Karin Drane is a Swedish entrepreneur with more than a decade of experience building businesses, developing strategic partnerships, and executing complex commercial opportunities across the UAE, GCC and international markets.

She is the Founder of Curveball Events, an established events, exhibitions and talent management company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Dubai, with an established office in Serbia supporting the company’s continued international expansion. Curveball delivers events and exhibition stands internationally, serving government entities, corporations and leading brands across multiple markets.

Ms. Drane also brings extensive experience within the entertainment and talent management sector, having worked closely with established public figures and leading talent across the region for over a decade. Through Curveball’s talent management division, she has developed expertise in talent representation, brand collaborations, live appearances and long-term strategic partnerships within the entertainment industry.

Ms. Drane is also the Co-Founder of MSKD, a commercial brokerage focused on originating and facilitating business opportunities by connecting investors, asset owners, developers and other strategic stakeholders through its extensive regional and international network.

As Senior Managing Partner and Board Member of BCFG, Ms. Drane focuses on strategic growth, business origination, partnerships and market development, supporting the Group in identifying and developing opportunities across real estate, investment and adjacent sectors in the UAE and international markets.