Bold Ideas, Holistic Impact Why Young Global Innovators Will Define the Global Narrative of 2026
Healing as Strategy Trauma-Informed Leadership Pioneers Transforming Global Organizations
Director of Operations
Shubber Scientific Bureau
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Thefinancialleadershiplandscapeisundergoinga
structuraltransformation.TheroleoftheChiefFinancial Officerhasexpandedfarbeyondstewardshipofbalance sheetsandcomplianceframeworks.Today'sCFOstandsatthe intersectionofstrategy,technology,riskarchitecture,anddigital innovation.Inthisedition, Most Visionary CFOs Driving Digital Finance & Payment Innovation in 2026,werecognizefinancial leaderswhoarenotmerelyadaptingtochange—theyare engineeringit.
Digitalfinancehasenteredaneradefinedbyreal-timedata ecosystems,intelligentautomation,embeddedpayments,and platform-basedbusinessmodels.TheseshiftsdemandCFOswho cantranslatefinancialintelligenceintoenterprise-wideagility The leadersfeaturedinthisissueexemplifythatevolution.Theyare modernizinglegacyfinancialinfrastructures,strengthening cybersecurityandfraudgovernance,anddeployingadvanced analyticstoimprovecapitalefficiencyandforecastingprecision.
WhatdistinguishestheseCFOsistheirabilitytoalignfinancial strategywithdigitalarchitecture.Theyviewpaymentinnovation notasaback-officefunction,butasastrategicgrowthlever influencingcustomerexperience,marketexpansion,and operationalscalability.FromintegratingAI-drivenfinancial planningtoolstooptimizingcross-bordertransactionframeworks, theirdecisionsareshapingresilient,future-readyorganizations.
Equallyimportantistheirroleaschangearchitects.These executivesarefosteringfinanceteamsskilledindigitalfluency, datagovernance,andtechnologycollaboration.Theyarebuilding cultureswherecompliance,innovation,andperformancecoexist ratherthancompete.
Asglobalmarketsgrowmoreinterconnectedandfinancial ecosystemsmorecomplex,theCFO'smandatewillcontinueto widen.Theleadershighlightedinthiseditionrepresentaforwardlookingarchetype—financiallyrigorous,technologically informed,andstrategicallybold.
Theirjourneysofferablueprintforthefutureoffinance leadership.
Business
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Featuring
Ahmed J.Jabbar Director of opera ons
Anwar Sammour CFO
Mansi Pra k Inamdar
Founder
Syed Saqueeb Ahamed
Founder and Director
Zofia Dzik
Founder and CEO
Shubber Scien fic Bureau shubbersb.com
Intermass Engineering & Contrac ng Company L.L.C intermassgroup.com
Cra yZone cra yzone.in
Accel Informa on Technology accelinfotec.com
Humanites Ins tute humani esins tute.org
Ahmed is recognized for his structured leadership approach and ability to align opera onal frameworks with long-term business objec ves.
Anwar plays a pivotal role in strengthening capital efficiency, risk oversight, and long-term financial sustainability
Mansi has built a brand that blends crea vity, quality cra smanship, and contemporary aesthe cs, catering to customers who value originality and detail.
Syed leads enterprise technology consul ng and systems integra on, helping businesses modernize their infrastructure and op mize opera onal efficiency.
Zofia leads strategic ini a ves focused on future-of-work transforma on, purpose-driven leadership, and building resilient organiza onal cultures.
Today,Shubberrepresents tenprominent multinational pharmaceutical companies,andthe'Mall ofBrands'visionhas becomeamarketreality.
Inthedynamicandcriticaldomainofpharmaceutical
distributionandscientificoperations,wherenational healthreliesonstrategicforesightandflawless execution, standsasakeyfigurein Dr AhmedJ.Jabbar shapingthe Iraqi healthcare landscape.AstheDirectorof Operationsat ,andwitha ShubberScientificBureau profoundhistoryofleadershipinbothglobalandlocal pharmaceuticalpowerhouses,heisjustlyrecognizedasone ofthe 'Global Visionaries to Follow in 2026.'
Dr.Jabbarhastwosidestohimthatactasoneforcedriving himtofulfilhismission.HistimeatSanofigavehimthe foundationforyearstocomeashelearnedhowtomaintain distributionworldwideforhigh-qualityproductsand successfullyexecuteonaglobalgrowthstrategyona conservativebudget.ThisvaluableexperiencerefinedDr. Jabbar'scapabilitytoensuretheaccomplishmentofevery localplanbyaligningitwiththehighestcaliberof operationsperformedthroughouttheworld.
AftertransitioninghisskillsfromSanofitoShubber ScientificBureau,hewasabletoimplementamajorchange andimprovementthroughouthisorganizationbasedonthis experiencebyimprovingbusinessefficiencies,optimizing supplierchaineffectiveness,andbuildinghigh-performance salesandpromotionalteams,drivingbusinesssuccessina marketplacefilledwithcompetition.
