LeadSHIFT 180.

Global
EXECUTIVE
LEADERSHIP
DIALOGUE

2026 edition hosted in Muscat, Oman

LeadSHIFT180 | 2026 edition

GLOBAL EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

LeadShift25 is an exclusive ‘high pressure cooker’ for the next generation

global oriented CEO’s and Managing Directors. This invitation-only

gathering brings together max. 12 exceptional and ambitious future senior

executives who are open to redefining leadership in a rapidly changing

global landscape. These senior leaders represent a mix of industries,

cultures, and regions across the world, ensuring meaningful dialogue

and high-level exchange.

Request your Program Booklet

Discover the full scope of LeadShift180 – Global Executive Leadership Dialogue.
In this booklet, you will find:

  • An in-depth overview of the program’s structure and content

  • Profiles of the expert moderators and coaches

  • The unique Muscat experience and cultural immersion

  • Practical details on participation, investment, and selection process

LeadShift180 is an invitation-only program that brings together max. 12 ambitious senior executives from around the globe. It is designed as a high-pressure environment for redefining leadership in today’s rapidly shifting business landscape.

👉 Request your program booklet today and explore how this experience can transform your leadership journey.

About the program

LeadShift180 – Global Executive Leadership Dialogue is an invitation-only program designed for the next generation of internationally oriented CEOs and Managing Directors.

In today’s rapidly shifting business landscape,  marked by technological disruption, economic realignment, and cultural transformation, leadership requires more than strategy and data. It demands courage, dialogue, and authentic human connection.

Over the course of several intensive days in Muscat, Oman, 12 carefully selected senior executives will:

 

This is more than a program, it is a transformational leadership journey, designed to help you thrive in complexity, embrace uncertainty, and co-create the future.

👉 Request your program booklet today and discover how LeadShift180 can accelerate your leadership impact.

Move in dialogue today

LeadShift180 is not about following the crowd, it’s about joining a select circle of ambitious executives ready to redefine leadership.
This is your opportunity to explore how authentic dialogue and high-pressure transformation can unlock your next level of impact.

About the team

Rob van Nes MBA
Programme Director and host

Rob is an internationally oriented strategist specialising in value proposition (re)design, market entry, and route-to-market strategies. He has held various leadership roles, including Marketing Director at a world market leader British multinational and (interim) Managing Director of Dutch and Spanish based companies in several industries. As the founding partner of the International Business Development Academy and Iber Business Group, he advises multinational companies on international development strategies and still serves as interim Managing Director for Dutch enterprises abroad. Rob is also an author of several management books and serves as an MBA-graduate examiner. He has extensive experience across various industries and maintains a broad international network.

Idalesky Núñez MBA
Your first point of contact

Idalesky is an industrial engineer with an MBA and over 12 years of experience in international business development. She specializes in market entry strategies and fostering collaborative partnerships during business expansions. Having led multicultural teams in several countries, including China, and managed international trade operations, she currently serves as the founder and Strategic Business Consultant at SolvMei, based in Valencia (Spain). In this role, she supports businesses in navigating complex administrative and strategic challenges during their international growth journeys.

Prof.Dr. Dewanand Mahadew
Moderator and Dean

Dewanand Mahadew is a seasoned management consultant and strategist with extensive experience in international business development, innovation, and conceptual solution design. He has advised organisations and executives across various domains, including strategy, innovation, and internationalization. As a project manager at TOP, he focuses on scaling up innovative food concepts, particularly in the plant-based sector, by redesigning production processes for mass customization. Mahadew is also active in thought leadership, sharing insights on topics such as smart cities and international entrepreneurship. His work emphasises the importance of adapting to evolving market trends and fostering sustainable growth through innovation and strategic planning.

Yuliia Didur MBA
Moderator

Yuliia is a strategic business advisor specialising in transforming innovative ideas into profitable and sustainable global ventures. She collaborates with Sustainability to Business (S2B) Ecosystems and holds an MBA from Kyiv-Mohyla Business School. Yuliia emphasises multidimensional thinking, guiding clients through complex business landscapes with a focus on innovation and sustainability. Her work includes mentoring youth in entrepreneurship and sharing insights on integrating business cultures and personal relationships into strategic business planning.

Frank van Dijk
Moderator

Frank is a seasoned international executive with over three decades of leadership experience, primarily at GE and Baker Hughes. He has held senior roles such as General Manager and Executive for Strategy & Marketing, with a strong focus on strategic growth, operational excellence, and customer success across diverse markets. Known for his hands-on leadership and results-oriented approach, he has successfully led global teams and driven complex transformations. After leaving Baker Hughes in late 2023, he has started Prokopton, a consulting company that focuses on SME performance improvement.

Niels Pilaar
Moderator and coach

Niels is a seasoned executive and coach with over 46 years of business experience, primarily serving as CEO in various organisations. Currently, he offers strategic business advisory services, focusing on aligning company strategies with sustainable practices and human capital development. He emphasises a holistic approach, aiming for outcomes that benefit founders, employees, clients, and the broader world. Beyond his corporate endeavours, Niels is also a numerologist and facilitates the Transformation Game, integrating personal growth into professional settings. His multifaceted expertise bridges the gap between traditional business leadership and personal development.

Egge Haak
Business Game moderator

Egge Haak started his career with several Supply Chain Management positions in the industry, making the transition to business consultancy in 1996. In 2001 he started Involvation, a mid-sized consulting company in Supply Chain Management. In 2010 he founded Inchainge, a company that drives several business simulations focused on learning (like The Fresh Connection, The Cool Connection, The Blue Connection and The Triple Connection) on a global level. Egge is active in developing new simulations and new learning solutions at Inchainge and is active as a trainer.