Shaping the
Caribbean's
global future.

Alexandra Foote is the Lead Product Manager for Player Experience at Disney+, where she oversees streaming experience strategy across Disney+ and Hulu, shaping how hundreds of millions of fans discover, watch, and engage with content while driving platform innovation and AI adoption across the company’s product and technology organization.

A product and technology leader with experience spanning AI, advertising, search, and entertainment, Alexandra has built her career at some of the world’s most influential technology companies. Prior to Disney, she held senior product roles at Microsoft, Google, and Amazon, building products used by billions of consumers and enterprises worldwide while driving meaningful revenue, growth, and scale. A builder of novel, impactful products whose innovations have earned a U.S. patent, she has also led intern programs and championed early-career development across every company she has joined, driven by a genuine commitment to investing in the next generation of tech talent.

A Forbes-featured startup founder and prolific speaker, Alexandra has taken the stage before tens of thousands on career navigation, salary negotiation, and business excellence. As multifaceted as she is accomplished, she also won Miss Boston USA 2025 on a platform with a simple message: beauty and brilliance are not mutually exclusive, but a power combo.

An Atlanta native, Alexandra earned her MBA from Harvard Business School and a B.S. in Computer Science from Georgia Tech, where she was a student-athlete. She currently resides in New York City.

Professional Experience and Expertise

Wayne Shah has a broad background in global banking and financial technology, with a focus on business growth, capital markets, risk oversight, and payment innovations across multiple continents. His career integrates technological advancements with traditional banking, contributing to both established financial institutions and fintech startups. He is a recognized expert frequently consulted on regulatory issues, business strategy, and industry challenges.

He has held positions at major financial institutions including Wells Fargo Bank, Wachovia Bank, Bladex, ABN AMRO Bank, and Citicorp/Citibank, engaging with markets in Asia, Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East and Africa.

Currently, Wayne manages the International Banking business for the Caribbean region at Wells Fargo Bank N.A., where he oversees business development, capital markets, risk, and relationship management.

Leadership Roles and Fintech Involvement

Wayne joined Wells Fargo through Wachovia Bank in 2007. He led Global Payments Services (GPS) for the Americas, focusing on payments, products, and treasury management. Additionally, he served as Chief Operating Officer of Clavex LLC, a fintech subsidiary of BLADEX, and co-founded Miami-based fintech M-Frontier Inc., which specializes in financial and risk solutions.

Regulatory Contributions and Public Engagement

He has provided expert testimony before the US House Financial Services Committee on topics such as de-risking, international payments, and correspondent banking.

Wayne shares his insights at numerous global conferences and events, including CAB, FELABAN, IFC, and at the G20 Social Education and Certifications.

Wayne holds a Juris Masters in Banking Law and Compliance from Florida International University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies with a concentration on sustainable development. He also possesses securities licenses from FINRA and various certifications and diplomas in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Risk, and Business Management Board Membership and Professional Development.

Wayne serves as a board member of the Miami Dade International Trade Commission and the Financial & International Business Association (FIBA). In these roles, he provides board training, AML certifications, and leads the Education and Professional Development committee.

Jason Butcher is actively involved with and supports numerous startups across a wide range of industries and markets, from fintech, payments, artificial intelligence and mental health to sports tech, innovation and community initiatives.

Jason is a dynamic and influential figure known for his extensive contributions as a passionate entrepreneur, investor, dedicated mentor, and seasoned advisor. With a career dedicated to empowering visionary founders and making a global impact, Jason leverages his vast network and expertise to drive innovation, sustainability, and community development.

Jason’s strategic insights and ability to build impactful networks have empowered founders and contributed to transformative projects that make a lasting impact.

Dr. Nicholas C. M. Fuller is a globally recognized technology executive and innovation leader with more than two decades of impact across AI, automation, edge computing, and semiconductor R&D. With a career spanning 23+ years at IBM’s Thomas J. Watson Research Center, he has shaped enterprise-scale technology strategy, built high-performing global teams, and translated advanced research into market-defining outcomes.

As Vice President of AI & Automation at IBM, Dr. Fuller leads the global innovation agenda for agentic AI and next-generation automation, supporting IBM’s multibillion-dollar automation software business and influencing emerging industry standards across IT operations, Industry 4.0, software engineering and business processes in the era of agentic AI.