Throughalloftheseareas,Dr.Jabbarpossessesan unwaveringcommitmenttotheoperationalexcellenceof hisorganization,workingasacohesiveteamplayerwitha goalofimprovingpatientaccesstoqualitymedicines.For Dr.Jabbar,continuingonwiththismissiontoraisethe standardsofthepharmaceuticalindustrywithinIraq,he worksinpartnershipwithotherleadingpharmaceutical companiestocreateinnovativeproductswhiledelivering medicinesontimetopatientswhoneedthem.Inadditionto providingthislevelofservice,heisalsothestrategicmind behindthescientificneedforinnovation,turningscientific necessityintocommercialviabilityforpatientaccesstothe product.
Dr.Jabbar'sleadershipjourneybeganwithaprofound decisionin2008:pivotingawayfromtraditionalclinical practiceaftergraduatingfromtheBaghdadCollegeof Medicine.Hechosethepharmaceuticalindustry,believing hecouldcreateimpactatscale—influencinghealthcare nationwide.HisearlymomentumatSanofiwaselectric,
leadingtopromotionsfromMedicalRepresentativetoHead ofSalesforSanofi’sbusinessinIraqbyMay2012,arole heheldforfouryears.
Thencamethedefiningtestofhiscareer:the2014takeover ofmajorterritoriesbyISIS.Leadingteamsduringthat periodtranscendedmereperformance;itbecameanintense crashcourseincrisisleadership.Itwasabout"protecting people,ensuringaccesstoessentialmedicines,navigating risk,andmakingdecisionsunderextremepressure."These years—demandingforesight,adaptability,anddecisive action—forgedtheresilientleadershipmindsetDr.Jabbar stillappliestoday
WhenSanoficloseditsdirectpresenceinIraqin2016,Dr. Jabbarfacedanotherturningpoint.Insteadofseeingitasa setback,heleveragedhisrobustnetwork,relationships,and reputationtoestablishahybridbusinessmodelthroughthe generaltradingcompanyJudiApex.Thisentrepreneurial periodpreservedhismarketcontinuity,deepenedhis commercialinstincts,andstrengthenedhisresilience, allowinghimtorepresentmultiplepharmaceutical companiesandlicenseproductstosub-distributorsin Kurdistan.Thisagile,self-directedexperiencewascrucial beforehechosetoreturntocorporateleadership,joining ShubberScientificBureauin2018,wherehequickly ascendedtoDirectorofOperations.
Culturecannotbeimposed —itmustbebuilt consistently.AtShubber,I focusedoncreatingan environmentwherepeople develop,gainconfidence, andleadwithintegrity.
Dr. Ahmed J. Jabbar Director of Operations
Scientific Bureau
UponjoiningShubberin2018,Dr.Jabbaridentifieda criticalearlysignal:theIraqimarketwasshiftingtoward global-standardcomplianceandstrategicconsolidation. Multinationalsnolongerwantedtransactionaldistributors; theydemandedfullyintegrated,strategicpartners.
Thisinsightbirthedthevision:totransformShubberinto "TheMallofBrands"—anationalplatformcapableof hostingleadingglobalpharmaceuticalcompaniesunderone umbrella.Thissingleecosystemprovidespromotional excellence,commercialdiscipline,regulatorycompliance, strongsupplychainperformance,andinstitutional capabilities.Supportedbytheowners,thisvisionledto heavyinvestmentinstructureandtalentdevelopment. Today,Shubberrepresentstenprominentmultinational pharmaceuticalcompanies,andthe"MallofBrands"has becomeamarketreality,positioningthefirmas"the preferredstrategicpartnerforglobalinnovatorsinIraq."
Dr.JabbarensuresShubberScientificBureaustaysaheadof thecurvebyanchoringlocalexecutioninglobalstandards.
Strategically,thismeansmaintainingcloseengagement withmultinationalpartners,adoptingtheirglobalbest practices,andadaptingbusinessmodelstoIraq’sunique marketchallenges.Thisallowsthefirmtorespond proactivelytoregulatorychanges,pricingvolatility,and marketdynamics.
Technologically,Dr.Jabbarhasoverseenthemodernization ofmultiplecorepillars:forecastinganddemandplanning, CRMplatforms,logisticalandinventoryvisibility,and data-drivencommercialdecision-making.Theseadvanced toolsensureclarity,transparency,andspeedthroughoutthe organization.Hisentiremanagementphilosophyrestson threecorefundamentals:
*StrategicClarity:"Everyonemustunderstandwherewe aregoingandwhy."
*OperationalExcellence:"Systemsmustbescalable, compliant,anddisciplined",and
*ContinuousDevelopment:Alearningcultureensuresthat peoplegrowalongsideglobalstandards.
HeaffirmsthatinnovationensuresShubberdoesn’tjust keeppacebut‘leadtransformationwithintheindustry.’
Dr.Jabbarbelievesthatcultureisnotimposed;itmustbe builtconsistently.Hefocusedoncreatinganenvironment wherepeopledevelop,gainconfidence,andleadwith integrity.Hehighlightsthatmanyoftoday’sdepartmental leaderswereoncejuniorstaff,provingtheeffectivenessof hisinvestmentinmentorship,structureddevelopment pathways,andexposuretointernationalpractices.
