A leading entrepreneur in the UAE, Anas Bukhash is the founder of Bukhash Brothers, the UAE’s first specialist influencer marketing and talent management consultancy. After graduating from Northeastern University in Boston, MA, Anas began his career in the corporate sector, gaining more than 12 years’ experience in leadership roles. Alongside his corporate career, Anas ventured into the world of start-ups, beginning his entrepreneurial journey in 2008 as the co-founder of Ahdaaf Sports Club.In 2014, Anas was actively sought out by a number of high-profile international and regional celebrities for his market knowledge, personal influence, and organizational capability during their visits to the UAE; an experience that became the catalyst for the establishment of Bukhash Brothers. Other entrepreneurial ventures in his portfolio include BUKA, a high-end street fashion brand for men and women, and CHALK, a one-of-a-kind warehouse hair salon.An inspiring speaker, Anas delivers motivational talks on entrepreneurship at UAE universities and organizations and has delivered three TEDx talks. Regular features on Anas’ social media channels include #ABquestions, a series of short videos discussing interesting various topics, and #ABtalks, an exclusive YouTube show hosting important local and international personalities, shining the spotlight on their raw and ‘human’ side.Having carved his entrepreneurial path, Anas achieved a number of prestigious business awards, with highlights including Forbes Top 100 UAE Entrepreneurs 2015, Esquire’s Entrepreneur of the Year 2015 and Feigenbaum Leadership Excellence Award 2018. Anas is also Board Member of Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP).