Tim Marjason FBCI MEPS CEM ISO 22301 LI

Business Continuity and Crisis Management Subject Matter Expert, Marjason Consulting DWC-LLC

Prior to setting up Marjason Consulting DWC-LLC in Dubai, UAE in October 2015, Tim was a Chief Inspector and the former Head of Corporate Business Continuity Management for the Metropolitan Police Service, New Scotland Yard, London. 

After a long operational career with the Metropolitan Police Service, Tim’s final 10 years were in the fields of Business Continuity Management, Command and Control, Crisis Management, Crisis Communications, Emergency Preparedness, Programme Management and Business Change. Tim was the Bronze Emergency Preparedness Commander for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. 

Over the past 10 years Tim has been working with various organizations across all industries in the Middle East and internationally. As a SME he is supporting clients with the establishment, implementation and improvement of their Business Continuity Management Systems and Crisis Management capabilities. He has designed and delivered many workshops and training courses as well as exercises to validate plans.

He is a Fellow of the Business Continuity Institute (FBCI), an Approved BCI Instructor, a certified member of the UK Emergency Planning Society – MEPS and a certified PECB ISO 22301 Lead Implementer Trainer.

Thomas Bennett FBCI, FEPS

Business Continuity, Risk Management, Emergency Planning and Crisis Management Specialist, Marjason Consulting DWC-LLC

Thomas began his career in resilience as a Flood Emergency Planning Officer rising to Risk Manager and Civil Contingencies Manager in the local authority for Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. He evolved into a resilience subject matter expert handling amongst others, COMAH, mass fatalities, flooding, emergency rest centers and working with the voluntary sector. Thomas was instrumental in local authority compliance with the Civil Contingencies Act (2004). Furthermore, Thomas led on crisis management training, exercising, plan writing, took on the remit for the Business Continuity Management (BCM) program for Bedfordshire County Council and Bedford Borough Council and led on BC awareness/promotion with local businesses. 

Thomas was the Business Continuity Lead for a major Oil & Gas company in the Middle East. He has developed and implemented their entire BCM program. After a series of security breaches, he was central to identifying and procuring long lead critical resources to take organizational resilience to a higher level.

Thomas holds a BSc in Development of Health and Disaster from Coventry University. He earned the prestigious Fellowship of the Emergency Planning Society after his extensive work in joint emergency planning with other Category 1 responders and for his crisis management work on major incidents such as Buncefield, unexploded ordinance devices, evacuations, and local weather-related incidents.

In 2022 Thomas won the BCI Global Resilience and Continuity Professional (Public Sector) Award following the BCI Middle East award in the same category for his extensive resilience work and professional achievements during his recent career.

Huda Al-Rasheed MBCI ISO 22301 LI LA 27001 LI LA

Business Continuity Subject Matter Expert , Marjason Consulting DWC-LLC

Huda is a Senior Cyber Security Analyst with over 10 years’ experience in the resilience industry. She is currently responsible of developing and implementing a Business Continuity Management System in a government institution in Kuwait. 

Huda holds a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering from Kuwait University and a master’s degree in software engineering from Queen Mary University of London. She is ISO 22301 and ISO 27001 certified (LI, LA), and an active Member of the Business Continuity Institute (BCI). 

As a Business Continuity Subject Matter Expert Huda has supported many organizations across various industries, including Oil & Gas and the banking sector. Huda has also been a featured speaker at numerous BC conferences and written several articles on BC trends. 

In recognition of her contributions to the Training industry, Huda has been recognised as a BCI Approved Instructor and has experience in delivering BCI courses in Arabic and English. In addition, she is a professional certified trainer and IMAS instructional designer by Canada Global Center. 

Raouf Riahi MBCI CBCI ISO 22301 LI

Business Continuity, Crisis Management and Security Subject Matter Expert, Marjason Consulting DWC-LLC

Throughout his career Raouf has worked in the Business Continuity, Security and Crisis Management fields with international organizations across various sectors. These include Oil and Gas, Finance, Education, Banking, Healthcare, Power, Insurance, IT, Defence and Security, Public Administration, Social Protection. He has also worked with funded projects such as USAID and CIPRES. 

Raouf is a member of the Business Continuity Institute (MBCI) and a PECB ISO 22301 Senior Lead Implementer and Instructor, winner of the BCI Africa awards 2021 and 2022. He is the Vice Chair of the BCI North and West Africa Chapter and a member of the International Association of Professionals in Humanitarian Assistance and Protection (IAPHAP). 