Hiscultureencouragessolution-driventhinkingand ownership,notdependency.Teamsareempoweredto challengethestatusquo,contributeideas,andactwith accountability,whichisessentialforresilience.This approachenabledthefirmtonavigatesupplypressuresand marketinstability"notwithfear,butwithconfidenceand adaptability."ForDr.Jabbar,aresilientorganizationisone where"peoplefeeltheyarepartofthejourney,notjust employeesfillingarole,"ensuringthathumancapitalgrows alongsideglobaloperationalexcellence.
Dr.Jabbar’scareerispunctuatedbymilestonesthataffirm hisexceptionaltalent.Adefiningpersonalaccomplishment washisfirst-yearperformanceas Head of Sales at Sanofi, wherehisevaluationwasratedasa“rolemodelinthe business,”achievingoverachievementbothqualitatively andquantitatively.Thisledtohimbeingtheonly participantfromtheMiddleEastselectedforSanofi’s rigorousFutureLeaderProgramwithintheITCregion.
Duringthisprogram,heunderwentadvancedexecutive development,culminatinginthe Sales Force Model 3.0 project.HepresentedthisprojectasaTED-styletalkat SanofiheadquartersinParisbeforetheGlobalCEOand executiveboard—acareer-definingmoment.His commitmenttocontinuouslearningisfurtherevidencedby hisparticipationintheBusinessforTomorrowProgram atIMDUniversityinLausanne,thecompletionofhisMBA in2022,andhisattainmentof 17 Harvard ManageMentor certifications.Organizationally,theultimatetestamentto Shubber'simpactisitsrecognitionastheleadingdistributor ofmultinationalpharmaceuticalbrandsinIraq,solidifying itsreputationasthe“MallofBrands.”
Inanindustrydefinedbyconstantdisruption,Dr.Jabbarhas implementedcross-functionalrotationaldevelopmentasa transformativeinitiative.Thisinnovativeapproachassigns promotionalteammemberstoon-the-jobtrainingwithin supplychainoperations,andviceversa,exposing employeestothefullbusinessecosystem.
Thisstrategyachievesmultiplebenefits:itstrengthens interdepartmentalcollaboration,significantlyincreases talentagility,andimprovesoperationalresilienceby guaranteeingcontinuityduringstaffshortages. Concurrently,thefirmmodernizedsupplychainprocesses usingbetterforecastingtools,transparentinventory mapping,andintegratedcommercial–logisticscoordination. Thisholisticapproachhassignificantlyreducedoperational inefficienciesinIraq’scomplexmarket,creatingamore agile,service-oriented,andfuture-readyorganization.
ThemostchallengingobstacleDr.Jabbarfacedarrivedin 2016,whenSanofidecidedtocloseitslegalentityand directrepresentationinIraq.Thiswasaprofound "emotionalandprofessionalshock,"suddenlyendinga
chapterintowhichyearsofeffortinbuildingteamsand partnershipshadbeeninvested.Wheremanywouldhave paused,Dr.Jabbarchosetobuild.
Heleveragedhisnetwork,reputation,andrelationshipsto quicklylaunchageneraltradingcompanycalledJudiApex. Throughthisentrepreneurialventure,hesecured distributionagreementsandlicensedproductstosubdistributorsinKurdistan,effectivelypreservinghismarket continuity.Thisextremelydifficultperiodbecamehis unexpectedbridge,teachinghimhowto"createopportunity inuncertainty,howtonavigatewithoutinstitutional backing,andhowtobuildcommercialmodelsfrom scratch."Whatcouldhavebeenacareersetbackbecamethe foundationofhissubsequentgrowth,ultimatelyleading himtojoinShubberScientificBureauandascendto DirectorofOperations.
Dr.Jabbarmaintainsafierceconvictionthatinhealthcare, "growthmeansnothingifitisnotethical."Thisprinciple guidesShubberScientificBureautooperatewiththe higheststandardsofresponsibility.Thefirmstrictlyadheres toglobalcompliancestandards,enforcesfairpromotion practices,ensuresrigorouspharmacovigilanceand transparency,andrunsonSOP-driveninternalgovernance. Everybusinessdecisionisweighedagainstitsdirectimpact onpatients.
Furthermore,hisviewofsustainabilityextendsbeyond compliancetoencompasshumancapital.Shubberinvests deeplyinpeople,ensuringthatthedevelopment,loyalty, andcontinuityofleaderswhostartedwithinthe organizationrepresent"theultimateformofsustainability." ForDr.Jabbar,ethicalleadershipisnotamereslogan;itis thenon-negotiablefoundationofeverydecisionthe organizationmakes.
Leadfromclarity. Growthrough challenges.Staytrueto yourvalues.
Dr.Jabbaroffersemerginggloballeadersapowerful mandate:"Leadfromclarity.Growthroughchallenges. Staytruetoyourvalues."Heclarifiesthatvisionary leadershipisnotaboutpredictingthefuture,butabout preparingtheorganizationtoshapeit.
Hiscoreadviceisactionableandprincipled:leadersmust buildstrongfundamentalsintheirfield,staycuriousby embracingglobalperspectives,andinvestintheirteams, recognizingthat"leadershipisneverasolojourney."He urgesthemtotreatchallengesasteachers,notobstacles, and,crucially,tonevercompromiseintegrityfor convenience.
