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A Message from the Founder

At Connect Glocal, we believe that growth is a shared journey. Every consultation, every partnership, and every project is a step toward creating an ecosystem where everyone benefits, from students discovering their potential to businesses realizing their next breakthrough.

This isn’t just a consultancy; it’s a community built on connection, collaboration, and creation. Together, we’re not just transforming businesses, we’re shaping the future of work, innovation, and opportunity.

“I founded Connect Glocal to bring people and possibilities together. Every challenge I’ve faced taught me that growth begins when we connect with purpose, across industries, borders, and ideas. That’s where transformation truly begins.”


— Komal Badar
Founder & CEO of Glocal Connect

Meet Our Team

  • Komal Badar

    Founder & CEO of Connect Glocal

  • Jasmina Ulugbekova

    Marketing Consultant - Associate

  • Salwa Kashif

    Corporate Partnership Lead (Events)

  • Tarini Kakkar

    Corporate Partnership Lead - Associate

  • Mohammed B

    Marketing Specialist

  • Vaishakh Vishwanathan

    Marketing Specialist

  • Gemma Morris

    Board Member - HR Strategic Partnerships

  • Mariam Arshad

    UGC Content Creator

  • Rimsha Badar

    Marketing & Communication Manager

  • Eman Sultan

    Digital Marketing & Communication - Lead

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Our Growth Partners

  • A man with curly dark hair, glasses, a nose ring, and a beard, wearing a dark sweater, looking to the right with a slight smile in a bright room.

    Kyle Tripizki

    Founder & CEO of REcruit

    5 Years of Recruitment Experience in Middle East

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    Gemma Morris

    20 Years of HR Experience in Middle East
    Twin Mum I Strategic HR Leader I Neurodiversity Champion I DEI Advocate I Mental Health Leadership Professional I Accessibility Ambassador I AI Enthusiast

  • Komal Badar

    13 years of experience in Retail & Real Estate - Middle East & Europe

    Founder - CGSMENA | Talent Development Manager MENA @Savills Middle East | Investor | Women Empowerment Speaker | MHFA Champion

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    Shahrukh Tahir

    10 Years of Experience in the Creative Marketing - Middle East
    Design & Creative Manager @ Savills Middle East | Brand Identity & Strategy | Graphic Design | UI/UX | Motion Graphics & Videography | Visual Storytelling

  • Portrait of a man wearing traditional Middle Eastern attire, including a white thobe and a head covering with a black agal, against a teal background.

    abdul Khader Al hashmi

    Head of Government Relations
    20 years of experience in Middle East

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    Neelam Harjani

    20 years of corporate wellness throughout Asia and the Middle East.
    Origin Hong Kong

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    natalie Diaz - Martin

    with over 9 years of experiecne.
    Award Winning Event Producer | MC | Management of World Renowned Speakers and Figures | Content Curator.

  • A man with dark hair and a beard, dressed in a black T-shirt, is adjusting a large camera with a long telephoto lens mounted on a tripod near a body of water.

    Zohaib Anjum

    with over 15 years of experience. Award-Winning Photographer | Real Estate Photographer / Videographer | Published in International Media | Golden Visa Holder

Join The Team!

Looking to be part of something dynamic and impactful? Join our growing Glocal Team — a space where ideas flourish and collaboration drives success. With exciting projects ahead, we welcome interns, creators, contributors, collaborators, and connectors to reach out and grow with us.

*Interns from Glocal universities & schools, as well as professionals who would like to join as valuable consultants too are welcome to register.

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