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Curiosity powers leadership. Keep learning, keep leading. Don't miss out on this insightful #SuccessfulPerspectives conversation between Frank Mc Carthy, Director of Boardroom, and Mohamed Nasser, General Manager of Amgen for the Middle East and Africa, where they explore how curiosity and continuous learning are crucial for successful leaders. ➡️ Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/d-8gevCK Emerging Markets Intelligence & Research | EMIR, an exclusive boutique advisory and research firm, harnesses the extraordinary network effect of Boardroom by EMIR. With an invite-only approach, an EMIR engagement can only begin at the highest levels - the Board, the CEO, and the minister. Boardroom by EMIR, headed up by Frank Mc Carthy in #Dubai and Cassidy Lyon in R#iyadh, is the Middle East's most selective and influential intelligence network for CEOs, government officials and other high achievers. #SuccessfulPerspectives #Advisory #EMIRinsights #Boardroom #StrategicPartnerships #UAELeadership #InfluentialLeaders #BusinessOpportunities #Dubai #UAE

How are top CEOs turning 2025’s uncertainties into opportunities?👇🏼 At a recent CEO Advisory Board in #Dubai, EMIR's CEO Trevor McFarlane, and Frank Mc Carthy, Director of Boardroom, hosted a group of the region’s leading C-level executives. Together, we explored the different scenarios for 2025, examining potential challenges and opportunities ahead. During this session, we hosted some of the region’s top leaders: Laurent D., CEO - Middle East, L'Oréal Venkatasubramanian Hariharan, Managing Director - MET, Canon EMEA Ankur Gupta, Head of Corporate Affairs & Growth - MENA, TATA SONS LIMITED Shant Oknayan, Vice President - Global Business, Asia, Oceania & Africa, ByteDance Rajesh Garg, Group CFO, Landmark Group Elda Choucair, CEO - MENA, Omnicom Media Group Rupert Young, Senior Partner, Brunswick Group Humam Jumaa, Area Vice President and General Manager - META, BMC Software Alaa AbuSiam, CEO - Middle East & South Asia, Egis Hanady Khalife MBA, CAE, Head of Middle East, Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) Sushil Jethaliya, Vice President and Regional Head - EMEA - Middle East, TO THE NEW Boardroom by EMIR, headed up by Frank Mc Carthy in #Dubai and Cassidy Lyon in #Riyadh, is the Middle East's most selective and influential intelligence network for CEOs, government officials and other high achievers. Emerging Markets Intelligence & Research | EMIR, an exclusive boutique advisory and research firm, harnesses the extraordinary network effect of Boardroom by EMIR. With an invite-only approach, an EMIR engagement can only begin at the highest levels - the Board, the CEO, and the minister. Exceptional hospitality by Hôtel Barrière Fouquet's Paris Dubai by Groupe Barrière. #EMIRInsights #Dubai #UAE #CLevel #Leadership #Growth #2025 #BudgetPlanning

#Saudi is about to take centre stage. EMIR's by-invitation-only Q4 Boardroom meeting in #Riyadh is about to begin, where Frank Mc Carthy, Director of the Boardroom, will welcome #SaudiArabia’s top CEOs, government officials, and other high achievers. Soon, Cassidy Lyon, Managing Director of Boardroom by EMIR—KSA, will discuss how recent regional changes will shape our members' 2025 strategies, focusing on key regulations, trends, and opportunities. Emerging Markets Intelligence & Research | EMIR, an exclusive boutique advisory and research firm, harnesses the extraordinary network effect of Boardroom by EMIR. With an invite-only approach, an EMIR engagement can only begin at the highest levels - the Board, the CEO, and the minister. Boardroom by EMIR, headed up by Frank Mc Carthy in #Dubai and Cassidy Lyon in #Riyadh, is the Middle East's most selective and influential intelligence network for CEOs, government officials and other high achievers. Brought to you by CBRE MENA, The University of Manchester Middle East Centre and We Love Transformational Travel #SuccessfulPerspectives #EMIRinsights #2024Planning #BoardRoom #KSA #MiddleEast #CEOs

