Debbie Farah is a Social Entrepreneur and CEO-founder of BIG. Prior to starting Bajalia she held executive advertising, design, product development and strategy roles for major fortune 500 companies and retailers. Ms. Farah also serves on several non-profit advisory boards, including the Business Council for Peace. Ms. Farah was as named one of “150 Women who shake the World” by Newsweek-Daily Beast in 2011 for her work with women globally.

Mike Shemelya is a retired partner from Ernst & Young LLP who provided audit and business advisory services to both public and private companies in the technology, entertainment, retail, manufacturing and defense industries. After his 29 year career at Ernst & Young, he served as CFO of the Planet Hollywood International Group prior to joining Bajalia. Mr.Shemelya is a CPA and holds a Masters of Accountancy degree from the University of Florida.