“I help corporations and policy makers have inspiring conversations with their wider communities”. This is Ali’s mission statement.

From AI to wealth management and from international conflict to the green transition, Ali will use his journalistic superpower to be an expert for a day and find actionable answers to the most pressing questions.

Ali has worked as a studio anchor, TV news correspondent for AP, war reporter for Trouw newspaper and news reader. His charismatic stage presence and energetic style have won him multiple public speaking awards.

Ali has a demonstrated track-record in both business and policy. He was senior manager at Distology, an award-winning, tech company and Lecturer of International Public Management at The Hague University.

Ali has worked with Google, EY, Ikea, Ben&Jerries, the European Commission, the UN and governments across the planet on events involving the Dutch King, leading CEOs, and the President of the European Commission. Ali believes “an excellent event, is interactive by design.” He offers professional advice on designing a time-managed, interactive program that effectively engages your audience with your key messages.

Ali works in English, Dutch and Arabic.