How can global talent shifts drive local success? At our recent invite-only CEO roundtable in #Riyadh, Cassidy Lyon, Managing Director at Boardroom by EMIR—KSA, and Frank Mc Carthy, Director of Boardroom, sat down with a select group of C-suite leaders to explore ways of leveraging worldwide talent trends to benefit local markets. In this session, we were joined by some of the region’s top leaders: Gerrit Bouckaert, Global CEO of Recruitment, Robert Walters Alison Rehill Erguven, CEO, Cenomi Centers Adnan Alkhalaf, CEO, Leejam Sports Company Diederik Kok, Head of GCC, Biogen Mike Wanliss, Vice President - KSA, Alshaya Group Ihab I. Osman, CEO, Maarif Education Jason Grundy, Managing Director - MEA, Robert Walters Shahid Kazi, Group CEO, ValuStrat Elias Abou Samra, CEO, RAFAL Real Estate Development Co. Maher Loubieh, Co-founder & CEO, HALA Vernon Cassin, Chief Legal Officer, Al Khozama Investment Boardroom by EMIR is the Middle East's most selective and influential intelligence network for CEOs, government officials and other high achievers. EMIR, an exclusive boutique advisory and research firm, harnesses the extraordinary network effect of Boardroom by EMIR. With an invite-only approach, an EMIR engagement can only begin at the highest levels - the Board, the CEO, and the minister. #EMIRinsights #KSA #SaudiArabia #TalentStrategy #LocalImpact #GlobalTrends

The Extraordinary End-of-Year Boardroom meeting is about to begin. Known for its high-level value, Boardroom by EMIR is typically an invitation-only, closed forum exclusively for high-performing leaders who meet EMIR’s rigorous selection criteria. However, once a year, today, we lift these barriers for this single, special session where we welcome colleagues of all levels within our members’ organisations, waiving our usual seniority requirements. This unique gathering opens the door to a cross-pollination of ideas, creating a one-of-a-kind environment where perspectives from emerging leaders to seasoned CEOs meet, learn, and exchange insights in ways not possible in any other setting. In just moments, Frank Mc Carthy, Director of Boardroom, will be welcoming attendees from across the region as we dive into today’s discussions. EMIR's CEO Trevor McFarlane, EMIR Managing Partner Dr. Noah Raford, and a raft of other EMIR members will imagine the #MiddleEast in 2050. Joining Trevor as expert speakers are: ⚫️ Joseph Sitt, Chairman | Thor Equities Group ⚫️ Alison Grinnell, CEO | RAK Hospitality Holding LLC ⚫️ Fares Akkad, Managing Director for MENA | Meta Emerging Markets Intelligence & Research | EMIR, an exclusive advisory and research firm, harnesses the extraordinary network effect of Boardroom by EMIR. With an invite-only approach, an EMIR engagement can only begin at the highest levels - the Board, the CEO, and the minister. Boardroom by EMIR, headed up by Frank Mc Carthy in #Dubai and Cassidy Lyon in #Riyadh, is the Middle East's most selective and influential intelligence network for CEOs, government officials and other high achievers. #SuccessfulPerspectives #Advisory #EMIRinsights #Boardroom #FutureOfBusiness #GeopoliticalShifts #EconomicTransformation Brought to you by Air France-KLM, Blacklane, and We Love Transformational Travel

75% of #KSA CEOs are eyeing double-digit growth for 2025—but which strategies will make it happen? Later this month, we’re gathering the region’s top CEOs, government officials, and high achievers at our exclusive, invite-only Q4 Boardroom by EMIR session in #Riyadh. Cassidy Lyon, Managing Director of Boardroom by EMIR—KSA, and Frank Mc Carthy, Director of Boardroom by EMIR, will lead discussions with EMIR’s research and data-driven insights, capturing the latest trends and preparing leaders for what’s to come. They will explore regulatory changes, emerging trends, and strategic opportunities critical to shaping 2025’s business landscape. Boardroom by EMIR, headed up by Cassidy Lyon in #Riyadh and Frank Mc Carthy in #Dubai, is the Middle East's most selective and influential intelligence network for CEOs, government officials and other high achievers. Emerging Markets Intelligence & Research | EMIR, an exclusive boutique advisory and research firm, leverages the extraordinary network effect of Boardroom by EMIR. With an invite-only approach, an EMIR engagement can only begin at the highest levels - the Board, the CEO, and the minister. #SuccessfulPerspectives #Advisory #EMIRinsights #Boardroom #KSA #SaudiArabia #2025Outlook #ScenarioPlanning #2025Vision Brought to you by CBRE MENA, The University of Manchester Middle East Centre, and We Love Transformational Travel

