Mikel John Obi

Mikel John Obi

Mikel is a highly respected and successful sports figure who has duly represented his country and continent on the global stage. Mikel began his career with local club Plateau United, before joining Norwegian club Lyn at the age of 17 in 2004. In 2006, he signed with...
Ross Baxter

Ross Baxter

Ross was appointed Director of Sport at DCD in 2021. Prior to this appointment, Ross has worked within the sports industry for over 25 years in the United Kingdom and Europe. This includes the public, private and voluntary sector across a wide range of sports and...
Khawla Barley

Khawla Barley

Khawla currently serves as Head of Initiatives for SOUAE where she oversees the Unified Champion School program and has developed numerous programs within the UAE schools and community. Such program includes Unified Robotics, the largest inclusive STEM program in the...
Gareth Mordey

Gareth Mordey

Gareth brings over two decades of diverse and dynamic experience in the sports and education sectors to the table. His journey began as a professional player for Sunderland Association Football Club in the English Premier League, where he honed his skills and passion...
Chris Brown

Chris Brown

Chris has 18+ years of working in football in the UAE. He is a former English professional player and a UEFA A License Coach. Prior to launching his business, Chris managed Jebel Ali Centre of Excellence in Dubai from 2006-2013. In 2013 Chris formed his own company...