Mahir Julfar
Executive Vice President, Venue Services Management, Dubai World Trade Centre
Joined DWTC in 2005 and has since held commercial and leadership positions within the organization, focused on client liaison, exhibitor and supplier relationships, and business development. In addition, he is a member of the
2006: appointed to Dubai Sports Council Investment and Projects Committee Board
2014–2018: was selected to the ICCA (International Congress and Convention Association) Board as the Geographic Representative for the Middle East.
2017: appointed by Executive Committee of IESE Alumni Association as president of the ISES Alumni Chapter Board in United Arab Emirates
2018: appointed by the Riyadh Chamber on the board of directors to Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre
2018: appointed by the Crown Prince of Dubai on the Board of Hamdan Sports Complex
Prior to joining DWTC, Mahir gained experience at Dubai Convention Bureau and Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing. He holds a degree in Exhibition Management from University of Cologne – Germany and has completed his Executive Program from IESE Business School –Barcelona / University of Navarra.