He holds 75+ patents, has authored more than 80 publications with over 3,700 citations, and his work has been featured by Forbes, The Deep View, TechRadar, IEEE Spectrum and international media. He is a recipient of many IBM awards (Corporate Award, 2019; Outstanding Technical Achievement, 2014; and dual Master Inventor designations), received the Working Dad of the Year award (2020), was inducted into the Fatima College Hall of Achievement (2024) and was appointed to the inaugural advisory board of the NIST- and ASTM-sponsored ASCET Center of Excellence (2025).

Dr. Fuller holds a Ph.D. in Applied Physics from Columbia University, completed in partnership with Bell Laboratories, Lucent Technologies, and graduated summa cum laude from Morehouse College.

George Thomas is the Chief Executive Officer of Sagicor Bank (Barbados) Limited. He is a champion of the digital revolution with over thirty years of experience in the finance and technology sectors. Throughout his career, George has led digital transformation through the provision of internationally accepted cutting-edge technology solutions at global banks, fintechs and consulting firms.

George was the architect responsible for the initial implementation of Internet, Mobile, Telephone Banking and Online Payments at a regional Canadian-owned bank. He was also the Consulting Lead for digital transformation at two leading mass market retailers and was responsible for the evolution of one of Barbados’ newer card products into a digital wallet. George, a Barbadian national, has worked across the pond, providing executive leadership in the USA, Canada, Europe, Middle East and Africa. George possesses a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from The University of the West Indies and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Computer Engineering from Louisiana State University.

George is currently the President of the Barbados Coalition of Service Industries, a board member of the National Payments System Council, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Copyright Society of Composers, Authors and Producers and GovTech Barbados where he chairs the Technology and Operations Committee. George is also the Vice Chairman of the Barbados Bankers Association.

Driss Temsamani is the author of The Agentic Bank: How Intelligent Systems Are Redefining Finance, Americas Head of Digital at Citi, and a global speaker on artificial intelligence, innovation, and the future of organizations.

Drawing on more than three decades at Citi and at the forefront of digital transformation, his work explores how intelligent systems are reshaping economies, institutions, and society, and how innovation can expand opportunity and accelerate human progress.

A central theme of his work is the rise of the Self-Driving Enterprise, where Agentic Commerce, Physical AI, and Financial Agents converge to create organizations that can sense, decide, orchestrate, and act in real time. He believes the greatest impact of AI will come not from replacing people, but from augmenting human capability.

Through his writing and speaking, Driss challenges leaders, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to focus on a larger question: how innovation can create broader prosperity and expand participation in the economy.

Elizabeth Yerushalmi is a technology founder and developer working at the intersection of AI, automation, and skilled trades. As co-founder of Dimensions.bot and lead developer of Mailbox.bot, she turns complex ideas into practical, scalable products.

She began studying coding at age six, later leading social media for Unrulr and a student team at Snapchat that developed an inclusivity app. As President of Coding for Beverly Hills High School’s FIRST Robotics team, she led software development through a regional finals win. Elizabeth has also earned recognition at a fintech hackathon and appeared on The Intelligent Builder Podcast on YouTube.

With experience spanning AI, full-stack development, and autonomous systems, she earned a 4.3 GPA in a rigorous AP program before choosing entrepreneurship, real-world innovation, and leadership over the traditional college path.

X. Eyee is a Partner at Offline Research, where she investigates how humans shape AI systems, and measures how those systems reshape human cognition and creativity.

For over twenty years, X has worked at the intersection of innovation and imagination, turning research into products billions use every day. At Google, X founded and led two AI research teams whose work deployed into more than 50 products, including Waymo, Search, and Pixel. At Microsoft, X engineered ambient intelligence for Fortune 500 companies and U.S. intelligence and defense agencies.

X advises governments around the world on AI, emerging technologies, and workforce development. Her advisory work spans the Inter-American Development Bank and governments throughout Latin America, Africa, and the Caribbean.

Recognized globally for her ability to demystify technology, X has lectured at Harvard and Stanford, and taught more than 5.5 million students worldwide. She’s a regular commentator on CNBC, and her insights have appeared in Wired and Forbes.

Gary Stewart is Head of Adobe Private Capital for the Americas, where he builds Adobe’s relationships with private equity, venture capital and sovereign wealth funds and their portfolio companies. He was born in Jamaica and raised in the Bronx, and has spent twenty-five years building, investing in and advising companies across the United States and Europe.

Gary helped build Wayra, Telefónica’s $254 million global corporate venture platform spanning twelve countries, and served as Managing Director of Wayra Spain and later Wayra UK, with responsibility for the UK and Ireland. His portfolios produced two unicorns and more than $1.5 billion in follow-on capital. He subsequently led Techstars NYC, powered by J.P. Morgan as part of an $80 million national investment initiative, investing in twenty-four early-stage companies.

