Irfan Salim
“Bridging markets requires more than frameworks. It requires patience, trust, and a willingness to build alongside the people who will carry the work forward.”
Irfan works across strategy, partnerships, and market development at the intersection of the Gulf and Southeast Asia. His focus is on building practical bridges between markets, helping founders, operators, and platforms navigate cross-border growth, positioning, and execution in emerging contexts.
At The Gulf–ASEAN Exchange (GAE), Irfan works on regional strategy, partnerships, and platform development. Alongside GAE, he has been involved in initiatives connected to youth, language, and regional engagement, bringing a grounded, people-first approach to long-term market and ecosystem building.
