Please tell us about yourself and your family.
I am 34 years old, married and living in Saudi Arabia, and have been travelling, working, and living abroad for half my life. I have two brothers, and I’m almost an uncle. My parents are both successful in their chosen fields, and we are all very close and very family oriented.
What drew you to the programme you are studying at Athena? Do you think it would help you realise your career goals?
I have always wanted to complete my MBA and I have been working in different types of business fields for a long time. I definitely think it will help me achieve my career goals because it will open doors to other countries in the event I ever wish to relocate in the future.
What would you like to learn next? What are your next career steps?
I’m not 100% sure what I would like to learn next. However, it has crossed my mind to pursue a DBA. Regarding my career, I am happy with what I am doing and achieving and only God knows my journey.
What do you enjoy doing in your leisure time?
In my leisure time, I like to keep fit by playing sports or attending the gym. I am also passionate about food and, with my wife, travel to certain places to enjoy different cuisines.
Suppose you had to live alone on a deserted island for a month. What are the 3 things you would bring with you?
In this day and age, of course, my mobile phone to stay connected, my wife, and anything else I feel would help me to survive.
If you face a problem at work, what is the first thing you do?
I’m extremely strategic, so I normally have a day to think about how I would tackle the situation and then think about who I could involve to help.
What is the biggest challenge you’ve faced in your life? How did you tackle it?
The biggest challenge was going through my parents' separation when I was younger. It definitely impacted the way I value relationships and shaped me to be who I am. It's something I will tackle continuously throughout life.
If you could only change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
I’m generally not that type of person. I am happy with who I am.
What did you want to become when you were a child?
When I was a child, I wanted to be many things. A doctor, a DJ, a chef, and a boxer, to name a few.
What is the last book you read and the last movie you saw?
BOOK: The First 90 Days
MOVIE: Black and Blue
Who is the person you admire most and why?
If I had to choose one, it would be my brother, Conor. He is shaping up to be an amazing man and is almost a father. We have always been close and supported each other through many life challenges.