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The Committee Team
Dr. Asim Faraz
Assistant Professor at Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan. He is President of the Camel Society of Pakistan (CSP), Executive member of ISOCARD & ICO and Secretary General of the Camel Association of Pakistan (CAP). He actively promotes camels for life and the world through various national and international roles.
Contact: drasimfaraz@bzu.edu.pk
Phone: +92 3006941006 / +92 3336917934
Françoise Dureuil
With 30 years of passion for the desert and camels, she is the President of the NGO DromaCity International. She collaborates with African and Middle Eastern countries to address cultural, societal, and environmental challenges of nomadic societies.
Contact: dromacity.international@gmail.com
Phone: +33 778882542
Dr. Poliana Mendes de Souza
Assistant Professor at UM6P, specializing in the Animal Food Industry. She holds a PhD in Food Technology from UPV (Spain) and has extensive experience in food conservation research. At ASARI, she focuses on camel milk valorization.
Contact: poliana.souza@um6p.ma
Phone: +212 666135673
Paddy McHugh
Over 40 years of experience in Tourism, Event Management, and Industry Development. He has managed notable events such as the Boulia & Sheikh Zayed Camel Races. Paddy is a respected expert, awarded for his contributions to tourism and community service.
Contact: paddy@paddymchugh.com
Phone: +61 427216720
Issa J. Victor
Expert in project management & consulting, with over 10 years of experience in the camel industry. Consulting for small and large camelid activities worldwide, advocating for easier export processes and sustainable solutions that blend modern and traditional practices.
Contact: ivictor@cmlglobal.tech
Phone: +212 669000543
Yasin Mudassar
Founder of the Hump Group, established in 2015. He is a specialist in the promotion and import/export of camel products, with over 15 years of experience. Hump Group focuses on camel milk products, coffee beans, and Palestinian Medjool dates, while also promoting Bedouin traditions and global community connections.
Contact: hello@humpgroup.co.uk
Phone: +44 7554434426
Dr. Amel Sboui
Associate Professor at the Livestock and Wildlife Laboratory, Arid Land Institute (IRA), Medenine, Tunisia. She holds a PhD in Biology/Food Biochemistry and has extensive experience in the qualities, biological activities, and processing of camel milk.
Contact: amelsb8@gmail.com
Phone: +216 52585202
Fernando Arevillca Yugar
Agronomist with over 20 years of rural development experience, specializes in managing South American camelids and processing llama and alpaca meat products, prioritizing animal welfare. He is also skilled in risk management, biodiversity, and climate resilience technologies.
Contact: farevillcayugar@gmail.com
Phone: +591 71881092
Dr. Madhy Rios Pacheco
Lawyer with 28 years of experience, specializing in consulting and defending Indigenous Communities in Peru. She is a protector of wild vicuñas and an expert in coordinating the legal capture and shearing of vicuña fiber to prevent poaching, under the slogan "Sheared vicuña, saved vicuña."
Contact: dra.madhyrios@gmail.com
Phone: +51 988668911
Max Poon
Founder of Alpaca Joy Malaysia, Max Poon is a pioneer in Southeast Asia's alpaca industry. His company raises alpacas adapted to the region’s climate, promoting responsible ownership and a unique bond between people and these gentle animals. Max is setting new industry standards through animal welfare and community engagement.
Contact: Max@alpacajoy.fun
Phone: +60108995296
Dr. Poliana Mendes de Souza
Assistant Professor at UM6P, specializing in the Animal Food Industry. She holds a PhD in Food Technology from UPV (Spain) and has extensive experience in food conservation research. At ASARI, she focuses on camel milk valorization.
Contact: poliana.souza@um6p.ma
Phone: +212 666135673