#38: Future-Ready Leadership: Insights from Ziad Chalhoub on Transforming Majid Al Futtaim Artwork

The Market Makers in MEA with Abrar Hussain

The Middle East & Africa (MEA) region greatly interests the global business community. The region provides a growth market for global companies and opportunities for new ventures. These companies can, in turn, help the region create employment, develop talent, help develop a start-up ecosystem and contribute to economic growth.As a personal initiative following a motto of 'Business as a force for good", I will soon release 20+ Video Podcast where I will talk to CEOs, business leaders & policymakers about the opportunities, potential, challenges, and ways to scale up businesses in MEA region allowing the whole ecosystem to flourish. We will also touch base on ESG and how businesses can drive sustainability.It’s an important region that represents a cluster of 65+ countries, 20% of the world’s population, with attractive demographics and nominal GDP of $7+ trillion that is growing at 4% per year. The venture investment is growing, with $6+ billion raised in 2021 across 1200+ deals.

All Episodes

The Market Makers in MEA with Abrar Hussain

#38: Future-Ready Leadership: Insights from Ziad Chalhoub on Transforming Majid Al Futtaim

January 05, 2025 • Abrar Hussain • Season 1 • Episode 38

0:00 | 32:32

Episode 38: Thrilled to share an insightful conversation with Ziad Chalhoub, Chief Financial Officer at Majid Al Futtaim Holding, one of the largest and prominent company in retail, malls, fashion and real estate in Middle East.🎥🌍

Join us as we explore Ziad’s inspiring journey and dive into how Majid Al Futtaim is transforming the future of retail, real estate, and corporate finance. In this episode, we discuss:
🔑 Ziad’s story and his role in driving Majid Al Futtaim’s financial strategy across diverse sectors.
💡 Navigating global economic challenges and leveraging emerging technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
🌍 The future of retail and real estate in the Middle East and how Majid Al Futtaim is shaping the region’s business landscape.
♻️ Balancing profitability with sustainability while adopting innovative practices.
📊 The significance of data as the new oil in fueling strategic growth and the future economy.

🚀 The evolving role of the CFO—not just about accounting, but about value creation, becoming an engine of growth, and driving governance to sustain long-term success.

Gain unparalleled insights into how Majid Al Futtaim is redefining industries, championing sustainability, and leveraging digital innovation to stay ahead in a competitive market. 🎧✨

Watch the full episode of ‘@The Market Makers in Middle East & Africa’ Video Podcast on

YouTube: https://youtu.be/yNaFqknjUFg?si=3yY4HHxXRyqqqCzv
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6KJRsnDwKsRgvCXl5M1nCU
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ae/podcast/the-market-makers-in-mea-with-abrar-hussain/id1674391999

#Leadership #CorporateFinance #Sustainability #FutureEconomy #DataIsTheNewOil #Innovation #MEARegion #ValueCreation

*This podcast is a Personal Initiative *

Abrar Hussain

Host