Ultimately,hedistillshisphilosophyintoapowerful formula:Purposegivesdirection.Visiongivesmomentum. Together,theycreateleaderswhomakeameaningfuland lastingimpact.
Lookingahead,Dr.Jabbar’sroadmapforShubberScientific Bureauisanchoredonthreestrategicpillarsdesignedto reinforceitspositionasadefiningforceintheregion.
First,thefirmaimsforDeeperStrategicPartnerships, expandingcollaborationwithglobalinnovatorsinhighvalueareaslikespecialtycare,biosimilars,andadvanced therapiestoensureIraq’saccesstoworld-classtreatment. Second,theorganizationiscommittedtoOperational Digitalization,progressingtowardfulldigitalintegration acrosskeyfunctions,includingforecasting,supplychain visibility,CRMplatforms,andanalytics.Thisensures transparency,accuracy,andreal-timedecision-making, streamliningoperationsinacomplexmarket. Third,the firmprioritizesLeadershipDevelopment&National Expansion,continuingtoelevateinternaltalentandbuild broadernationalcapabilitiestoreinforcestructuresthat supportlong-term,sustainablegrowth.Byembracing innovation,investinginpeople,andpartneringwithglobal leaders,ShubberScientificBureauissettocontinue shapingIraq’shealthcarelandscapewellbeyond2026.
A CraftyZone Global Vision –Mrs. Mansi Pratik Inamdar
Crafting
a Delightful Future by a Passion for Creativity and Customer Satisfaction
Inmoderntimes,aglobalvisionisamustifyouwant tobeasuccessfulentrepreneur.Particularly,ina countrylikeIndia,whichisswiftlyemergingasthe world'snextbusinesshub,andspecificallywhenitcomesto thefast-advancingwomenentrepreneurship,anallencompassingvisionheldbyMrs.MansiPratikInamdar makesallthedifference.
Today,Mansi,astheFounderof ,isvery CraftyZone popularasyourgo-togiftingconsultantandpartner!Ifyou arelookingtocreatepersonalized,thoughtful,and memorablegiftsforyourorganizationorevents,thenMansi andCraftyZoneareyourbestchoice,asshespecializesin curatingbespokegiftingsolutionsthatgobeyondjusta product—theytellastory,buildconnections,andleavea lastingimpact.
Sheadds,“At CraftyZone, our team thrives on delivering joy through personalized gifting, with a keen eye for unique products that guarantee a smile. Driven by a passion for creativity and customer satisfaction, we've carved a niche in the corporate gifting industry.”
ArmedwithaBScinComputerScienceandcertifications indigitalmarketing,Mansi'sjourneyhasbeenenrichedby mentoringandwriting,empoweringotherswithknowledge whilecontinuallylearningandexpandingtheirreach throughinnovativeadvertisingandsocialmedia engagement.
In an exclusive interview with Insights Success, Mansi spoke candidly about how she is expanding her global vision via CraftyZone.
Mansi,yourjourneyreflectsaseriesofbolddecisions. Whatdefiningturningpointshapedtheleaderyouare today?
Oneoftheboldestdecisionsofmylifewasleavingmy corporateITjobafterthreeyearsandinvestingallmy savingsintoCraftyZone.Startingfromscratchtaughtme discipline,patience,andconsistency.Thatjourneyshaped myleadership,showingmethatsteadyeffortandself-belief aretherealfoundationsofasustainablebusiness.
Visionariesoftenseepossibilitiesbeforetheybecome mainstream.Whatearlysignalshelpedyouidentifythe pathyourorganisationisonnow?
Fromthebeginning,myvisionwastomoveawayfrom traditionalgiftingandcuratecreative,impactfulhampers.I alsostronglyfelttheneedtosupportwomenartists, somethingIpersonallystruggledwithduringmyearly handmadebusinessdays.Thatpurposebecamecentralto CraftyZone'sidentityandgrowth.
Inarapidlyshiftinggloballandscape,howdoyou ensureyourorganisationstaysaheadofthecurve,both strategicallyandtechnologically?
Giftingisdeeplydrivenbytrends,emotions,andoccasions. Icloselyfollowevolvingindustrytrendsandalignour productcurationaccordingly.Strategically,westayflexible, whiletechnologyhelpsusstreamlinecustomizationand scalewithoutlosingthepersonaltouch.
With CraftyZone, my first focus is creating sustainable income opportunities for women entrepreneurs. We also plan to launch a range of budget-friendly products on our website, making thoughtful gifting more accessible.
Leadersinspirecultures,notjustcompanies.Howhave youshapedaculturethatsupportsinnovationandlongtermresilience?
AtCraftyZone,innovationbeginswithempathy.Onesuch exampleisourpatentedmirrorboxhamper,designedto addressemployeementalhealth.Theemotionalfeedback wereceivedduringDiwalireinforcedmybeliefthat meaningfulgifting,whendonewithintent,createslasting impact.
Manyleadersachievemilestonesthatredefinetheir industry.Whichaccomplishmentstandsoutasa testamenttoyourorganization'simpact?
