The Global FDI Podcast

In this episode, H.E. Sebastien Pillay, Vice President of the Republic of Seychelles, discusses the country's economic priorities, sustainable development strategy, investment climate and efforts to strengthen resilience through innovation and international partnerships. He also shares his vision for Seychelles' long-term growth and global competitiveness.

In this episode, Mariella Buisson, Chief Executive Officer of Seychelles Postal Services, discusses the organisation's role in modernising postal and logistics services, embracing digital transformation, enhancing customer experience and supporting national connectivity. She also shares her vision for building a resilient, innovative postal sector that contributes to Seychelles' economic d...

In this episode, Tomasz Bardziłowski, Chief Executive Officer of the Warsaw Stock Exchange, discusses the exchange's role in strengthening Poland's capital markets, supporting business growth, attracting international investment and advancing the country's position as a leading financial hub in Central and Eastern Europe.

In this episode, Dariusz Mazurkiewicz, Chief Executive Officer of BLIK, discusses the evolution of Poland's digital payments ecosystem, the company's growth strategy, innovation in financial technology, international expansion and the opportunities shaping the future of cashless payments.

In this episode, H.E. Wojciech Balczun, Minister of State Assets of the Republic of Poland, discusses the government's vision for strengthening state-owned enterprises, attracting foreign direct investment, advancing strategic industries and reinforcing Poland's position as one of Europe's most dynamic investment destinations.

In this episode, Ewald Raben, Chief Executive Officer of Raben Group, discusses the company's growth strategy, Poland's evolving logistics sector, investment opportunities, digital transformation, sustainability initiatives and the country's role as a leading European logistics hub.

In this episode, the Managing Director of Labaid Cancer Hospital, Sakif Shamim, outlines how scale, accreditation, artificial intelligence and new capital growth plans are shaping the hospital's trajectory.

In this interview, Managing Director Moshiur Rahman discusses Paragon Group's investment strategy, export expansion, their renewable energy pipeline and joint venture opportunities, particularly with the UAE.

In this exclusive interview, Roman Lineytsev, Founder of Grand Games, discusses the platform's revenue and scaling trajectory, the launch of a second title to reach new user segments, and the strategic role of investors and partners.

In this interview, Founder of CAIER, Aselle Tasmagambetova, outlines the commercialisation of environmental technologies, the rise of ESG capital allocation and large-scale regional water infrastructure planning.

Here, Country Manager Aray Bekembayev outlines how inDrive has grown, and why Kazakhstan sits at the centre of its operating model.

In this interview, Almas Abaideldinov, General Manager and CEO of Eastcomtrans, discusses Kazakhstan's evolving logistics infrastructure, private sector execution in railway transport and the country's positioning as a transit and production hub.

In this interview, Mohamed Aly discusses the development of Egypt's sovereign Sukuk market, ADIB's rapid financial growth, the bank's role in channeling UAE capital into the country and its major investments in digital infrastructure.

Here, the CEO of Rowad Modern Engineering outlines how the company's long-standing relationships with Emirati clients paved the way for its UAE market entry and explains how the company is positioning itself within national infrastructure and energy pipelines through partnerships with global engineering groups.

In this episode, Amr El Batrik, CEO of Orascom Industrial Parks (Orascom IP), examines the group's industrial pipeline, export-oriented zones, regulatory facilitation frameworks and the role of green hydrogen and eco-industrial standards in reshaping Egypt's competitiveness for international capital.

This episode examines El Gouna's mixed-use development model, its investor proposition anchored in currency risk mitigation, the role of UAE capital flows and how infrastructure expansion in business parks, marinas and branded residences supports long-term asset value accretion.

In this episode, Dr Hassan El Kalla explains how education and healthcare sit at the center of CIRA's capital allocation and how Gulf partnerships are accelerating regional expansion.

In this episode, President and CEO Abdallah Sallam outlines how a sixty-seven-year-old legacy developer was repositioned into a high-growth platform and the longer-term ambition to become a Global Five Hundred company.

In this interview, Ramesh Sadwani discusses how he has led the group as managing director since 1997, overseeing its expansion from a small family business into a nationwide retail and industrial platform.

In this episode, Philip Tieku, CEO of Star Oil, examines how operational discipline, digital infrastructure and downstream integration are reshaping capital deployment and partnership opportunities in Ghana's fuel retail market.

In this interview, Kwaku Osei Sarpong explores the founding purpose of CIPA Holdings, the company's pan-African expansion, evolving climate finance models and the growing opportunities for Gulf investors.

In this interview, Raymond Adiepena outlines the company's regional expansion strategy and listing ambitions, and explains why Ghana's stability and legal framework are increasingly central to investors looking for scalable African platforms.

In this interview, President and CEO of Askari Bank, Zia Ijaz, explores how institutional reform, balance sheet strength, and regulatory alignment are positioning the bank as a platform for long-term investment connectivity between Pakistan and the UAE.

IGLOO Pakistan CEO, Karim Teli, describes how the company has transformed beyond its original identity, evolving from a local love brand into an integrated food and FMCG platform.

Ahsan M. Saleem, CEO and Managing Director of Crescent Steel, discusses how the company competes on global standards, and why Pakistan's investment case is shaped by a rare mix of market size and outsized returns.