As a CEO, how can I plan for tech disruption? At our recent invite-only CEO roundtable in #Dubai, Dr. Noah Raford, former Chief Futurist at the Dubai Government and Managing Partner at EMIR, shared a futurist’s forecast on the key technologies to watch for in 2025. His insights on driving growth in the #MiddleEast offered invaluable guidance for shaping our members' strategic plans. A special note of recognition to the erudite and eloquent Fares Akkad, Meta's Regional Director for the Middle East and Africa, for sharing his insights on the topic. In this session, alongside Frank Mc Carthy, Director of Boardroom, we hosted and were joined by: Khalid Mohammad, VP and General Manager - MEA, Johnson Controls Mansoor A., Executive Director, PcFC and Dubai Customs Leah Cotterill, CEO - MEA (outside KSA), Cigna Francis Alfred, CEO and Managing Director, SOBHA Realty Amer Khansaheb, CFA, CEO and Board Member, Union Properties Ziad Rizk, CEO - MEA, Crayon Randa Bessiso, Managing Director - ME, The University of Manchester Alaa AbuSiam, CEO - MESA, Egis Renee McGowan, CEO - IMEA, Marsh McLennan Dagmar Turkova, VP - UAE, EWA European Women's Association Abdelghany Eladib, President & General Manager - IMEA, SIG Combibloc Nicolas Soucaille, General Manager - MEA, Blacklane Ahmed Eissa, Group CEO, Saudi German Health UAE Barbara Riccardi, Regional Head - ME, Natixis Oliver Kowalski, Managing Director - ME, Hays Ananth Raghunath, Managing Director - ME, Columbus McKinnon Andrew Rzepa, Partner, Gallup Nabil Khalil, Executive VP - META, Reichle & De-Massari Antonio Gonzalez, Chairman & Group CEO, Sunset Hospitality Group Nader El halaby, Managing Director, Ridge Group Bilel Guedhami, CEO - ME, Capgemini Chris Roberts, Chairman, Lynwood Private Funds and Investments Dean Pollard, General Manager - ME & Asia, Bupa Global Deepak Khullar, Group CFO, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Elaine Jones, Chairman, Direct Debit Systems Frans Hiemstra, Regional Manager - MEA, Uber Hachem Ghandour, President, Ready Mix Beton Joe H., President and CEO, NewBridge Pharmaceuticals Mel Brooks, CEO, Ecolog International Nandan Mer, Group CEO, Network International S. Venkatesh Santhanam, Managing Partner, MCA Management Consultants Sonny Ridgewell (Cert CII), Managing Director, Beneple Terry Kane, Managing Director - MEA, The Trade Desk Thierry Delvaux, CEO, Equitativa Group Tom Otton, CEO, Create Group Tuna Gulenc, VP - MEA, Daikin Michel Ghorayeb, Managing Director - UAE, SAS Wilbert Heijmans, Partner and Chair, Info Salons Group Alastair Young, Senior Partner, EMIR Emerging Markets Intelligence & Research | EMIR, an exclusive boutique advisory and research firm, harnesses the extraordinary network effect of Boardroom by EMIR. With an invite-only approach, an EMIR engagement can only begin at the highest levels - the Board, the CEO, and the minister. #FutureTech2025 #CEOForecast #InnovationLeadership #MiddleEastGrowth #TechTrends

