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Rafi-uddin Shikoh
CEO & Managing Partner - DinarStandard
Rafi-uddin Shikoh
CEO & Managing Partner - DinarStandardRafi-uddin is the CEO and Managing Partner of DinarStandard, a growth strategy and execution management firm, empowering organizations for profitable and responsible global impact. DinarStandard specializes in the global halal/ethical economy, government innovation, and social impact space. Rafi-uddin Shikoh is dedicated to empowering organizations to become global brands with socially responsible impact, while addressing the innovation gap in Islamic economies. Since founding DinarStandard in 2008, he has led strategic projects for leading corporations, governments, and investors across more than 12 countries. He has spoken at over 70 international conferences, including Oxford and Harvard, and has been featured in major media outlets such as The Economist and CNN. His notable work includes leading innovation workshops for Dubai government entities and authoring the Government in 2071 Guidebook. Earlier in his career, Rafi-uddin held leadership roles in marketing strategy and technology management, including as Vice President at Marsh Inc. He holds an MBA from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a BS in Marketing from Southwest Minnesota State University.
Reem El Shafaki
Partner - DinarStandard
Reem El Shafaki
Partner - DinarStandardReem El Shafaki is a Partner at DinarStandard, a growth strategy and execution firm that empowers organizations to achieve profitable and responsible global impact. She leads the firm’s Travel & Tourism sector practice and manages market strategy projects, delivering research-driven insights, business strategy development, and marketing campaign execution. Reem is the author of the travel chapter of the State of the Global Islamic Economy Report and a frequent speaker on global travel trends, particularly those shaping the experiences of Muslim travelers. At DinarStandard, she has led projects for leading organizations, including Thomson Reuters, Marriott International, the Office of the Prime Minister of Dubai, and UNHCR. She is based in Houston, Texas.
Shoaib Khan
FOUNDER & CEO
Shoaib Khan
FOUNDER & CEOShoaib Khan is the Founder & CEO of Clearoute and the driving force behind the THRIVE Summit. A seasoned brand strategist and marketing leader, he helps purpose-driven organizations build authentic community connections and sustainable growth. His philosophy—aligning commercial goals with core values—underpins the THRIVE ecosystem. Shoab has shaped the summit’s vision, convening entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders to create a premier platform for collaboration, innovation, and values-driven impact.
Faisal Masood
FOUNDER OF AMCC
Faisal Masood
FOUNDER OF AMCCFaisal Masood is a technology and operations leader with 25+ years in banking tech and financial consulting, including senior infrastructure roles at JPMorgan Chase and Ernst & Young. He holds an MS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (UIC), began at General Motors, and co-founded e-commerce startup Pcwonders.com, acquired by Buyitnow.com in 2000. Beyond industry, he champions entrepreneurship and education through nonprofits and serves as Founder & President of the American Muslim Consumer Consortium (AMCC), advancing the American Muslim consumer market.
Sabiha Ansari
CO-FOUNDER OF AMCC
Sabiha Ansari
CO-FOUNDER OF AMCCSabiha specializes in the Muslim consumer market and has been featured on Huffington Post Live and in interviews with The Atlantic, The New York Times, and other major publications while representing AMCC. She also co-authored the “Entrepreneur’s Corner” column for The Muslim Observer in 2015, publishing interviews with leading Muslim entrepreneurs.
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