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Karen Storey is the CEO of The Storey Group and is a board member of several start-ups. Karen oversees several projects that leverage innovative, sustainable technologies to combat climate change and drive economic development. Her skillset lies in management, consulting, human resources, entrepreneurship, and training.
Ismail Tekin is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in leadership positions across both the private and public sectors. His career spans over 15 years, with a specialized focus on international relations, business development, and the cultivation of growth markets. Ismail’s professional journey has predominantly been in international markets, covering regions such as North America, Europe, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Turkey, India, and the Asia-Pacific. For the past 12 years, he has been primarily focused on the Middle East, based in the United Arab Emirates, and has garnered substantial experience across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.
Paul Fleming works at the intersection of water, climate resiliency, strategy and technology in the private and public sectors. He established and led the global water program in Microsoft’s corporate environmental sustainability team where he was responsible for establishing the company’s 2030 water positive commitment. Previously, he created the climate resiliency program at Seattle Public Utilities where he led initiatives to assess the impacts of climate change on Seattle’s water systems and to enhance system resiliency.
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