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'5 Questions' with Stephanie Roberts, Chief Communications Officer, Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems
An expat in Tokyo, Stephanie shares how life in Japan is further shaping her approach to leadership and global communications. Communication, at its core, is about understanding different cultures, people, and work styles. For many expats, working outside their home market heightens that awareness, naturally shaping how they lead and communicate. Q1. What has Tokyo taught you about life? To be more patient and to appreciate the quiet. You’re in a metropolitan area of more tha

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'5 Questions' with Richard McCallum, Senior Advisor, UK India Business Council
"In India, tomorrow always feels brighter than today.” That’s how Richard McCallum , Senior Advisor at the UK India Business Council...

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'5 Questions' with Prachi Singh, Director of Communications, Yahoo APAC
Yahoo just turned 30 – the OG internet brand we grew up with! In this edition of ‘5 Questions’, we speak to Prachi Singh, Director of...

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'5 Questions' with Mouna Essa-Egh, Schneider Electric – VP, IT Middle East & Africa
Mouna’s role at Schneider Electric has enabled her to support data center managers in building sustainable and efficient facilities. She...

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'5 Questions' with Lavanya Wadgaonkar, Nissan Motor Chief Communications Officer
Q1. How is Nissan contributing to the Formula E racing championships? Nissan is proud to contribute to the Formula E racing championships...

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'5 Questions' with Binamra Dash, Alibaba.com Head of Marketing, South Asia (India & Pakistan)
Q1. What's a typical day like for the Head of Marketing, South Asia (India & Pakistan) at Alibaba.com ? There's a lot of...

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'5 Questions' with Eugene Lee, McDonald's Former International Chief Marketing Officer
After 15 years with McDonald’s as its International Chief Marketing Officer, Lee is stepping down from his role to explore a world beyond...

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'5 Questions' with Justin Honaman, Amazon Web Services Head of Worldwide Retail, Restaurants & Consumer Goods Business Development
Q1. AI is not new, but Gen AI is. How do you see GenAI transforming the retail and consumer goods space in the next few years? Image...

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'5 Questions' with Nayla Al Khaja, UAE's First Female Film Director
Meet UAE ’s first female film director, Nayla Al Khaja . She shares her insights on filmmaking as a tool for cultural exchange, taking...

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'5 Questions' with Charles Constantin, Group Director BD, Gutmann Middle East
Gutmann is a leading aluminium systems provider with over 80 years of history. In my conversation with Charles Constantin, Group...

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'5 Questions' with Adam El Rafey, 14, University Student & TEDx Speaker
Adam El Rafey is 14 years old and is the youngest university student in the UAE. He attends some classes at the University of Wollongong...

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'5 Questions' with Nand Kishore Chaudhary, Founder of Jaipur Rugs
Q1. What inspired you to start Jaipur Rugs? When I completed my graduation from a government college in Churu in Rajasthan, I was left...

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'5 Questions' with Sneha Mahant Mehta, Head Marketing, U.S. Polo Assn. India
Q1. How can we create brands with lasting influence? Let's explore this in the context of the fashion industry. Gone are the days when...

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'5 Questions' with Ugyen Tech, CEO, NoMindBhutan
Still in their third year of college, Ugyen Tech and his friends—now team members—are building something extraordinary: Bhutan's first AI...

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‘5 Questions’ with Abhilash Tomy, Two-Time Solo Global Circumnavigator
Abhilash has completed two solo, non-stop circumnavigations of the globe without GPS or other modern navigational aids, first in 2012-13,...

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'5 Questions' with Kuppulakshmi Krishnamoorthy, Global Head - Zoho for Startups at Zoho Corporation
Q1. You’re a global speaker on future skills and the human element of technology. What skills do startup founders need to develop for...

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