Ourstrongestmilestonehasbeenrecurringclientsand organicword-of-mouthreferrals.Appreciationshared acrosscorporateHRcirclesandnetworkinggroupshas helpedusbuildtrust-drivengrowth,andtoday,weproudly serve200+clientsacrossindustries.
Disruptionisnowaconstant.Whatinnovativeapproach hasrecentlytransformedthewayyourcompany operates?
Ourshifttoclient-ledcurationhasbeentransformative. Clientsoftencomewithuniqueideas,andwecuratearound thoseneeds.Thisapproachhasexpandedourproductrange, vendornetwork,andhelpedusstaycreativelyrelevant.
Everybreakthroughcomeswithchallenges.Whatwasa majorobstacleyourbusinessfaced,andhowdidyou convertitintoanopportunity?
Beingabootstrappedbusinessmeantlimitedresources. However,everyorder'sprofitwasreinvestedintonew products,onboardingvendors,andmarketresearch.This disciplinedreinvestmentmodelbecameourbiggeststrength andgrowthdriver.
Sustainableleadershipisbecomingaglobalpriority. Howdoyoubalancegrowthwithresponsibleandethical businesspractices?
GrowthatCraftyZoneisintentional.Weworkcloselywith womenentrepreneurs,localartists,andethicalvendors.For me,businesssuccessholdsmeaningonlywhenitpositively impactspeople,emotionallyandfinancially
Foremergingleadersaimingtomaketheirmark globally,whatcoreadvicewouldyouofferaboutleading withvisionandpurpose?
Consistencyanddisciplinearenon-negotiable.Keepyour personalandprofessionallivesclearlydefinedandmake practical,informeddecisions.Abrandgrowssustainably onlywhenitsfoundationisstrongandfocused.
Lookingahead,whatstrategicgoalswillposition CraftyZoneasadefiningforcein2026andbeyond?
Myfirstfocusisoncreatingsustainableincome opportunitiesforwomenentrepreneurs.Wealsoplanto launcharangeofbudget-friendlyproductsonourwebsite, makingthoughtfulgiftingmoreaccessible.Additionally,we aimtoconductcorporateworkshopsonmeaningfuland impactfulgiftingwithinIndia'sgrowinggiftingecosystem.
Intoday'sfast-changingworld,many
workerscarryinvisibleburdens frompastexperiences.Thesecan includepersonalhardships,workstress, orglobaleventslikepandemics.
Trauma-InformedLeadershipPioneers arechangingthisbymakinghealinga corepartofbusinessstrategy.Insteadof ignoringemotionalpain,theybuild workplacesthatsupportrecovery,build trust,andboostperformance.This approachturnscompassionintoasmart waytolead.
WhatIsTrauma-Informed Leadership?
Trauma-informedleadershipimpliesthat aleadershouldbeawareoftheroleof pastorcurrenttraumaonindividuals. Traumaisanyeventthatoverwhelms someone'sabilitytocope.Itcanshowup asburnout,lowfocus,orconflictat work.
Theseleadersadheretothemainconceptsofsuchgroupsas SAMHSA:safety,trust,peersupport,collaboration,voice andchoiceandculturalandhistoricalawareness.They createapsychologicalsafetyinplacesothatemployeesare takenintoconsiderationandvalued.Notonlyisitaltruistic, butitalsoreducesturnover,boostsengagement,andcomes upwithbetterideas.
Researchshowsnearly70%ofadultsfaceatleastone traumaticevent.Whenleadersignorethis,teamssuffer. Whentheyrespondwithempathy,organisationsbecome strongerandmoreresilient.
Oldleadershipstylesfocusonlyonresults.Theypushhard withoutconsideringemotionalneeds.Thiscausesburnout andresignations.
Trauma-InformedLeadershipPioneersflipthis.Theysee healingaskeytosuccess.Forexample,companiesthat adoptthesewaysreportbetterteamwork,fewersickdays, andmorecreativity.Psychologicalsafetyhelpspeopletake risks,shareideas,andstaylonger.
IncriseslikeCOVID-19,trauma-informedleadersstepped up.Theyheldlisteningsessions,gaveclearinformation, andshowedupfortheirteams.Thisbuilttrustandhelped withrecovery.Businessesthatusethisapproachlinkitto ESGgoals—the"social"part—byinvestinginmental healthresources.
Manyforward-thinkingleadersandorganisationsare showingtheway
Inhealthcare,theInstituteforTrauma-InformedCareat UniversityHealthinTexasrolledoutsystem-widechanges. Theyaddedrechargerooms,newonboarding,arttherapy, andpoliciesthatnametrauma-informedcareasacore mission.Thishelpedstaffhealandstaystrong.
Theoriginofthetrauma-informedsystemofcarewasthe firstregionalmodeloftrauma-informedcare,Trauma Transformed,createdbyDr.KenEpstein.HisHealing Systemsconcepttransformsorganisationsnottoharmbut tobehelpfulwithrecovery.Itemphasizesequalandfair leadership.
