Global Leadership | Trend Nova World
International Excellence

Our Global Leadership Collective

Strategically positioned across nine world hubs, Trend Nova World is led by international visionaries delivering excellence across seven continents.

5,000+ Global Professionals
193 Nations Served
9 Strategic Hubs
50+ Languages Spoken

Board & Executive Leadership

Chairperson | Global Strategy & Governance

Maheen Khan

Provides overarching strategic direction and ethical governance across the global enterprise, fostering long-term value and international partnerships.

Chief Executive Officer

Zakir Abbas

Leads the global expansion and cross-sector integration, ensuring enterprise growth and sustainable development across all seven continents.

Executive Management

Chief Operating Officer | United Kingdom

Mr. Daniel Whitmore

Coordinates global operations and institutional service delivery with a focus on performance management and operational excellence.

Chief Strategy & Partnerships | Switzerland

Ms. Sofia Alvarez

Specializes in multilateral engagement, international institutional alliances, and global licensing strategies.

Chief Financial Officer | Switzerland

Mr. Thomas Keller

Manages international financial structures, corporate risk, and governance compliance on a global scale.

Chief Technology & Innovation | Singapore

Ms. Aisha Rahman

Architect of digital transformation and AI integration, overseeing the development of high-impact SaaS platforms.

International Strategic Advisory Expert

Ms. Emily Blunt

Coordinates donor engagement and multilateral partnerships, bringing over a decade of UN-level coordination expertise.

Management & Proposal Specialist

Ms. Emma Clark

Focuses on large-scale project design, donor-compliant results frameworks, and complex portfolio development.

International Directors

International Director | Human Resources

Mr. Michael O’Connor

Oversees global recruitment, remote staffing innovations, and AI-powered workforce solutions for our international team.

International Director | Logistics & Supply Chain

Ms. Elena Petrova

Directs cross-border logistics, international freight operations, and global eCommerce fulfillment strategies.

International Director | Real Estate & Relocation

Mr. Lucas Martin

Leads global real estate advisory and international relocation services for corporate and high-net-worth clients.

International Director | Fashion & Creative

Ms. Valentina Russo

Architect of sustainable fashion brand expansion, global sourcing, and creative market positioning.

International Director | Tech & Education

Mr. James Carter

Oversees international education advisory, workforce upskilling, and global digital mobility platforms.

International Director | Development Sector

Mr. Banaras Khan

Directs international development programs focused on climate resilience and community-based global impact.

Strategic Regional Hubs

London, UK (HQ) Ms. Charlotte Bennett charlotte.b@trendnovaworld.com
Islamabad, Pakistan Mr. Ehtesham Ul Hassan ehtesham.h@trendnovaworld.com
Istanbul, Turkey Ms. Elif Demir elif.demir@trendnovaworld.com
Athens, Greece Mr. Nikos Papadopoulos nikos.papadopoulos@trendnovaworld.com
Dubai, UAE Ms. Noor Al-Hassan noor.alhassan@trendnovaworld.com
Singapore Mr. Adrian Lim adrian.lim@trendnovaworld.com
Doha, Qatar Ms. Fatima Al-Thani fatima.althani@trendnovaworld.com
Minsk, Belarus Mr. Sergei Ivanov sergei.ivanov@trendnovaworld.com
Geneva, Switzerland Dr. Maria Fernandes maria.fernandes@trendnovaworld.com
Global MEL Lead | Geneva

Hannah Brooks

Leads our evidence-based planning and global reporting initiatives, ensuring every program aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals and international compliance standards.