“The biggest leadership lesson I’ve learned is to lead a team as a father. You have to care and you have to trust. Trust is the base of every functional team and you have to understand that your kids can be different with different personality, with different vibes, with different attitudes and one size doesn’t fit all. So you have to change and play different leadership styles with different team members.” 

What does it take to lead with purpose, drive innovation, and transform an entire industry? Find out in this episode with our host, Hala Kassim, as she explores the mind of Elie Hawa, Vice President of Buying, Planning, and Logistics at Majid Al-Futtaim. With a career spanning over 18 years in brand management, strategic planning, and digital transformation, Elie has become a standout force shaping the Middle East’s retail landscape.

Elie shares his remarkable professional story, starting from humble beginnings and growing into a visionary leader who redefines excellence at every turn. Learn how he overcame early career challenges, mastered the art of strategic leadership, and spearheaded groundbreaking projects that revolutionized retail operations. From key leadership lessons and values that guide his decisions to strategies for navigating complex business challenges, this episode is filled with insights to inspire retail leaders, strategic planners, and managers looking to make their mark.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the brightest minds in the industry. Tune in to uncover the principles that have shaped Elie’s remarkable career.