In this episode, Stuart Fry shares his inspiring journey from growing up in a pub England to becoming CEO of Halian. He discusses how his early experiences shaped his leadership style, the lessons he learnt in sales, building Halian across theMiddle East, and leading high-performing teams. Stuart also opens up about balancing work and family, and the importance of building personal relationships for success.

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Maria Rubert, Managing Partner at Rubert & Partners, shares her inspiring journey from Spain to Dubai, blending law, leadership, and life lessons. She reflects on balancing sports and academics, her legal career path, and building her firm from scratch. Maria also discusses the power of care, common sense, and adding value in leadership, and the impact of boundaries and reflection in fostering growth, both in business and personally.

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Matthew Hesketh, Regional Head of Talent Acquisition MENAT at HSBC, explores the future of recruitment, the evolving talent landscape in the Middle East and beyond, and how AI is reshaping hiring and DEI. He shares insights on leading high-performing teams, embracing unconventional talent, and developing future leaders.Listen now to learn how bold thinking and fresh strategies are helping win the war for talent — and redefining what great hiring looks like.00:00 Intro00:39 Personal and Career Journey48:54 How do you Dare to Lead?51:38 OutroFOLLOW US ► LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4cF0AvnInstagram: https://bit.ly/3MoHT4kFacebook: https://bit.ly/3MmJGqBTwitter: https://bit.ly/472tcNT Follow Stuart Fry: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuartf1/Follow Matthew Hesketh:LinkedIn -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthesketh/Listen on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast... Spotify - https://bit.ly/3Z0AOyEYouTube Music - https://bit.ly/3Z2pLVA Join our channel to stay updated on future episodes: https://bit.ly/47331qm Visit our page for more information: https://bit.ly/3XkRuQc

Matthew Hesketh, Regional Head of Talent Acquisition MENAT at HSBC, explores the future of recruitment, the evolving talent landscape in the Middle East and beyond,and how AI is reshaping hiring and DEI. He shares insights on leading high-performing teams, embracing unconventional talent, and developing future leaders.

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Join us on this episode of Dare to Lead: A Halian Podcast as we chat with Miro Fok, Founder of Vita Virtues. Miro shares his journey from growing up in California to launching his innovative insurance technology company. He discusses his leadership values, lessons learned, and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Discover what it takes to turn an idea into reality and lead with purpose in today’s evolving business world.

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Peter Komolafe—Founder, Author, and Multi Award-Winning Content Creator—joins Dare to Lead to share his journey from foster care to finance leader. With 18 years in top financial institutions, he now bridges the financial literacy gap through Conversation of Money. Peter discusses industry shifts, personal branding, and transitioning from corporate to content creation.

Packed with valuable insights on leadership, financial empowerment, and resilience, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

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In this episode of Dare to Lead, we talk with Tristan Ramus, founder of Twenty20 Capital, whose portfolio generates £1.5 billion annually. Known for billion-pound turnarounds and sharp deal-making, Tristan shares his journey from early inspirations to leading in the workforce management sector. We discuss his approach to leadership, mentoring future CEOs, and navigating industry challenges.

Packed with insights on resilience, decision-making, and innovation, Tristan reveals what it takes to lead and succeed in today’s fast-changing world. Listen now!

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In this episode, Frank Amankwah, Chief Technology Officer at RAK Digital Assets Oasis, shares his journey from software engineering to leading technology teams across global giants like Amazon, Emirates, Rain, and UBS. Frank delves into the importance of learning and development, coaching high-performing teams, and offering invaluable advice to young leaders climbing the career ladder. 

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Joining Halian’s CEO, Stuart Fry, for this episode is Milad Rouhana, Managing Director at Perfetti Van Melle for Middle East, Africa and Pakistan. Milad shares his perspective on leadership, building high-performing teams, and fostering an entrepreneurial spirit.

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In this episode, Helen McGuire, Impact Entrepreneur, Board Advisor & Author, joins Halian's CEO, Stuart Fry, to discuss all things career, entrepreneurship, and leadership. Helen shares her journey as an entrepreneur, her insights on building diverse workplaces, and advice for future leaders.

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