• The real purpose of advisory boards
• How CEOs can determine if they need one
He is a strategic global leader with over three decades of experience in leadership development and executive engagement.
He is a facilitator and curator of high-impact learning experiences for senior executives and global communities.
Growing up in Lebanon amid instability and constant change
Learning adaptability by moving across countries and schools
Carissa Reiniger reflects on her prairie roots in Edmonton, Alberta, where generosity, community, and service were core values.
Initially planning to pursue a PhD in psychology to work with juvenile delinquents, she soon realized she was more of a “doer” than an academic—prompting a shift from theory to action. Her move to Toronto introduced her to the world of business and community-driven impact.
India’s “Goldilocks moment”: low inflation, high growth, and controlled unemployment
Strong resilience amid global uncertainty and volatile markets
Growing up in an entrepreneurial family and working in his father’s retail business
Early failures during the dot-com era and the lessons they provided
Reflects on overcoming childhood bullying through discipline and judo
Shares unexpected career pivots—from aspiring comedian to corporate executive
25 years in corporates, with 17 years at ITC, where he served as MD in Singapore
8 years leading Asian operations in the aerospace sector
Personal pain as a banker led to a deeper interest.
Observed entrepreneurs’ struggles with taxation and wealth.
Deep economic link with China (32% of trade).
US is crucial for defense, especially through the AUKUS agreement.
