Tell us about yourself and your journey to co-founding Tempus Novo After nearly 30 years working in some of the UK’s toughest prisons — including the notorious HMP Wormwood Scrubs in London — I drew on that experience to design a rehabilitation model that would become a trusted and safe platform for businesses to recruit […]
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Business Leader Spotlight: Rohit Khattar
Tell us about yourself and your background I was born and raised in Delhi, where I developed an early passion for technology and innovation. This interest led me to pursue studies in Information Technology and begin my professional journey with esteemed organizations such as the Times of India and S. Chand Group. Over time, my […]
Company Spotlight: Naveen Kumar Putlur, Bid Kinetics
Naveen Kumar Putlur applies engineering precision with strategic procurement savvy, turning disruptive technologies into deployment-ready defense capabilities. Grounded in aerospace and global supply chain systems, he emphasizes accountable execution and disciplined capital allocation (a true “capital allocation mindset” in action) to bridge innovators with multi-domain battlefields. Rather than celebrating personal accolades, Naveen focuses on “where-to-play, […]
From CBD to CSP Group ME: A Chat with Lisa van der Watt on Making Dubai Feel Like Home
When I arrived at the CSP Group ME offices in Dubai, I wasn’t expecting to be greeted with such warmth. But that’s exactly what happened when Lisa van der Watt, the company’s relocation manager, welcomed me with her signature South African friendliness and a cup of coffee that could rival any Cape Town café. “You […]
Company Spotlight: Krishna Tanwani, Analytiks Inc.
Tell us about yourself and your background. I started my career in business and finance in the Philippines, including early roles at institutions like HSBC, where I was exposed to large-scale operations and complex decision-making environments. While I have a formal background in management—I hold a Master of Science in Management from the University of […]
Finance Spotlight: Kanak Das Gupta, Founder & Director, Kapital G Corporate Partners
Tell us about yourself and your background My professional journey has been anchored in working with emerging and frontier markets across Europe, the US, and the Global South, especially Africa, India, and the Middle East. I have spent close to a decade bridging capital with opportunity, often in complex environments where infrastructure is nascent, governance […]
CEO Spotlight: Glen Burton, Founder & CEO Ascot Privé
Glen Burton is a name quietly shared within elite circles—known not for visibility, but for results. A trusted presence behind some of the world’s most influential families, his reputation has been built on discretion, depth, and unwavering execution. There’s a certain weight to trust—the kind that’s not spoken but deeply understood. For over two decades, […]
Female Business Leader Spotlight: Garima Menghwani
Tell us about yourself and your background I’m Garima — a Business Development and Marketing Head at Ksquare Mortgage Advisory, a people’s person, a seeker, and above all, someone deeply rooted in value-driven living. I was born into a family where connection wasn’t just social, it was sacred. We grew up solving problems over shared […]
Company Spotlight: Cameron Guymer, Founder of ACCG
Tell us about yourself and your background I am the founder of ACCoin (ACCG). I have a background in building things that go against the grain of traditional finance. Based in Australia, alongside my team, I am creating what I believe could become one of the most influential fintech ecosystems: a suite of tools designed […]
Business Leader Spotlight: Brent Yap
Tell us about yourself I am Brent Yap, a Malaysian-qualified corporate and commercial lawyer currently based in Dubai as OF counsel with Nasser Yousuf Al Khamis Law Firm (www.nyk.ae). I also serve as international legal counsel to an established mainland Chinese law firm, Win Long Guangdong Law Firm (www.winlongguangdong.com). Back home in Malaysia, I am […]










