Top 10 Business Leaders in Middle East - 2022

Behind every strong company there is even stronger leadership. The vast experience and stability that strong leadership provides are also vital. These attributes only come with time. Just like empires, companies can come and go with the times. However, there are some that last for ages, and great leadership is the secret. Great leaders have the ability to motivate employees, help others see and believe in a vision, and lead innovation in the company. Having a great leader at the helm is something that all investors, consumers, and employees want. The success of a company often rests in the hands of its leaders. Business leaders are responsible for setting goals, motivating team members, and embodying the spirit and culture of the company that they work for. Becoming an effective business leader means possessing a diverse set of skills and qualities.

A business leader is someone who motivates a group of people in order to achieve a common goal in a company. This can be someone in a position of power, like a vice president or chief executive officer of a major company, or the editor-in-chief or a newspaper. It can also be someone lower on the ladder, like a team leader or a sales associate. In other words, you don’t have to be a billionaire to be a leader: Anyone with the right skills, regardless of their position in a company or organization, can be a business leader. Indians make up the largest chunk of expats in GCC countries. They contribute a great deal to the economy, as laborers on construction sites, or founders of multi-billion dollar conglomerates like Sunny Varkey founded the largest private network of K to 12 schools in the world. GEMS Education has a presence in 19 countries. Varkey’s foundation bestows annually $1 million to outstanding teachers. This year, a Palestinian primary school teacher won. Some entrepreneurs have inherited family enterprises that have long operated in Arab countries. Tony Jashanmal’s family, for instance, founded a general store in Basra, Iraq in 1919.

In this issue of CEO Insights, we bring you a list of ‘Top 10 Business Leaders in Middle East - 2022’ who have leveraged their extensive industry expertise and experience for the growth and profit of the respective organizations in which serve. The following list has been prepared after being closely scrutinized by a distinguished panel of judges including CXOs, analysts and our editorial board.