Jacqueline Poh, Singapore’s Minister of Government Technology
Moscow - Singapore’s Minister of Government Technology, Jacqueline Poh & Mobilium Global chief executive Ralph Simon
Singapore is leading the world in advanced tech relating to improving Smart Cities, Smart Countries and now too, Gov Tech - what Fin tech is to the financial industry, Gov Tech is the new and fast emerging science and platforms to help improve government and governance. Simon met Singapore Cabinet Minister Ms Jacqueline Poh when they both spoke at the Plenary Session of the Open Innovations Forum in Moscow this past week,
Russian Ambassador to the UK at Kensington Palace Gardens, London
r to l: Russian Ambassador to the UK, His Excellency Alexander Vladimirovich Yakovenko chatting with Mobilium Global CEO Ralph Simon at the reception at his ambassadorial residence to celebrate Russia’s National Day. Ambassador Yakovenko is a former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia in charge of multilateral diplomacy (UN, UNESCO, & other international organisations including economic & humanitarian co-operation, environment & climate change, education culture & sport) & a fascinating diplomat. “Nasdarovya !”
The President of Slovakia high-fiving with Ralph Simon
Vienna. l. to r. President of Slovakia, Andrej Kiska reconnects with Mobilium Global chief exec Ralph Simon at Pioneers 2017 Innovation Festival in Vienna's glittering Royal Hapsburg Palace. President Kiska & Slovakia just completed the chairmanship of the European Union, with Slovakia leading the Executive Council of the European Union. President Kiska, a great guy & successful entrepreneur, has been the Slovakian head of state since 2014.
Austrian Federal Chancellor & head of state Christian Kern
r to l: His Excellency Federal Chancellor Christian Kern, & Mobilium Global chief executive Ralph Simon chatting together at the welcome of the main keynote speakers to the Pioneers 17 innovation festival, in the Hofberg Palace in central Vienna. Chancellor Kern is a great protagonist for Austria as a hub of leading innovation, creativity & thinking. Pioneers is now Europe’s foremost tech & innovation convention.
Sir Bob Geldof KG in Chelsea, London
l to r: Sir Bob Geldof KG & Mobilium Global Chief Executive Ralph Simon having a stimulating Chelsea chat about African innovation & investment development, British politics & also, the 28 new songs Geldof has just written for his imminent new album recording. Bob is a great power of good & a creative filament of the brightest light !
former President of Mozambique, President Joaquim Alberto Chissano
Los Angeles - at the Milken Global Conference. Mobilium Global’s Ralph Simon meets the former President of Mozambique, President Joaquim Alberto Chissano - who was the second President of independent Mozambique, serving from 1986 - 2005. He is credited with transforming the war-torn country of Mozambique into one of the most successful African democracies. After his Presidency, Chissano became an elder statesman, envoy and diplomat for both his home country and the United Nations. He also served as the Chairperson of the African Union from 2003-2004.
India’s Minister of Finance, Defence & Corporate Affairs, Arun Jaitley
New Delhi, India. r to l: India’s Minister of Finance, Defence & Corporate Affairs, the honourable Arun Jaitley & Mobilium Global chief executive Ralph Simon meeting at the Indian Business Leaders 2017 Awards held in India’s capital, New Delhi this week. The Awards honoured India’s top companies & leaders in Indian business & the emerging ‘Young Turks’ of India’s next generation of top business leaders. Cabinet Minister Jaitley has the awesome responsibility of running India’s finances and national defence for the nation’s 1.3bn people.
The British Chancellor of the Exchequer the Rt Hon. Philip Hammond
The British Chancellor of the Exchequer the Rt Hon. Phillip Hammond having a chat with Mobilium Global Chief executive Ralph Simon. The Chancellor was formerly the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and the Commonwealth in the UK Cabinet, and is known for his keen understanding of global finance, foreign affairs policy & global economic development. He will be playing a leading role in resolving Britain’s Brexit economic issues.
Christian Kern, Austrian Chancellor & Head of State at Pioneers 2016
r. to l. The newly elected Austrian Federal Chancellor & Head of State, Christian Kern, & Mobilium Global CEO Ralph Simon, sharing thoughts about the excitement, energy & excellence of the extraordinary Pioneers Festival 2016, which took place in the magnificent Grand Ballroom of the Hapsburg Palace in central Vienna. Chancellor Kern is known as a terrific innovation thinker & moderniser, & gave a stirring keynote speech on the main Pioneers’ stage, highlighting the excellence of the Pioneers company & it’s co-founders, Juergen Furian & Andreas Tschas, & why Vienna has become a major global incubation city for start-ups & entrepreneurs from all across Central Europe.