Welcome to (C) Suite Talks, a podcast bringing you insider access to the minds of some of the most influential CEOs leading businesses in Ras Al Khaimah and beyond.
Each month, hosts Janaan and Derick sit down for 15-minute power conversations with the people behind the title; to uncover the stories, strategies, and pivotal lessons that shaped their journeys.
For insights on leadership, ambition, and everything in between, follow (C) Suite Talks. It’s 15 minutes that just might change how you lead.
Professor Yusra Mouzughi brings a business mindset to the world of academia. In this episode of (C) Suite Talks, the Provost of the University of Birmingham Dubai reflects on how her career in financial services shaped her approach to leadership, and how she bridges 126 years of academic tradition with the UAE’s spirit of innovation. In just over 20 minutes, she shares why knowing how to “work a room” is an underrated leadership skill, the hidden cost of losing institutional knowledge, ...
5 Oct 2026
Anant Singh: The Power of Imperfection
Anant Singh believes the best businesses leave room to become better. In this episode of (C) Suite Talks, the co-founder of Mina Creamery reflects on turning a dorm-room experiment at NYU Abu Dhabi into an Abu Dhabi brand shaped by regional flavors, local creativity, and a willingness to learn as it grows. In just over 15 minutes, he shares why founders should resist perfecting an idea too early, what scaling a team taught him about leadership, and how nostalgia, hospitality, and commu...
6 Sept 2026
Fabio Piano: The Formula for Excellence
Fabio Piano believes excellence has a formula, and it starts with getting the first ingredient right. In this episode of (C) Suite Talks, the vice chancellor and chief executive of NYU Abu Dhabi explains how an exceptional founding class of students raised standards across NYU Abu Dhabi, drew in outstanding faculty, and began a virtuous cycle that has carried the institution ever since. In just over 15 minutes, he shares what scientific research taught him about trusting teams, why he looks f...
3 Aug 2026
Philippa Harrison: A Global Story Rooted in Place
Philippa Harrison believes a destination’s power lies in what makes it different, not what makes it familiar. In this episode of (C) Suite Talks, the CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority reflects on leaving Tourism Australia to help shape the tourism story of an Emirate with 7,000 years of history, striking natural beauty, and an emerging global profile. In just over 15 minutes, she shares why emotional intelligence and humility matter in leadership, how stepping beyond your co...
5 Jul 2026
Dr. Natasha Ridge: Leading with Evidence and Empathy
Dr. Natasha Ridge believes leadership is most meaningful when it is grounded in evidence, empathy, and service. In this episode of (C) Suite Talks, the Executive Director of the Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research reflects on building an institution that connects research, education, arts, culture, and community in Ras Al Khaimah. In just over 15 minutes, she shares how perseverance shaped her path from teaching into leadership, why local evidence matters for b...
1 Jun 2026
Stefano Iorini: Hydration with a Higher Purpose
Stefano Iorini turned a bottle of water into a brand with a heart. In this episode of (C) Suite Talks, the founder and managing director of Monviso reflects on building a premium mineral water brand around a simple promise: hydrate, give back, and recycle. In just over 15 minutes, he shares how listening, resilience, and humility shaped his path from a 26-year corporate career to entrepreneurship in the UAE, and why Monviso’s legacy is about being remembered not only for water, but for the co...
4 May 2026
Dr. Rachel Shaw: Building a Culture of Care
Dr. Rachel Shaw believes animal welfare starts with community. In this episode of (C) Suite Talks, the CEO of Animal Welfare Abu Dhabi reflects on nearly 20 years of veterinary work in the UAE and the responsibility of building systems that protect animals while empowering people to be part of the solution. In just over 15 minutes, she shares how compassion, patience, and clear decision-making guide her leadership, from community cat care to pet registration readiness, and why the futur...
5 Apr 2026
Sameh Muhtadi: Letting Nature Set the Blueprint
Sameh Muhtadi sees property development as custodianship. In this episode of (C) Suite Talks, the CEO of RAK Properties explains how designing with nature in mind can bring communities closer together while respecting Ras Al Khaimah’s ecological character. In just over 15 minutes, he offers insight into how travel feeds creativity, why grit and persistence matter in leadership, and how putting customers first—every time—allows growth, sustainability, and long-term value to move together.
1 Mar 2026
Anna Batchelder: Designing Education with a Bonsai Mindset
Anna Batchelder designs learning environments for long-term growth. In this episode of (C) Suite Talks, the CEO and co-founder of Bon Education unpacks why learning works best when it’s intentionally designed—structured enough to guide people, yet flexible enough to let them flourish. In just over 15 minutes, she reflects on designing programs that connect learning to real-world challenges, why understanding context matters more than grades, and how education can help the next generati...
1 Feb 2026
Esmaeel Alblooshi: Leading Mobility Through People
Esmaeel Alblooshi puts people at the center of how cities move. In this episode of (C) Suite Talks, the Director General of the Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority breaks down how success begins with choosing the right team, rewarding talent, and leading with clarity and purpose. In just over 15 minutes, he explores innovation in the public sector, from smart mobility initiatives to advanced air mobility trials, and explains why strong teams are the foundation for building cities that move, co...
5 Jan 2026
Natasha Sideris: Scaling Hospitality with Soul
Natasha Sideris prioritizes longevity over virality. In this episode of (C) Suite Talks, the founder and CEO of Tashas Group reflects on building restaurants rooted in meaning: places designed for connection, consistency, and care, offering good food for any mood. In just over 15 minutes, she shares why repetition creates excellence, how culture beats strategy in hospitality, and what it takes to build brands that feel as relevant 20 years later as they did on day one across the UAE and...
8 Dec 2025
Abdallah Massaad: The Leader Behind a Global Lifestyle Brand
Abdallah Massaad leads by paying attention to people, details, and possibility. In this episode of (C) Suite Talks, the RAK Ceramics Group CEO shares how a company rooted in Ras Al Khaimah became a global lifestyle brand, shaping homes from the Gulf to Europe and Asia. In just 15 minutes, he reveals how listening drives transformation, how design details become global bestsellers, and how a homegrown RAK brand earned its place on the world map.
3 Nov 2025
Sandra Louw: The CEO Who Learned to Begin Again
Sandra Louw believes leadership begins with knowing yourself. In this third episode of (C) Suite Talks, the CEO of RAK International Corporate Centre (RAK ICC) reflects on a career that’s taken her from South Africa to Singapore, Switzerland, and now Ras Al Khaimah, revealing what it takes to lead across cultures and continents. In just 15 minutes, she shares how adaptability, courage, and self-awareness have shaped her journey in international wealth management and why true leadership starts...
6 Oct 2025
Raheel Ahmed: The Lifelong Learner Leading RAKBANK
Raheel Ahmed argues that better questions build better businesses. In this second episode of (C)Suite Talks, the RAKBANK Group CEO frames leadership as a quest for knowledge, emphasizing the humility of learning and the value of curiosity. In just 15 minutes, he reveals the habits and experiences that took him from China and Zimbabwe through London to Ras Al Khaimah, serving customers from all walks of life across the UAE.
8 Sept 2025
Guy Laliberté: Lessons from the School of Life
Guy Laliberté didn’t go to business school, he went to the school of life. In this premiere episode of (C) Suite Talks, the visionary co-founder of Cirque du Soleil and CEO of Lune Rouge shares how he turned street performance into a global phenomenon, built an empire rooted in wonder, and even traveled to space. In just 15 minutes, he reveals the mindset, risks, and philosophies that shaped his journey from street performing to orbiting the Earth. New episodes every month! Powered by...
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