Tell us about your background and journey to Director of Kibsons. As a Finance (ACCA/KPMG) and Operations professional (Six Sigma / GE), I have been a part of the Kibsons family-owned business for 25 years (15 years full-time). From setting up the financial infrastructure to strengthening the operational capabilities in a tech-inspired environment, I have […]
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Founder Spotlight: Joshua Ashley-Collins
Tell us about yourself and your background I am originally from the UK, and moved to the UAE in 2018, to work with Deliveroo, launching their Corporate offering in the region, Deliveroo For Business. After working with bars, restaurants & other hospitality venues over 2.5 years, I noticed some gaps in the market and decided […]
Company Spotlight: Kreative Konnections
Tell us about yourself, your background and your current role at Kreative Konnections My name is Charu Surtani. I was born in India and raised in Hong Kong, where I also completed my education. With over 25 years of experience in the travel and events industry, I have developed a strong background in consultancy, lifestyle, […]
Company Spotlight: The Loop, Naheed Maalik & Rachel Lloyd
Tell us more about what you do? The Loop is a boutique marketing, communications and PR consultancy based in Dubai. We offer a one-stop solution to help clients ‘close the loop’ on their marcomms requirements, including strategy and planning, content creation, brand, PR and media management, media buying, creative design and copywriting. Our focus is […]
Founder Spotlight: Justyna Lapkova
Tell us about yourself and your background. My name is Justyna and I’m originally from the Czech Republic. I came to Dubai a few years ago and immediately fell in love with the city. My background is actually in International Relations, but I’ve always had a passion for cosmetics, wellness and skincare. Now, as the […]
Thought Leader Interview: Lisa Lee, Vice President and Head of Business Development at Perfect Corp
Tell us about yourself and your background. I lead the Business Development team here at Perfect Corp, which means I oversee forging partnerships and driving growth for our company. My team is responsible for multiple functions, including: Business Development, Business Unit Management and Business Analytics. My passion lies in helping beauty and fashion brands leverage […]
Thought Leader Interview: Qasim Sharif, Regional Director of Finance for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Middle East, Africa, and Europe
Tell us about yourself, your background and your journey to your current role. With my Pakistani background, there have never been a lot of figures to look up to in the hospitality industry. So, when I decided to enrol in the Swiss Hotel School in Leysin, it was a surprise for my whole family. But […]
Top 20 Most Popular Interviews of 2024
We are taking a good look back at the year so far. From developing high performance teams, securing 7 figure funding, to implementing innovative learning cultures, these are your favourite interviews of 2024 – definitely worth a re-read as we begin quarter 2 of 2024,or if you’re a new reader check them out for the first […]
Thought Leader Interview: Chris Shaw, Chief Executive Officer of mimojo
Please tell us about yourself and your background. I am the CEO & Co-Founder of mimojo, the brand-new cashback rewards app. I began my career in the UAE over 20 years ago with Motivate Publishing, and later held senior management roles at TMF and the Entertainer. While working in the loyalty and reward space, merchants […]
Thought Leader Interview: Bijay Shah, Master Franchisee of BNI United Arab Emirates
Tell us about yourself and your background. I was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya. I graduated with a BSc Econ in Banking & Finance at University of Wales, College of Cardiff in 1993 and a MSc in Shipping, Trade & Finance at Cass Business School, City University, London in 1995. I then embarked on […]