The Podcast by Chalhoub Group

"Luxury Cannot Ignore the Planet" Key Takeaways: Sustainability is an ongoing journey shaped by learning, adaptation, and accountability, not a destination. Florence Bulté shares how Chalhoub Group's sustainability efforts evolved from philanthropic initiatives into a business-wide strategy embedded across functions and decision-making. Responsible luxury requires balancing environmental stewardsh...

"Voices on Fire: Our OYW Story" Key Takeaways: One Young World is not just a conference, but a human experience that challenges perspectives and deepens responsibility. Representing Chalhoub Group on a global stage carries both pride and accountability. Leadership begins with self-awareness, vulnerability, and a willingness to listen. Exposure to global challenges makes abstract issues personal an...

"The Art of Long-Term Vision" Key Takeaways: Chalhoub Group’s long-term vision is rooted in purpose, resilience, and a deep commitment to people. Patrick shares how the Group’s journey has always combined ambition with humility, ensuring growth never compromises values. Michael discusses the importance of evolving the Group’s strategy to meet new market realities while safeguarding the family lega...

“Human-in-the-loop: Al at Chalhoub Group” Key Takeaways: Chalhoub Group embraces Al as a human-in-the-loop journey, where technology amplifies, not replaces, people Jeremy Denisty shares how the release of ChatGPT in 2022 marked a turning point for the Group's strategic Al roadmap Vision 2033 integrates Al across business units while preserving the Group's core values of Respect, Excellence, a...

“Driving the Future: Infinite Circular Possibilities” Key Takeaways: Global EV sales reached 17 million in 2023—up 25% from the year before—with Dubai nearly doubling its own numbers to close to 30,000 in 2024. Kevin Chalhoub reveals how sustainability can be more than a buzzword—it’s a lifestyle, a commitment, and a catalyst for innovation. Chalhoub family’s vision of environmental stewardship is...

“Style with Soul: The Rhythm of Purpose with Tory Burch” Key Takeaways: Purpose-driven leadership lies at the heart of Tory Burch’s brand and business ethos. Empowering women is not a passing trend, it is a foundational principle that informs the brand’s business, design, and philanthropic work. The Middle East plays a crucial role in the brand’s international expansion, with Dubai hosting the fir...

“The Excellence Equation: Mastering Operations” Key Takeaways: Operational excellence lies at the intersection of quality, efficiency, sustainability, and customer-centricity. Chalhoub Group’s transformation journey prioritizes end-to-end visibility, agility, and seamless customer experience. Empowering teams with cross-functional collaboration, data, and clear KPIs is critical to operational succ...

“AI: Redefining Retail” Key Takeaways: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising retail through predictive analytics, hyper-personalisation, and operational efficiency. Chalhoub Group is leveraging AI to enhance customer experiences while adhering to ethical and privacy standards. The UAE's proactive stance on AI innovation, supported by initiatives like the Dubai Future Foundation, position...

“You are what you focus on.” Key Takeaways: Importance of Self-Certainty : Emphasises on creating personal certainty in an unpredictable world. Health Awareness : Covers physical, emotional, and mental health as essential components of wellbeing. Mindset Shift : Highlights the significance of changing perceptions to manage stress and challenges. Emotional Resilience : Stresses that developing resi...

"But First, Internal!"   Key Takeaways: Internal Communications boosts employee engagement, leading to a 20-25% increase in productivity. Chalhoub Group is launching a new "Social First" platform to consolidate Internal Communications tools and foster better employee interaction. Employee advocacy and thought leadership are crucial in building both personal and company credibility. Rasha shares he...

Make it Local / #31 / In this episode of The Podcast, we explore creative production in the Middle East, and what goes behind the scenes in the studio where brands are integrated into local cultures. Shawn Davey, Creative Director at Chalhoub Group, joins us to discuss his journey from London to Dubai as the lead of “One Studio”, and the creative process behind localizing content for our Group and...

Innovation / #30 / Innovation is at the heart of everything we do, and entrepreneurial spirit is a core value to our Group and a key to our success. Add to those ingredients, and in Forat Al Haider’s words: storytelling, authenticity, boldness, and an agile mindset. In this episode of The Podcast, Lynn Al Khatib, VP of Communications, hosts Forat Al Haider, Director of Beauty Innovation, to talk a...

Sustainability / #29 / “Fashion is one of the most harmful industries on the planet.” A powerful statement by a powerful force in the fashion industry, named one of @Time 100 CLIMATE’s most influential climate leaders in business for 2023, and the only fashion designer to attend COP28 exhibiting her “Stella McCartney’s Sustainable Market”! In our first podcast of the year, Lynn Al Khatib, our VP –...