He is a highly effective communicator, including delivery of briefings at senior government level, with Ambassadors and COPs/Program Leaders on a range of business continuity, risk management, crisis management and security. Raouf is also confidently able to deal with the international media. With 25 years of experience, he understands the challenges of overall organizational resilience, balancing tact, and diplomacy with frank and forthright assessments. He engenders a collaborative approach to encourage successful buy-in at all levels.

Abdullah Al Hour FBCI

BCM and IT Disaster Recovery Subject Matter Expert, Marjason Consulting DWC-LLC

Abdullah is an accomplished professional driven by vision, results, and ethics, a leader and manager with over 20 years of experience in Business Continuity Management, IT Disaster Recovery and Service Continuity Management, Risk Management and Information Security.

Within his career in Business Continuity Management, Abdullah has held leadership positions in setting up and progressing business continuity management programs, locally, regionally and internationally. His experience includes implementations in Business Continuity, IT Disaster Recovery, Crisis Management, Exercising and Testing, and business continuity management software tools. The industries and organizations he has been working with include high-profile government agencies, telecom operators, financial institutions, airlines, retailers, and international agencies.

Abdullah is also a very active contributor to the business continuity industry. He is author of the BCM book titled “Business Continuity Management. Choosing to survive“ published by IT Governance Publishing. He has also delivered sessions in the BCI’s global BCM World Conference. He published business continuity articles in Continuity Magazine, continuitycentral.com, and Business Continuity Journal.

Abdullah is a Fellow of the BCI (FBCI).

Mohamed Hassan Abuelqroush MBCI

Governance, Risk Management, Business Continuity, and Organizational Resilience Expert, Marjason Consulting DWC-LLC

Mohamed is a recognized expert in governance, risk management, business continuity, and organizational resilience, with over 25 years of professional experience leading and delivering large-scale strategic initiatives in critical sectors such as government, telecommunications, finance, and utilities.

He has held many senior positions in internationally consulting and technology organizations, most recently as Head of GRC and Business Continuity solutions for integrated GRC automation solutions (GRC). 

Mohamed led company-wide change programs, established resilience cultures, and created recovery and continuity plans.  His expertise involves successfully designing and implementing governance and enterprise risk frameworks, as well as deploying business continuity solutions that are aligned with top worldwide standards, hence improving operational readiness and regulatory compliance for various companies.

Mohamed holds a wide range of internationally recognized certifications and memberships in the fields of governance, risk, cybersecurity, and business continuity. He is a Certified Program Management Professional (PgMP), a PECB Certified Trainer Partner, and a Member of the Business Continuity Institute (MBCI). His credentials include CBCI certification, PECB Lead Certifications in Cybersecurity (ISO 27032), Risk Management (ISO 31000), Resilience (ISO 22316), and Business Continuity (ISO 22301). He is also certified as a Senior Lead Disaster Recovery Manager, a Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst, and holds certifications from BCM Institute as a Certified Business Continuity Specialist and Planner. Additionally, These qualifications reflect his deep commitment to excellence, knowledge leadership, and global best practices in building resilient and secure organizations

He is also a significant contributor to the business continuity sector.  He gave sessions at the BCI's worldwide BCAW event.  He wrote articles on business continuity and resilience for professional Social Media channels.  Mohamed is a public speaker who has participated in several national resilience conferences. 

Mohamed proudly represents the Business Continuity Institute (BCI) as Vice Leader of the BCI Saudi Arabia Chapter, focusing his efforts on increasing awareness, developing skills, and enhancing organizational readiness via community engagement and national projects.  He is well-known about his passionate about strengthening organizational resilience and advancing awareness of business continuity best practices across the region.

Hatim Ahmed Adam Bilal MBCI

Business Resilience & Strategy Executive, Marjason Consulting DWC-LLC

Hatim is a Senior Business Continuity Management (BCM) professional with extensive experience in developing, leading, and implementing enterprise-wide BCM programs and initiatives. He has a proven track record of enhancing organizational resilience and disaster recovery capabilities, ensuring business continuity in the face of unforeseen crises. With deep expertise in international, regional, and local BCM standards and best practices, Hatim specializes in defining and executing IT disaster recovery plans that align with regulatory and compliance requirements.

