Keynote Speakers
Opening Speaker
Dr. Andri Ottesen
College of Business, Australian University (AU)
Dr. Andri Ottesen is the Principal Investigator of a two-year KFAS-funded and LSE-led project, researching Attitudes Towards Using and Purchasing Electric Vehicles in Kuwait. He has been for 10 years Assistant Professor at Australian University. He is a Division Coordinator for Environment and Development at the Center of Sustainability, Research and Consulting.
He is former Director of Operation for the synthetic fuel maker Carbon Recycling International, Managing Director of Startup Iceland, CEO for Seed Forum Iceland and Head of Division/Budget Analysis for Office of Strategic and Fiscal Affairs for the Icelandic Ministry of Finance. He served as a Major in NATO Peace Keeping Mission in Kosovo.
He graduated with BA in International Business and Foreign Languages from California State University and entrepreneurial MBA from the same university. Graduated with MA in Commerce from Japan, and was a Research Scholar at Stanford University, Leipzig University and University of Iceland. He holds PhD in International Business Management from International School of Management in Paris and New York.
Panelists
4 panelists
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Dr. Hidab Hamwi
Assistant Professor
Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR)
Short bio
Her research consists of Renewable Energy System including Electric Vehicle Battery testing and Solar Power Systems where she is widely published in the field of EV battery testing and photovoltaics. She graduated with PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from State University of New York and MSc and BSc in Electrical Engineering from Kuwait University.
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Eng. Abdulaziz Al Kous
Senior Engineer, Renewable Energy Division
Ministry of Electricity and Water (MEW)
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His responsibilities are leading efforts related to EV Regulations, Certifications, and the development of EV charging infrastructure and stations in Kuwait. He is an Electronic Engineer from Australian University.
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Mr. Muhammed Alnebari
CEO and Founder
Charged General Trading Company
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Mr. Muhammed Alnebari has BSc degree in Applied Bio-Sciences from University of Plymouth in UK, and MSc in Environmental Dynamics and Climate Change from Swansea University in UK. ChargedKw is the provider of all kinds Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment for any type of electric transportation as well as promoter of zero emission transportation.
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Mr. Michael Iskander
Customer Experience and Training Manager
Al Mulla Automobiles Co. – Mercedes-Benz Kuwait
Short bio
Mr. Michael Iskander has been a valuable member of Al Mulla Automobiles team since December 2018.
Background experience
- Field Service Expert – Daimler Egypt, 2008 to 2016
- Technical Trainer – Mercedes-Benz Dealership in Kuwait, 2016 to 2018
- Technical Training Manager – Al Mulla Automobiles, December 2018 to December 2020
- Training Manager – Mercedes-Benz Al Mulla Automobiles, from January 2021 until his recent promotion as Customer Experience and Training Manager
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in automotive engineering
- Certified Diagnostic Technician, Daimler AG
- Certified Trainer, Daimler AG