In the Middle East, where businesses are scaling rapidly and new industries are emerging daily, the greatest competitive advantage for executives lies not in technology or capital; it lies in the ability to transform employees into true economic partners. The most forward‑thinking organizations are realizing that their workforce is not merely a resource to be […]
Let me guess. You’re sitting in your cozy Dutch, German, or Belgian office, sipping your third espresso, dreaming of expanding your business into the Middle East. Maybe your friend’s cousin’s brother made it big in Dubai, or you read a LinkedIn post about booming markets in Riyadh. Now you’re thinking, “How hard can it be?” […]
Tell us about your career journey in business. I’ve spent most of my career building customer first operations in high growth, brand led environments. I started as an entrepreneur in retail, later on I did B2B with Computer Associates, and in my early 30s transitioned to global retail, working with adidas and later Nike. Those […]
Tell us about yourself and what it is that you currently do I’m Leong Cheah, Founder/CEO of LUCI™, an AI-driven Learning Experience & Development (LXP) platform designed to transform how organisations empower their workforce. I have a background in strategy, leadership, and HR innovation through technology. My experience spans several industries, including Retail Banking, Hospitality, […]
Tell us about yourself and your background I grew up in the Southern US and at a young age was always starting small business ventures. After graduating college, I started my career in the hotel industry at Four Seasons Jackson Hole. This began a decade of leading Food & Beverage teams for Four Seasons & […]
In the world of startups, scaling is not just about growing bigger. It’s about growing smarter, faster, and more strategically. Every founder wants to hit that sweet spot where their startup takes off like a rocket, but few know how to navigate the tricky phases between early success and true scaling. If you’re in the […]
We often hear people worry about AI replacing humans—but that’s not the real story. The future of work is not about humans versus AI. It’s about how AI helps us become even better at what only humans can do. In the fast-changing economies of the Middle East, simply using the latest AI tools isn’t enough. […]
While the world debates whether AI will replace human workers, women across the Middle East are proving a different point entirely: AI doesn’t replace leaders, it creates them. From Dubai to Riyadh, a quiet revolution is unfolding. Women entrepreneurs are launching fintech startups with AI-powered prototypes built in months, not years. Marketing executives are using […]
Tell us about yourself and your background Qualifying as a lawyer in 2005 I started out in litigation and moved into commercial property. I have been a business owner since 2011 when I started my family and couldn’t have the career and family life I wanted inside a traditional corporate world, at that time. After […]
Tell us about yourself and your background. I’ve always been deeply passionate about marketing and its power to drive businesses forward. With over 18 years of experience in the field, I’ve had the privilege of working with businesses across various industries, helping them articulate their vision and carve out a niche in the marketplace. Growing […]