Before investing, Gary co-founded Goa Internet Services, a VC-backed startup that was subsequently acquired. He later founded MyCofoundr, an AI platform for entrepreneurs. He began his career practicing M&A law at Simpson Thacher and Freshfields in New York, London and Madrid.

Gary has taught entrepreneurship at Yale Law School and serves on the board of the Impact Investing Institute and the Corporate Advisory Board of Hult International Business School. He is a graduate of Yale College (magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa) and Yale Law School.

Ty Heath is Global Director, Thought Leadership GTM Strategy at LinkedIn and co-founder of The B2B Institute, LinkedIn’s think tank focused on building famous brands in B2B. She’s obsessed with connecting dots and turning insights into impact, bridging the gap between marketing science and go-to-market strategy that drives real business growth.

She partners with academics and industry experts to prove what actually works in B2B marketing, then translates it into strategies teams can use.

With 20+ years of marketing experience at Google, IBM, Nestle, and her own consultancy Spectacled Marketer, Ty brings deep expertise in B2B marketing, content strategy, and cross-functional go-to-market execution. As a creator in the B2B marketing space, she’s developed content and strategy for brands including Adobe, Notion, and Typeform. She’s collaborated with the Ehrenberg Bass Institute, served on the Creative B2B Lions jury, and worked with organizations like ANA and IPA to advance marketing effectiveness.

On the track, Ty is a two-time Olympic Trials qualifier in the 800 meters. The discipline and strategic thinking that got her there informs her approach to marketing strategy and leadership. She regularly shares insights at events like INBOUND, Adobe Summit, and Adweek, creating content that bridges research and results.

Richie Etwaru is a technology entrepreneur, author, inventor, and global business leader with more than two decades of experience building and transforming companies at the intersection of AI, data, and enterprise software. He is the founder and CEO of Mobeus, where he is pioneering guided, intelligent digital experiences.

Previously, Richie held senior leadership roles at UBS, Barclays, Wachovia, and IQVIA, leading major innovation and transformation programs. He has written three books, delivered three TED Talks and more than 100 keynotes, advised boards and C-suites worldwide, and holds multiple patents. His work focuses on making technology more human, useful, and responsible.

Marla Dukharan is recognized as a top economist and advisor on the Caribbean and SIDS. Marla has 30 years of experience as an economist in the Caribbean, and is regarded internationally as a chief point of reference on economic issues in the Caribbean and SIDS more broadly. She routinely publishes research and analysis, participates in public policy debates and strategy discussions, and regularly advises governments, multilaterals and the private sector on risks, opportunities, and the crucial reforms needed to secure the Caribbean’s sustainable progress.

Marla is a highly sought-after keynote speaker internationally on Caribbean issues. She regularly advises private sector executives and multinationals, supporting their strategic decisions in the region. Marla served as Economic Advisor to the Premier of the Cayman Islands, sat on the Government of Barbados’ Jobs and Investment Council, is a member of the Advisory Board to the UNDP’s Regional Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean, and is a board member for the Caribbean Policy Research Institute (CAPRI) in Jamaica. She also sits on the Board of Directors of Goddard Enterprises Ltd. and previously served as a Board member of Tax Justice Network and RF Holdings Ltd.

Marla recently completed the inaugural Gross National Happiness Summer Program at the Royal Timphu College in Bhutan, and is pursuing a PhD in Economics at the University of the South Pacific in Fiji.

Stefan Miller is a dynamic executive leader with more than 15 years of proven success in driving operational excellence, financial growth, and organizational transformation across multiple industries. He currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Supreme Ventures Gaming.

Throughout his career, Stefan has held senior leadership roles at several major companies, including Cable and Wireless Jamaica Limited (now FLOW), Advantage General Insurance Company Limited, Digicel Group, and The Facey Commodity Group. In each role, he has delivered strong operational results and led initiatives that improved efficiency and strengthened financial performance.

A chartered accountant and Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica (FCA), Stefan brings deep expertise in accounting, finance, and commercial operations. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Studies (Accounting, Hons.) and a Master of Science degree in Accounting from the University of the West Indies.

In addition to his corporate achievements, Stefan has contributed to education and public service. He has taught at the University of the West Indies Open Campus and served as Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Auditor General’s Department, appointed by Jamaica’s Ministry of Finance.