Public Sector & Government Innovation Awards Judging Committee
Nawal Alhanaee
Director of Future Energy department, UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Engineer Nawal Alhanaee is an award-winning public sector innovator and sustainability leader, currently serving as Director of the Future Energy Department at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure. She has led major national initiatives including the UAE Energy Strategy 2050 and National Hydrogen Strategy 2050, driving innovation in clean energy, climate action, and future government solutions. Recognized internationally for her contributions to sustainability and public sector transformation, she is passionate about advancing impactful, future-ready solutions for society and the environment.
Hanan Ekhzaimy
Head of Competitiveness and Quality Marine Section, Ministry of Energy and infrastructure, Fujairah, United Arab Emirates
Hanan Ali Mohamed Ahmed Ekhzaimy is a distinguished UAE national leader with over 18 years of progressive experience at the intersection of maritime governance, strategic planning, quality management, and national policy development. She currently serves as Head of the Competitiveness and Quality Marine Department at the Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure (MOEI).
Kanoon Giri
Finance Analyst, World Bank Group, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Kanoon is a finance professional at the World Bank with expertise in financial planning, budgeting, and corporate reporting across international and private sector environments. A Certified Management Accountant, Kanoon brings a global perspective to evaluating business performance and is passionate about recognizing excellence in practices that drive impact, efficiency, and growth.
Rufeda Ali
Customer Success Manager, Amazon, Seattle, Washington, United States
Rufeda is a Customer Success Manager on Amazon's Fashion & Fitness Vendor Services team and founder of CareMap Health, a free bilingual AI platform helping people navigate and afford care. A TEDx speaker and host of the Product Chat Series podcast, she's grown a 20,000+ community of aspiring product leaders.
Thara Castelino
Associate Vice President, Engineering Delivery Management, Deloitte, Woburn, Massachusetts, United States
Thara focuses on steering complex, high-value projects to successful outcomes, delivering strategic solutions that enhance client operations and systems, ensuring high-quality results through meticulous engagement oversight and innovation.