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Nov 2023
25m 4s

Seham AlHusaini’s Journey of Innovation ...

Dr. Laila Marouf
About this episode
In this episode, Laila welcomes Seham AlHusaini, the General Manager of Deliveroo in Kuwait, to The Knowledge Mindfulness Porch. Seham is a leader, a visionary, and a trailblazer in the fields of food delivery, logistics, and banking. She has successfully launched and managed businesses in Kuwait and the US, bringing innovation, efficiency, and customer satisfaction to the forefront. Dr. Laila and Seham discuss the many facets of her life, including growing up in Kuwait during the Iraqi Invasion, her educational pursuits at Columbia Business School and the University of Texas, and her return to the Middle East as the General Manager of Deliveroo. Seham shares with us her insights, challenges, and achievements as she leads one of the most competitive and dynamic markets in the region. Tune in to The Knowledge Mindfulness Porch and learn from Seham AlHusaini’s amazing journey of delivering success in Kuwait.

TIME STAMPS

02:23 Lessons, Changing World and Personal Growth
04:14 Distance Breeds Independence and Resilience
07:01 Leadership, Motivation
12:29 Global Challenges, COVID and Well-being
14:09 Business Competition
19:04 Tough Leadership, Pushing Limits
22:04 Knowledge Redefined
23:37 Work-Life Balance
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