It was over 50 years ago when Sephora made its debut in France. However, Sephora’s presence in Europe dwindled, and they left. Sephora's reasons for leaving the United Kingdom were high rent and tough competition. The Sephora team; however, knew one day they would make a return someday. Now, 20 years later, Steve Lesnard, Global Chief Brand Officer, knew it was time to introduce Sephora back into the UK market. It did not happen overnight,...
Marwan Kheireddine Lebanon is in a very difficult position regarding its banking system. The country has been through a lot of turmoil over the past few years, and its banking sector has been one of the hardest hit areas. Marwan Kheireddine, the Chairman and General Manager of Al Mawarid Bank, has said that the Lebanese banking system is "in need of reform." Kheireddine believes the Lebanese banking system needs significant reform to meet...
John Savignano John Savignano grew his effective leadership skills and vast experience from different management tasks in international companies like MasterCard Worldwide, Carl Zeiss, EBS Dealing Resources, and many others. According to John Savignano, to be an effective leader in accounting, one must have excellent problem solving skills, think critically and strategically, and have strong financial analysis skills. They must also be able to...
Vijay Eswaran is a Malaysian self-made billionaire who started with nothing more than an idea and his hard work. He is the founder of QI Group of Malaysia. The Ego is a force within us that seeks constant satisfaction and, if not fulfilled, becomes explosive in its need to satisfy itself at all costs. When our Ego runs riot, we act with blind conviction and rationalize any means to get what we want — even when it is not suitable for us or...
Mahmoud Khattab is the CEO of Precision M.D. in California, a company that provides affordable and effective laser hair removal services. Precision M.D. uses technologically advanced, patented technologies that are proven to be safe and painless to provide a simple, personalized service to the masses. Mahmoud has worked with varied clinics in the United States, Europe, Latin America, and Asia since 2005. Mahmoud is also an avid blogger who...
Don has advised large enterprises and corporations on various corporate strategies and strategies for change. His experience includes advising on multiple issues such as mergers & acquisitions, business strategy, corporate finance, taxation, regulatory issues, and HR & cultural change. Don Manifold has been involved in the corporate advisory industry for over 30 years. He has provided corporate advisory services to clients in public...
Marwan Kheireddine is a world-renowned entrepreneur and one of the most successful bank executives in the Middle East. Having started his entrepreneurial journey with trading and stock brokerage in his early 20s, he has gone on to create high-performing companies that have been recognized as global leaders. Marwan is also an accomplished business coach, having led thousands of people through their businesses, giving them insights into what it...
Brummer is the founder and president of PDI Strategies, a global consulting firm specializing in researching, analyzing, and implementing trade and investment policy and agreements. He is a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, a former vice president at the Council of the Americas, and a former associate in the Trade and Investment Group at the law firm DLA Piper. His research has appeared in leading academic...
Jason Hughes is well known for his expertise in tenant representation, especially in San Diego, California. He has decades of experience in the lease restructuring business. Successful CEO and entrepreneur Jason Hughes has gained immense recognition in the San Diego community for his success in lease/loan workouts, contraction projects. In addition, he specializes in buyer representation, culture consulting, and many other project...
Joseph Ashford Joseph Ashford is the founder and CEO of K4 Global, a company based in Bournemouth, UK. According to him, great leaders are made, not born. You can develop the skills and qualities of a great leader by putting in the effort, challenging yourself, and surrounding yourself with people who are also interested in developing their leadership skills. As the CEO of K4 Global in Bournemouth, Joseph Ashford believes you must have the grit...