Hatim’s expertise in resilience is particularly focused on the banking and telecommunications sectors. Throughout his career, he has been responsible for Business Continuity Planning, Cyber Resilience Maintenance, Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), Cultural Change, Client Relationship Management, Team Training & Leadership, Performance Evaluation & Management, Risk Analysis & Mitigation, Process Improvement, and Change Management. His contributions have supported Crisis Management and Business Continuity Senior Directors in delivering robust resilience frameworks. He has successfully driven business continuity strategies for leading and complex organizations while fostering a proactive continuity culture and ensuring cross-departmental collaboration to enhance preparedness for potential disruptions.

A skilled communicator fluent in both English and Arabic, Hatim effectively engages with diverse stakeholders across industries. He holds multiple senior certifications, including ISO 22301, ISO 27001, and ISO 31000, among other internationally recognized qualifications. Additionally, he is a BCI Approved Instructor affiliated with Marjason Consulting DWC-LLC.

Sachin Kumar MBCI, CISA, CIRM, PMP, PECB & BCI Instructor

Business Continuity and Crisis Management Subject Matter Expert, Marjason Consulting DWC-LLC

Sachin Kumar is an experienced Risk Management professional with over 15 years of expertise in Business Continuity, Enterprise Risk, and Information Security. He holds several certifications, including CISA, CIRM, PMP, and ISO 22301 Business Continuity Trainer. Sachin has demonstrated expertise across various sectors, such as motorsports, tourism, financial services, and manufacturing. His leadership roles have involved developing and implementing comprehensive Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery programs, conducting risk assessments, and managing enterprise security and compliance initiatives.

Sachin has held senior positions at notable organizations, including the Dubai Economy and Tourism Authority, Yas Marina Circuit, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Ventures Middle East. His accomplishments include leading cybersecurity maturity assessments, enhancing IT disaster recovery programs, and receiving an appreciation award from NCEMA for his contribution to UAE Business Continuity Management Standards.

His core competencies include conducting risk assessments, business impact analyses, strategy design, contingency planning, recovery planning, exercise management, and continuous improvement. He leads the process and staff to identify and mitigate risks, vulnerabilities, and potential business interruptions for the organization and its stakeholders. He is also an active member of ARISE, a UN-affiliated initiative for disaster-resilient societies. His mission is to ensure the safety of people, the protection of corporate intellectual property, and the continuity of essential resources, functions, and business services in the face of unforeseen challenges.

In addition to his technical skills, Sachin has managed numerous successful projects, published key organizational policies, and implemented advanced tools for crisis communication and business continuity automation. He holds an MBA in Marketing and a B.Tech in Electronics & Communication, further solidifying his strong foundation in both technical and management domains. His recent certification is from MIT in Business Resilience and Crisis Management.

David Bollaert FBCI

Senior Resiliency Specialist

David is a highly experienced resiliency and business continuity professional with over 20 years of expertise in designing, implementing, and enhancing enterprise-wide resilience programs. His work spans Business Continuity Management (BCM), IT Disaster Recovery, crisis management, pandemic preparedness, supply chain resilience, enterprise risk management, and process improvement.

He possesses deep knowledge of regional regulatory frameworks, including NCEMA, NRC, NCA, and DGA, as well as emerging international standards such as PRA and DORA. David’s cross-sector expertise includes extensive engagements across public and private entities—ranging from ministries, government and regulatory bodies, and utilities, to organizations in financial services, asset management, healthcare, retail, telecommunications, aviation, and manufacturing.

Throughout his career, David has led key resilience projects for high-profile organizations in the GCC region, including the UAE Department of Finance, Saudi Railway Company (SAR), STC, NEOM, MCIT, CHI, WTTCO, SFDA, ZATCA, and various Royal Court entities.

David’s approach is strategic and practical, with a strong focus on regulatory alignment and operational continuity. His proven ability to foster resilience cultures and guide organizations through complex risk landscapes has earned him a trusted reputation among clients and peers alike.

As an accomplished speaker, David has presented at numerous industry conferences and forums, sharing insights on resilience and continuity strategies. His contributions to the field have earned him recognition at the prestigious annual Business Continuity Institute (BCI) Awards, where he was twice shortlisted – for Consultant of the Year and for Industry Personality of the Year.

David is a certified ISO22301 Lead Implementer, a Fellow of the Business Continuity Institute (FBCI) and a member of the Leadership Committee of the BCI Saudi Arabia Chapter. He is also a BCI Approved Instructor affiliated to Marjason Consulting DWC-LLC (BCI Licensed Training Partner).