Kris Fade (Kristan Fahd) is a Lebanese-Australian media mogul and entrepreneur recognized as a prominent cultural figure in the Middle East. After relocating from Sydney in 2007 to help launch Virgin Radio Dubai, he built "The Kris Fade Show" into the region’s most-listened-to breakfast program. His global influence further expanded as a main cast member of the Netflix hit Dubai Bling and through the founding of Fade Fit, a multi-million dollar wellness snack brand.

At the Gladiator Summit, Fade shared strategic lessons from his 20-year career in media and business. He advocated an "abundance mindset," encouraging entrepreneurs to identify opportunities others see as scarce or fear. Fade emphasized that sustainable success requires "extreme consistency" and the resilience to transform personal suffering into purpose, citing his own journey of overcoming obesity and mental health struggles. His session underscored shifting toward proactive leadership rooted in authenticity and discipline.