Anothercaseishealthcareteamsduringthepandemic. Leadersusedlisteningsessionstoaddressfearslikealack ofPPE.Theyfocusedonvisiblepresenceandempathy, helpingteamscopeandgrowaftertrauma.
Inbusinessandnon-profits,pioneerspushformentalhealth days,opentalksaboutstress,andtraininginemotional skills.OrganizationssuchasReliasandWorkplacePeace Institutewillprovideleaderswithtrainingtoidentify indicatorsoftraumaandreactappropriately.Theyassist businessesineveryindustryinestablishingculturesin whichindividualsflourish.
Dr.DawnEmerickcallsfora"mentalhealthrevolution" throughtrauma-informedchange.Herworkshowshowit raisesmoraleandrevenue.
Thesepioneersprovethepoint:healingisnotasideproject. Itdrivesbetterresults.
Tofollowthesepioneers,organisationscanstartsmall. Trainleadersintraumabasics.Buildsafespacesfortalks. Offermentalhealthsupportwithoutshame.Listento employeesandactonwhattheysay.
Thepayoffisclear Teamsbecomemoreconnected. Innovationgrows.Peoplestaycommitted.Inaworldfullof uncertainty,thisapproachbuildslastingstrength.
Trauma-InformedLeadershipPioneersshowthatcaringfor peopleisthebestwaytowin.Bymakinghealingastrategy, theytransformorganisationsintoplaceswhereeveryone cangrowandsucceed.
Asuccessfulglobalvisionis alwaysgroundedin pragmatism,planning,and operationaldynamism.So,aleader like holdsthe SyedSaqeebAhmed advantageofseeingtheirglobalvision realizedintheformofAccel InformationTechnologyinhistwo decadesofinformationtechnology leadership,drivingdigital transformationandoptimizing businessoperations.Today,asthe DirectorofAccel,Syed'sfocusison modernizingITinfrastructuresand aligningstrategieswithbusiness evolution,ensuringinnovationand enhanceddigitalexperiencesfortheir customerswhocomefrom GovernmenttoBanking,Educational institutionstoHealthcare,small startupstoLargeenterprises.
Syed Saqeeb
Ahmed
Director Accel Information Technology
Syedsays,“AsaSolutionArchitect,myexpertisein enterpriseITinfrastructure,software,andsecuritysolutions ispivotalindeliveringresponsivecustomerserviceand translatingbusinessrequirementsintoeffectivesoftware. Ourteam'sdedicationtoqualityhasbeeninstrumentalin fosteringrobustITenvironmentsthatsafeguardand empowerbusinesses.”
Atitscore,forthepast15years,Accel'sphilosophyhas beenthattruedigitaltransformationisnotabouttechnology fortechnology'ssake,butaboutbuildingFuture-Proof Systems, says Syed.“Wemovebusinessesfrombeing reactivetobecomingproactive,data-drivenentities.This meanswedon'tjustautomateoldprocesses;wereimagine thementirely,”headds.Theapproachisbuiltonthree pillars: Human-Centric Design, Business-First Integration, and Iterative Agility
Inthiscontext,Syedsaystheydefine'Reliability'onthree criticallevels:
TechnicalResilience:Thisisthefoundation.Itmeans yoursystemshavenear-zerounplanneddowntime.“We achievethisthroughrobust,scalablearchitecture,redundant components,andproactivemonitoringthatpredictsfailures beforetheyoccur.”
ProcessIntegrity:Asystemisonlyasreliableasthedata itprovidesandtheprocessesitgoverns.“Weensurethat dataisaccurate,consistent,andsecureacrossallintegrated platforms.”Thiscreatesa“singlesourceoftruth”thatthe entirecompanycantrustforcriticaldecisions.
StrategicConsistency:Thehighestformofreliabilityis theconsistentdeliveryofbusinessvalue.“Oursystemsare builttonotonlyperformatasktodaybuttoreliablysupport yourstrategicgoalsforyearstocome,adaptingtonew marketdemandswithoutrequiringacompleteoverhaul.”
Tohelpclientsdevelopacleardigitaltransformation roadmapthatbalancestechnologicalinnovationwith businessgoalsandoperationalcontinuity,Syedsaysthat theybridgethegapbytranslatingbusinessgoalsintoa phased,actionableplan.“Ourapproachfocusesonthree keyareas:Discovery&Alignment,RoadmapCreation,and
Beyond nancial returns, I measure the success of a digital transformation by its impact on operational efciency, customer value, and employee enablement.”
Governance&Execution.Thismethodensuresinnovation ispurposeful,directlysupportsbusinessobjectives,andis integratedwithoutcompromisingdailyoperations.
Toexplainhispoint,Syedcitesa…
CaseStudy:TransformingPublicSectorWorkforce ManagementforaUAEGovernmentEntity
AleadingUAEGovernmentEntityfacedsignificant challengeswithmanual,siloed,andnon-integrated processesforworkforcemanagement,attendance,and accesscontrol.Bydesigningandimplementingapurposebuilt,fullyautomatedworkforcemanagementsystem integratedwiththeirphysicalaccesscontrolandbackend OracleFusionHCM,wedeliveredaunified,data-driven platform.Thisresultedin**a40%reductionin administrativeoverhead,a15%decreaseinunauthorized absenteeism,andthecreationofanew,strategiccapability fororganizationalplanning.
