Region’s most successful CEOs honoured

The region’s most successful and trendsetting CEOs were honored at the “Top CEO Conference and Awards 2019”, organised by TRENDS magazine and leading international business school INSEAD, at the Al Areen Palace and Spa. Top business leaders and more than 30 speakers from across the GCC and Middle East regions shed light on the Middle East’s dynamic but volatile region and the burning issues facing the corporate world today.

This year’s theme, “Growth in a Volatile Future,” focused on a score of relevant issues from oil price fluctuations, tech disruptions, as well as armed and political schisms that pose new risks, and opportunities. Amid such challenges and new global economic realities, leading speakers such as renowned economist Prof Nouriel Roubini provided growth solutions and road maps for businesses in the GCC region.

Alexandre Hawari, CEO of Mediaquest, said: “In its fifth edition, the Top CEO Conference and Awards fully encapsulated the theme of ‘Growth in a Volatile Future’ by acknowledging and exploring the growth transformation that the region is undergoing through digitalization and the fourth industrial revolution amid geopolitical tensions, looming trade wars and a rapidly evolving business environment.

“Building on the huge success of the previous years, the Top CEO Awards 2019 recognized CEOs and companies who have raised the bar by navigating challenges, implementing new strategies, and have demonstrated unquestionable growth, profitability, and excellence in corporate governance.”

The Conference kicked off with a powerful opening keynote from Jassim AlSeddiqi, CEO of the Abu Dhabi Financial Group and Chairman of GFH Financial Group, who delved into the potential of transforming the region into a fintech hub and the importance of jumping on the digital bandwagon.

The prime panel discussion on the “Future of Growth Amid Volatility” brought together five notable CEOs who explored methods to create future-proof strategies that can not only tackle challenges but also boost growth in a tough geopolitical and economic climate. They spoke extensively on methods to mitigate risks and enhance business interactions in a formidable economic environment.