ALIREZA ARDEKANI has been serving as the Executive Director of the Farhang Foundation since 2014. Prior to joining the Foundation, he worked in the entertainment industry for over nineteen years specializing in marketing strategy, partnership development, project management, and digital promotions. Career paths included working for some of the world's most iconic global brands, including, The Walt Disney Studios, Disney Channel, Miramax Films, Playboy, and NBC Entertainment. Alireza was born in Tehran and grew up in Lausanne, Switzerland. He is fluent in Persian and French. He graduated with high honors from the University of Southern California with a BA in communications from the Annenberg School for Communications & Journalism and a minor in Cinema & Television from the School of Cinematic Arts.

In this episode, you’ll hear Alireza share…

• How the Farhang Foundation promotes Iranian art and culture.
• Why Iranian art and culture is so important to him personally.
• How the Farhang Foundation is supporting the freedom movement in Iran.

Website: www.farhang.org

Instagram: @farhangfoundation

LinkedIn: Alireza Ardekani

HOUMAN MAHBOUBI is Executive Vice President of High Street Retail at JLL. He is celebrated among colleagues and clients for his integrity, loyalty, and expertise in the national commercial real estate market. With over 15 years of experience, Houman is a leading authority on sales, purchases, management, and leasing. He has closed multimillion-dollar transactions with some of the world’s most prestigious commercial real estate clients.

Website: www.highstreetretailadvisors.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/houman_mahboubi

*The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent including JLL.