This only happens once a year. House rules? Not this time. Boardroom by EMIR is renowned for its uniquely restricted, senior-level network where CEOs and top officials who meet EMIR's rigorous selection criteria gather behind closed doors for frank, confidential discussions. Once a year, Emerging Markets Intelligence & Research | EMIR lifts its barriers for The Extraordinary End-of-Year Boardroom meeting. This month, we're hosting this rare session, welcoming colleagues of all levels across our members' organisations for a cross-pollination of ideas—where emerging leaders and seasoned CEOs exchange insights like nowhere else. Trevor McFarlane, EMIR's CEO, and Dr. Noah Raford, Managing Partner at EMIR, and a raft of other EMIR members will imagine the Middle East in 2050. An expert in global investment and identifying emerging trends, Joseph Sitt, Chairman of Thor Equities Group with over $20bn in real estate assets under management, will also join us as a guest speaker and provide key insights on how he sees the world ahead. Alison Grinnell, CEO of RAK Hospitality Holding LLC, will offer an insider's perspective on the future of Ras Al Khaimah's bold strides in hospitality and tourism. Under her leadership, RAK Hospitality Holding has been pivotal in transforming the emirate into a dynamic destination. Among its most exciting ventures is the Wynn Al Marjan Island resort, set to open in 2027. This landmark project is the first in the UAE to have a regulatory gaming license. Will this define a new long-term future for tourism in the region? We'll also be joined by Fares Akkad, Managing Director for MENA at Meta, to discuss how technology and digital connectivity drive economic growth across the region. We'll explore upcoming game-changing developments and their potential impact on business, talent, and careers over the next 25 years. Emerging Markets Intelligence & Research | EMIR, an exclusive advisory and research firm, harnesses the extraordinary network effect of Boardroom by EMIR. With an invite-only approach, an EMIR engagement can only begin at the highest levels - the Board, the CEO, and the minister. Boardroom by EMIR, headed up by Frank Mc Carthy in #Dubai and Cassidy Lyon in #Riyadh, is the Middle East's most selective and influential intelligence network for CEOs, government officials and other high achievers. #SuccessfulPerspectives #Advisory #EMIRinsights #Boardroom #FutureOfBusiness #GeopoliticalShifts #EconomicTransformation Brought to you by Air France-KLM, Blacklane, and We Love Transformational Travel

How are top #CEOs preparing for 2025? During our exclusive, invitation-only CEO roundtable in #Riyadh, Cassidy Lyon, Managing Director at Boardroom by EMIR—KSA, and Frank Mc Carthy, Director of Boardroom, delved into the critical issues shaping the year ahead. During this session, we hosted some of the region’s top leaders: Majed Al Saadi, General Manager of Investor Outreach, Ministry of Investment Pedro Ribeiro, Country Manager - Saudi Arabia, CBRE MENA Jiawei "Kevin" Ye, Vice President, Public Investment Fund (PIF) Yasser Nagi, MBA, Group Director - Middle East & North Africa, Wilo Group Hakan Santana Lanfredi, Member of the Executive Board, Dussmann Group Basma AlBuhairan, Managing Director, C4IR Saudi Arabia Shoeil Jarallah Al Ayed, Board Member & Chief Executive Officer, Riyadh Cement Company Nasser Alissa, Managing Director & Head of Saudi Arabia, Rothschild & Co Rizig Alghadeer, Managing Director - Saudi Arabia, Giesecke+Devrient Boardroom by EMIR is the Middle East's most selective and influential intelligence network for CEOs, government officials and other high achievers. Emerging Markets Intelligence & Research | EMIR, an exclusive boutique advisory and research firm, harnesses the extraordinary network effect of Boardroom by EMIR. With an invite-only approach, an EMIR engagement can only begin at the highest levels - the Board, the CEO, and the minister. #SuccessfulPerspectives #Advisory #EMIRinsights #Boardroom #KSA #SaudiArabia#Riyadh #2024Takeaways #StrategicPlanning #LeadershipInsights #FutureStrategies #BusinessGrowth

Leaders, how do you maintain a winning mindset when things get tough? In this episode of #SuccessfulPerspectives, Frank Mc Carthy, Director of Boardroom, is joined by Filip Rideau, Country Manager of ManpowerGroup Middle East, to discuss how embracing a winning mindset and owning responsibility can drive success in every aspect of life. Let's discuss.👇🏼 ➡️ Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/dEBvd_NK Boardroom by EMIR is the Middle East's most selective and influential intelligence network for CEOs, government officials and other high achievers. Emerging Markets Intelligence & Research | EMIR, an exclusive boutique advisory and research firm, harnesses the extraordinary network effect of Boardroom by EMIR. With an invite-only approach, an EMIR engagement can only begin at the highest levels - the Board, the CEO, and the minister. #SuccessfulPerspectives #Advisory #Insights #EMIRinsights #Boardroom #Leadership #MiddleEast #Networking #CEOs #LeadershipMindset #TransformativeLeadership #WinningAttitude