Strategy Focused Group

If it’s Friday, it’s time for The CEO Series with Ron Thomas! This week, we’re excited to welcome Ifeanyi Abraham, a globally respected communications and innovation strategist, platform architect, and advisor to some of the most powerful voices across Africa and the diaspora. Recognized in 2021 as one of the Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD), Ifeanyi has built ecosystems that amp...

If it’s Friday, it’s time for The CEO Series with Ron Thomas! This week, we’re joined by Dr. Julius Oni, a distinguished orthopedic surgeon and visionary business leader who seamlessly blends clinical excellence with entrepreneurial drive. Passionate about global health, surgical access, and empowering underserved communities, Dr. Julius finds balance through music, travel, and time with family. I...

If it's Friday, then it's The CEO Series! This week, we will feature the leading expert in all things celebration, Darcy Miller. Darcy inspires everyone, everywhere, to make every day special. She empowers people’s creativity through her books, merchandise, website, social media, appearances, activations, and brand partnerships. Don't miss it. For previous episodes of The CEO Series, p...

If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series! This week, we’ll be joined by Ken Brotherston, Founder and Chair of TALiNT Partners. With over 30 years of experience, Ken has vast experience successfully running and building global businesses across the TA and recruitment ecosystem. Ken chairs the TALiNT Partners business and also focuses on creating exceptional insights and experiences for the employer co...

If it’s Friday, it’s time for The CEO Series! This week, our guest is George Gruevski, Vice President of Strategic Operations at LEORON Institute. With 13 years of dedicated service, George has played a key role in advancing organizational growth and operational excellence. Holding a master’s degree in Law and several professional certifications from LEORON in Quality (Green Belt), Leadership, Gov...

If it’s Friday, it’s time for The CEO Series! This week, we are joined by Dr. Alaa Garad, a distinguished academic and leadership expert currently serving as Pro Vice-Chancellor and Professor of Strategic Learning and Business Excellence at Al Maktoum College in Scotland. With over 30 years of experience across banking, consulting, and higher education, Dr. Garad has led major organizational trans...

If it’s Friday, it’s time for The CEO Series! This week, we welcome Dr. Laura Sicola, a renowned leadership communication and influence expert, speaker, and author of Speaking to Influence: Mastering Your Leadership Voice. She is also the host of the Global Top 1% podcast, Speaking to Influence: Communication Secrets of the C-Suite, and the podcast ALPHAWHISPERERS: Genesis. Join us as Dr. Laura sh...

If it’s Friday, it’s time for The CEO Series with Ron Thomas! This week, we welcome Kelly Hall, a dynamic leader who has seamlessly combined a decade of high-level marketing experience in New York City with her passion for real estate. Her expertise has shaped a powerhouse approach to buying, selling, and investing in luxury properties. Join us as Kelly shares her inspiring journey from Marketing...

If it’s Friday, it’s time for The CEO Series! This week, we’re excited to welcome Angela Cheng-Cimini, an experienced Advisory Board Member and Chief Human Resources Officer. With 30 years of expertise in both generalist and specialist HR roles, Angela most recently served as CHRO for Harvard Business Publishing. Join us as she shares her inspiring journey to C-suite leadership and the lessons she...

If it’s Friday, it’s time for The CEO Series! This week, we welcome Jonathan Chernes, Faculty Team Lead and Training & Development Facilitator at Southern New Hampshire University. With over 30 years of experience in marketing and management, Jonathan previously served as Senior Vice President of Retail for Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, helping shape one of America’s most recognizable brand...

If it’s Friday, it’s time for The CEO Series with Ron Thomas! This week, we are thrilled to welcome Ramia Farrage, a Senior Presenter and Producer at Forbes Middle East and a distinguished moderator for high-profile public and private sector events. Ramia has interviewed world leaders such as the Former President of Pakistan, General Pervez Musharraf, the Former President of Iran, Mohammed Khatami...

If it’s Friday, it’s time for The CEO Series! This week, we are excited to welcome Prof. Ghassan Aouad, Chancellor of Abu Dhabi University. Before joining ADU in early 2023, he served as President of Applied Science University in Bahrain for over eight years, leading academic excellence across borders. Join us this Friday as Prof. Ghassan shares his inspiring journey in academic leadership across...

