Enterprising lineup of women to speak at the Women in Business Conference 2008

Four such speakers attending the event are Huda Janahi, Dawn Gibbins, Diane Girard, and Concetta Lanciaux. Shining examples of enterprising women in today’s competitive business world, each speaker will add their own unique element to the conference’s agenda.

Bahraini national Huda Janahi, Managing Director for Global Cargo Services, has recently received a handful of awards, including the prestigious MENA – OECD investor of the year award, and will be bringing her experience running a successful business and managing business assets worth around US$2 million to the conference.

Dawn Gibbins is the Founder, Chairman, HR and Marketing Director of Flowcrete PLC. In 2003, Dawn was awarded the much coveted “Veuve Clicquot Business Woman of the Year Award” and has 37 years of experience transforming a simple business idea into a thriving multi-million pound (Sterling) enterprise. Starting at the tender age of 23, Dawn brings a lifetime of experience and flamboyance to the 2008 Women in Business Conference.

Diane Girard, President and Founder of Global links network has over 20 years of success in the international marketplace, managing projects in over 25 countries. Mrs. Girard’s expertise extends to Europe, Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America and the United States, and she will bring her global experience in government, education and private sectors to Oman.

Concetta Lanciaux, Group Executive Vice President of Synergies, has played an active role in the development of LVMH, an Italian based company that owns international fashion houses such as Fendi, Rossi Moda and Pucci. In 2001 Concetta was voted one of the “30 Most Influential Businesswomen in Europe”, ranking 6th by the Wall Street Journal Europe.

The only symposium of its kind in Oman, the 2008 Women in Business Conference aims to inspire and motivate young women and professionals to excel in both their chosen careers and personal development. It will recognise and promote the professional practices of women in business, and participants will enjoy world class seminars and workshops within a nurturing and positive environment.