Mohammed Aqueel is a senior UK customs specialist with deep expertise in international standards, border innovation, and data driven risk management. He began his career at HMRC as a compliance caseworker before advancing to policy adviser and subject matter expert, regularly representing the United Kingdom at major international forums including the World Customs Organization and UN bodies.
Mohammed has been instrumental in shaping and implementing global customs standards, particularly in safety and security, advanced data, and digital border processes. He provides strategic leadership on complex post Brexit issues, bridging operational practice with forward looking policy and helping ensure UK border systems remain resilient and internationally interoperable.
A strong advocate for technology enabled reform, he champions solutions that streamline data submission, strengthen risk assessment, and support secure, sustainable trade. Mohammed continues to advance the UK’s role in global customs cooperation, contributing thought leadership that aligns innovation with compliance and economic growth.
Thursday, 29 January 2026
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14:00
17:25
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Corridors: Fortifying Global Supply Chains Against Digital Threats
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Niclas GUSTAFSSON
Moderator
Christian Lembke
Speaker
Mohammed Aqueel
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Daan Voets
Speaker
Brandon Lord
Speaker
Jeongmin Ahn
Speaker
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Jaime Granados
Moderator
Matt Rowe
Speaker
Shangzhen Luan
Speaker
Sofia Barakou
Speaker
Mazen Abualghanam
Speaker
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Jenna Bradford
Moderator
Philippe Duponteil
Speaker
Adel Alhosani
Speaker
Steve Barr
Speaker
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