TheChallenge:
Theclientoperatedwithafragmentedecosystem:
ManualProcesses:Employeeshiftscheduling,overtime requests,andleaveapplicationswerehandledthroughpaper formsordisjointedemails,leadingtodelaysanderrors.
DataSilos:Thephysicalaccesscontrolsystem(badge in/outdata)wascompletelyseparatefromthedigitalHR recordsinOracleFusion.Therewasnosinglesourceof truthforemployeepresence.
LimitedVisibility:Managementhadnoreal-timeinsight intoworkforcedistribution,productivity,orattendance patterns.Decision-makingwasreactive,basedonoutdated orincompletereports.
ComplianceRisks:Inabilitytoaccuratelytrackandreport onworkinghours,especiallyforshiftworkers,posed complianceriskswithUAElaborregulations.
TheSolution:
Syedshares,“Wearchitectedanddeployedabespoke, centralizedWorkforceManagementSystemthatservedas theintelligentlayerconnectingallfacetsoftheemployee lifecycle.”
1. Purpose-BuiltApplication:“Wedevelopedacustom webandmobileapplicationwithtailoredworkflowsfor everyleveloftheorganization.”
Employees: Forshiftswapping,leaverequests,andviewing schedules.
Team Leads/Supervisors: Forapprovingrequests, managingteamschedules,andgeneratingteam-level attendancereports.
Managers: Foroverseeingdepartment-levelworkforce, approvingbudgetsforovertime,andanalyzingproductivity trends.
Top Management: Fororganization-widedashboards showingreal-timeheadcount,presencevs.plannedratios, andstrategicworkforceanalytics.
2. SeamlessIntegration:
Access Control System: Thesystemwasbi-directionally integratedwiththephysicalaccesscontrolsystem. Employeebadge“in”and“out”eventsautomatically updatedtheirattendancestatusinthenewsystem, eliminatingmanualtimekeeping.
Oracle Fusion HCM: Thesolutionactedastheoperational front-end,pushingfinalizedattendance,leave,andovertime datadirectlyintoOracleFusionforpayrollprocessing, ensuring100%dataaccuracybetweenoperationsand finance.
3. UnprecedentedData&Insights:Theintegration createdaunifieddatasetthathadneverexistedbefore, correlatingphysicalpresence(accessdata)withlogical work(schedules,projects)andHRdata.
MeasurablePositiveBusinessOutcomes:
1. DramaticallyImprovedOperationalEfficiency:
40% Reduction in Administrative Overhead: The automationofscheduling,timetracking,andleave managementfreeduphundredsofperson-hourspreviously spentonmanualdataentry,reconciliation,andresolving discrepancies.
Faster Decision-Making: Approvalworkflowsthat previouslytook3-5dayswerereducedtounder2hours, acceleratingoperationaltempo.
2. DirectCostSavings&ComplianceAssurance:
15%DecreaseinUnauthorizedAbsenteeism:Real-time visibilityandautomatedexceptionreportingallowed managerstoaddressattendanceissuesimmediately The clearaudittrailfromaccesscontroltotheHRsystem drasticallyreduced“buddypunching”andunauthorized earlydepartures.
OptimizedOvertimeExpenditure:Byhavingaclear viewofactualhoursworkedversusscheduledhours, managementcouldmakedata-informeddecisionson overtime,leadingtoa12%reductioninunplannedovertime costsinthefirstyear.
3. CreationofaNew,StrategicRevenue-Protection Capability:
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occasionwithnewideas.Theyaddresssuchhuge issuesasclimatechange,povertyandhealth.These youngglobalinnovatorswillbeattheforefrontintheyear 2026.Theybringboldthinkingandrealchange.Thisarticle exploreswhytheymattersomuch.
Younginnovatorsarepeopleunder35whocreatenew solutions.Theycomefromallcountriesandbackgrounds. Manyjoinprogramsthatsupporttheirwork.Asan example,theUNGlobalCompactoperatestheYoungSDG InnovatorsProgramme.Ithelpsyoungprofessionalsspeed upprogressonglobalgoals.TheotheroneistheSDG InnovationAccelerator.Itgivestheyounggenerationthe powertothinkbig.
Theseprogramsshowatrend.Moreopportunitiesexistfor youth.TheYoungGlobalLeadersnetworkisanassociation oftheWorldEconomicForumthatlinksoutstanding individuals.Theymakeapromisetomaketheworldbetter InplaceslikeAfricaandAsia,youngleadersfocusonlocal issueswithglobalreach.
Younginnovatorspushboundaries.Theydreamupwaysto fixurgentproblems.Takeclimateaction.TheUNICEF LeadingMindsFellowshiponClimateEducationselects youthandreinventsourresponsetothecrisis.Thewinners receiveupto20,000USdollarstoexpandtheirprojects.
TheGlobalInnovators'Challenge,whichtargetschildren aged11-25,focusesonachievingnetzeroby2050in aviation.Inrobotics,contestssuchastheRoboticsforGood YouthChallengeinKazakhstanallowyoungpeopleto createfoodsecuritytools.Theseideasareboldbecause theymixcreativitywithreal-worldneeds.