If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series! This week, our guest is Edward Berenhaus, an experienced content creator and video production expert with a rich history of working in television, online media, and live events. Over the past four decades, he has developed and executed groundbreaking promotional campaigns for top networks like NBC, CBS, USA Network, and MTV Networks. In this episode, Ed will...

If it's Friday, it's time for The CEO Series! This Friday, we are excited to welcome Adrienne A. Wallace, a visionary leader in marketing and communications. With a strong strategic acumen in AI Marketing & Strategy, Technology, Financial Services, Advertising, CPG, and digital media, Adrienne is dedicated to empowering communities and driving business growth on a global scale. In this...

If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series! This week, our guest is Timothy W. Collins, a semi-retired Human Resources executive with over 30 years of service with two premier companies, Procter & Gamble and IBM. He has traveled to 45 countries and lived in the UK for three years as an expatriate. Tim has been certified as a Global Professional in Human Resources(GPHR), and a Senior Certified Profe...

If it's Friday, it’s time for The CEO Series! Our first live guest for 2025 is James Lafferty, the CEO of Fine Hygienic Holding. He is often described as one of the world's most unique and diversified CEOs today. In addition to being a successful CEO, James is also an Olympic coach, an award-winning journalist, a college professor, a world champion athlete, a philanthropist, a husband, a father of...

If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series! This week, our guest is Dr. Hanan Al Mheiri, an Emirati award-winning mindset coach and celebrated leader, recognized for her transformative work in relationship building, leadership, and culture change. In this episode, Dr. Hanan will share her journey from corporate to empire-building! For previous episodes, visit  https://www.youtube.com/strategyfocusedgro...

If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series! This week, our guest is a senior HR Leader, based out of Dubai – an Indian national, in his 3-decade-long career, he has spent the last 2 decades based in 2 major international locations – Singapore and Dubai. He has extensive experience in both consulting (with Gallup) and in a line role (his last role was Executive Vice President – Head of Global OD at Mash...

If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series! This week, our guest brings nearly 30 years of experience in working with and leading multicultural teams in medical devices and management consulting. Presently, Praneet serves with Teleflex, a global provider of medical technologies, and leads their businesses across all of Asia Pacific, responsible for over 700 colleagues. In this episode, Praneet will sha...

If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series! This week, our guest is Donna Wilson. She has spent most of her career working for some of the most iconic Fortune 100 brands creating transformational business strategies and organizational shifts to increase market share. In this episode, Donna Wilson will discuss her career journey with us - from community to corporate leadership. For previous episodes, vi...

If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series! This week, we’re thrilled to have David A. Zucker as our guest, bringing over 30 years of experience in e-commerce, marketing, branding, product development, analytics, and more. Join us as David shares his inspiring journey to becoming a global marketing leader. Catch up on previous episodes of The CEO Series at https://www.youtube.com/strategyfocusedgroup #...

If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series! The CEO Series with Prof. Maurits Van Rooijen This week, our guest is the Chief Executive for Academic Affairs at Global University Systems (GUS). He is also the President of the University of Europe for Applied Sciences (UE), Germany, and President of UE Dubai. In this episode, Prof. Rooijen will share his journey to becoming a distinguished professor. For p...

If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series! This week, our guest is a leading Dubai-based business coach whose mission is to break down the complexity of life so that you can be at your best! With over 20 years of global leadership experience developing and growing companies and supporting executives Adam created “The 3Ps to Succeed”, “The 7 Steps for Success” and “The Advantage Success Playbooks”. In...

If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series! This week, our guest is Dr. Carl Allamby, a professional automotive technician for 25 years who gave up his career to pursue a lifelong dream an emergency Medicine Physician. His story of career change has been featured in many newspapers, and TV news outlets locally and nationally, appearing on CBS Evening News with Steve Hartman, NPR’s Morning Edition with...

If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series! This week, our guest is a writer, advocate, and former corporate innovator whose work spans multiple industries and mediums. With over 25 years of experience at renowned companies like Food Network, Martha Stewart, and Getty Images, Lia has consistently pushed boundaries and championed innovation. In this episode, Lia will discuss her journey, from a licensin...