Strategy& Middle East unscripted
‘Unscripted’ is the Strategy Middle East alumni video series, now available on all podcast aggregators! Join us as we sit with inspiring alums to talk about their successes, vulnerabilities, and the learnings they’ve got along the way. 'Unscripted' offers a glimpse into the personal and professional lives of leaders who've made a mark. If you prefer to watch, head to our YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9AFhrGglhdJKVhAjlCjAazFi5Ic5CYfl
URL: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9AFhrGglhdJKVhAjlCjAazFi5Ic5CYfl
- Update frequency
- every 45 days
- Average duration
- 43 minutes
- Episodes
- 11
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Ashish Labroo on navigating markets, fostering innovation, and the power of meditation
Join Ashish Labroo, Strategy& alum and CEO of Careem Rides, as he reflects on a journey that spans hardcore operations, a dozen years in consulting, and leading ride-hailing across the Middle East. H…
Anna Germanos on bold pivots, building resilience, and leading with purpose
Join Anna Germanos, Strategy& alum and Group Director for FMCG, Luxury, Retail, and E-commerce (MEA) at Meta, as she reflects on a career shaped by curiosity, resilience, and bold choices. From being…
Christos Mastoras on resilience, navigating boom-and-bust cycles, and the VC journey
Join Christos Mastoras, founder and managing partner of Iliad Partners, as he brings us the untold stories of seizing opportunities and overcoming challenges in emerging markets.
From shaping bold in…
Tarek Kabrit on pivots, the startup rollercoaster, and following through even when it’s hard
Join us as Tarek Kabrit, Strategy& Middle East alum and co-founder of the automotive AI company Seez, walks us through his startup journey – from launching a car buying app to expanding across 16 cou…
Godfrey Sullivan on exploring the world, giving back, and innovation in payments
Join us as Godfrey Sullivan, a Strategy& Middle East alum with an intriguing background, takes us through his unique career path from a consultant to SVP at Visa. In this 'Unscripted' episode with Ka…
Shant Oknayan on cultural intelligence, leading a global business, and taking risks
Shant Oknayan, VP of Global Business, Asia, Oceania, and Africa at TikTok/ByteDance and a Strategy Middle East alum, shares insights from his journey working across multiple continents. Hear his thou…
J.K. Khalil on mentorship, following your instinct, and rediscovering yourself
J.K. Khalil, EVP and Division President at Mastercard, is an investor, advisor, cooking enthusiast, and Strategy ME alum. In this ‘unscripted” conversation with Karim Sarkis, he shares the story of h…
Fares Akkad on media, startups, and the future of AI
Motivated by curiosity, creativity, communication, and good food, Fares Akkad’s career has taken him on an exciting journey — from consulting, to makeup, to one of the biggest media and tech companie…
Ahmed Galal Ismail on transparency, vulnerability, and self-care
CEO of Majid Al Futtaim Holding and Strategy alum Ahmed Galal Ismail reveals his personal and professional highs and lows in the first of our new ‘unscripted’ series, brought to you by the Strategy M…
Mounira Jamjoom on entrepreneurship, career paths and motherhood
Mounira Jamjoom, co-founder and CEO at Aanaab and Emkan Education, shares her story in an exclusive interview with Karim Sarkis, partner at Strategy. Listen to this episode, part of our ongoing serie…
Fadi Arbid on risk-taking, passion, and curiosity
Fadi Arbid is an entrepreneur, investor, asset manager, sports enthusiast, and Strategy alum. In this ‘unscripted’ conversation with Karim Sarkis, he takes listeners across his diverse career path – …