People and Culture / #28 / In this engaging podcast episode, titled "Learning is a Lifelong Habit," host Lynn Al Khatib, Group Head of Communication at Chalhoub Group, introduces a special guest, Aurélien Cuellar, who shares his transformative experience attending an executive leadership program at Harvard Business School. Aurélien, a technology business partner at Chalhoub Group, takes listeners...

Sustainability / #27 / Our journey continues with another episode in our Sustainability Series. Joseph Sabbagh - Group Head of Country Management Operations, Hasna Raisy - Senior RSO Manager, and Rawad Hossein - Head of Safety & Security, share their insights with our host and Group Head of Communication, Lynn Al Khatib. We've made strides in retail operations, accessibility, and the environment....

Sustainability / #26 / Join us in this episode of The Podcast by Chalhoub Group, where we unveil our achievements towards paving the way to Net Zero and getting our targets SBTi validated, in addition to discussing the urgent need for collective action to tackle climate change. Lynn Al Khatib, our Group Head of Communication, hosts Ibrahim Al-Zu'bi, Chair of the Global Council on SDG13-Climate Act...

Innovation / #25 / A recent study shows that 60% of professionals today want to be entrepreneurs or have their own business. With Entrepreneurial Spirit being a core value of our Group, a Group founded by entrepreneurs at heart, comes The Greenhouse as a space for bold entrepreneurship, helping startups see the light and grow through The Startup Studio and Accelerator Programs. Join Lynn Al Khatib...

Trends & Brands / #24 / Is skincare the largest growing segment in prestige beauty today? What new trends are shaping this industry? Why are consumers choosing clean beauty and science-backed products? How is “Skin Care Nation” building awareness in communities as skincare becomes part of our physical well-being? In this episode of The Podcast by Chalhoub Group, Lynn Al Khatib, our Group Head of C...

People and Culture / #23 / In recent years, women have made unprecedented gains as a vital part of the region’s workforce. They are highly educated, motivated, and increasingly visible across the public and private sectors. Their progress is momentous, but we still have a long way to go. We celebrate International Women’s day with our Group Head of Communication and host, Lynn Al Khatib, Sharmila...

People and Culture / #22 / In Episode 22 of The Podcast by Chalhoub Group, our Group Head of Communication, Lynn Al Khatib hosts our Chief of Staff, Geoffroy Bunetel and Dana Al Hamrani our Business Development Manager and NEXT Committee member in Saudi to talk about Governance in a family business. They also talk about our Alumni programme, NEXT Committee and how to achieve Servant Leadership in...

Tech / #21 / What is the Metaverse and what is all this buzz around it? After launching the “GCC State of the Metaverse and its Potential for Luxury Retail” report, we dive deeper into this topic with our experts in the field. Lynn Al Khatib, our Group Head of Communications, hosts Nick Vinckier, Head of Corporate Innovation, and Andrea Fetzer, Head of Strategy at Chalhoub Group, to go behind the...

People & Culture / #20 / Our Group Head of Communication Lynn Al Khatib hosts Radwa Salem – Head of Performance at Chalhoub Group and Marilena Hadgianni – Head of Marketing at Tryano to talk about owning your career. What does ‘It starts with you’ mean?   People need to understand that they own their career and performance Mindset of companies need to shift towards making sure employees are empowe...

Trends & Brands / #19 /  In this episode of The Podcast by Chalhoub Group, our resident host and Group Head of Communication, Lynn AlKhatib talks everything skincare and clean beauty with Alice Fourquet, Head of Curation and Beauty Nation, Stephanie Shenouda, Senior Brand Manager in our Beauty Division and Maricel Evangelista, Skincare Expert at L’Occitane.   How to spot clean beauty products, wha...

في سياق هذا البودكاست، تستضيف رئيسة المجموعة للاتصال- لين الخطيب، عمار بوقري، مدير عام الإستراتيجية والتطوير في  هيئة الأزياء-وزارة الثقافة، المملكة العربية السعودية وشربل لحود، رئيس قسم النمو في مجموعة شلهوب للحديث عن: السياق والتعاون بين مجموعة شلهوب وهيئة الأزياء السعودية -  أرقام وأعداد عامة عن السوق السعودية ودول مجلس التعاون الخليجي - ما العمل الذي تقوم به مجموعة شلهوب وهيئة الأزياء في الممل...

Tech / #17 / After two years of dealing with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic—as well as its lingering effects—every industry’s leaders are coping with a variety of challenges, ranging from supply chain disruptions to staffing shortages to inflation. The tech industry is not immune to any of these issues, and all of them are added to the challenges that come with the rapid evolution the industr...