies. Before that, he worked as a consultant where he worked in ESA funded projects to develop the DVB-S2 standard operating in Ka-band, and also developed Ka-band mortised terminals where he was instrumental in developing a commercial self-aligned antenna.

Dr. Juwad earned a Philosophy of Doctorate (PhD) from Isambard Kingdom Brunel University and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering at Herefordshire University.

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