Ryan Perkins

At the helm of the Global Pulse Confederation (GPC) since the beginning of 2025, Ryan brings a fresh perspective to GPC, with a broad range of corporate, government, and non-profit experience, across a range of industries that include Events and Conferences, Facility Management, Operations and Experiential Agencies.

Ryan has extensive international experience and is based in Dubai, where he has resided since 2007, and has played leading roles in many major events including COP 28 with the UNFCCC, and Expo 2020 Dubai.

Ryan is focused on the mission of facilitating the global trade of the pulses industry and positioning these smart crops as a central solution for food and nutrition security, and climate change. Engagement and connection with GPC members and national associations is at the heart of Ryan’s approach.

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  • MD of Al Islami Foods
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  • Founding Director of Souq Extra
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  • Chairman of AlFarooj Restaurant
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  • Board Member of Aman Insurance
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  • Chairman of Food & Beverage Manufacturing group under Dubai Chamber n
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