OtherexamplesincludetheBeVisioneersfellowship.It givestrainingandfundstoyoungentrepreneursforplanetpositiveprojects.Incoffeefarming,youthinplaceslike Ugandaexploresustainablewaystotradeandexport.These endeavorsdemonstratethatinnovationdoesnotrevolve aroundtechnology.Itistheindividualsandthesurrounding environment.
Theworkofyounginnovatorstouchesmanyareas.They aimforholisticchange,meaningtheyconsiderthewhole picture.Ineducation,STEMschoolsinAfricatrainkidsto solveclimateandtechproblems.TheGlobalSchoolsPrize rewardssuchschoolswithbigfunds.
Inhealthandfood,youngteamsdesigntoolstofeedmore peoplesafely.EventslikeScienceCastleWorldbring studentstogethertoshareresearch.Thiscreatesnetworks thatlast.
Economy-wise,programsliketheOneFutureConference inCanadafundyoungleaderstonetworkandact.They covertravel,stays,andgrants.InIndia,eventsconnectthe industrywithyouthforenergysolutions.Thisbuildsjobs andgrowth.
Socialjusticealsobenefits.Innovatorsinplaceslike Tanzaniapromotepeacetoopendoorsforbusiness.In Moldova,studentswinglobalroboticscontests,boosting skillsandpride.Theirimpactspreadstocommunities, creatingfairersocieties.
Thereareobstaclestoyounginnovators.Fundingisoften limited.Oldsystemsresistnewideas.Butsupportgrows. Fellowshipsandsummitshelpovercomethese.For instance,theWorldLeadershipForuminPolandgathers youthforworkshopsandpolicytalks.
In2026,eventsliketheUNCallforInnovationswill spotlightearly-stageideas.Thistimingmatters.Postpandemicrecoveryandclimateurgencydemandfresh voices.
Whywillyounginnovatorsdefine2026?Theythink globallybutactlocally Theirideasareinclusiveand sustainable.AsseeninDubai'sJunicornSummit,leaders recognizeyouthhubslikeTelangana'sroleininspiring others.
Thenarrativeshiftsfromproblemstosolutions.Youthlead onethics,equity,andinnovation.ProgramsliketheYouth AssemblyinGenevauniteemergingleaders.Thiscreatesa positivestoryfortheworld.
Inconclusion,youngglobalinnovatorsbringhope.Their boldideasandholisticimpactwillguideus.Weestablisha greaterfuturebyhelpingthem.2026belongstothosewho daretoshapetheworld.
Whatisittobehuman?Especiallyintheageof artificialintelligence-ledtechrevolutionand geopoliticalshifts.OrinthewordsofZofia Dzik,adreamer,thinker,believer,&doer,andtheFounder andCEOof ,“Are we ready for the HumanitesInstitute change? Where from to take unbiased algorithms and how to secure the internal compass of human beings? How to take a wider perspective on the human, their readiness for the technological revolution?”
Morecrucially,whatisthefutureofleadership?“How to grow Coherent Leaders™ who will meet the needs of the VUCA and BANI world? Why are today's leaders stuck in Tunnel Development?”
Andmostimportantly,“When it comes to 'Ethics in AI', how to regain and retain humanity? Or, in other words, how to preserve humanity in the stream of Big Data and algorithms? How to regulate new technologies and preserve/develop critical thinking of people?”arethevery urgentquestionsofourera,which Zofia,theFounderof theCenterforEthicsofTechnologyatHumanites Institute, asks.
Insearchoftheanswerstothesequestions,Zofiahas devotedherlife.Asanexperiencedchiefexecutiveand nonexecutiveofficer,strategicadvisor,and multidisciplinarystrategicthinkingpartnerbreaking schemes,Zofiaisasocialinnovatorandentrepreneur promoting#humaneconomyandtacklingtheissueof Humanity&EthicsatTechRevolution #humanity&technology
ZofiasatwithteamInsightsSuccess,wheresheuncovered herjourney,achievements,andhopesforthefuturethatshe hasbeenenvisioningforquitesometimenow
Okay!Ma'am,thefirstquestion.Yourjourneyreflectsa seriesofbolddecisions.Whatdefiningturningpoint shapedtheleaderyouaretoday?
Businessandprivatedecisions:
a)AfterthecollapseoftheBerlinWall,applyingasa studentfortheUniversityofIllinoisatChicago.
b)MovingforworkfromKrakówtoWarsaw.
c)BecomingtheyoungestCEOontheregulatedmarketin Polandandpioneeringthefintechmarketindirectinsurance intheCEEregion–thatrevolutionisedthewholeinsurance industryacrossCEE.
d)Personaldevelopment–reworkingaseriouscrisisinthe marriage–comingoutstronger,happierwiththesame husband.Everystoryispersonalandindividual.However, fromtoday'sperspective,Ihavethefeeling,lookingatall mybusinessachievements,thatthisonewasfarmore difficultandchallengingtomakethetotalturnaround.
e)Motherofthree,whiledevelopingasoneofthetopClevelexecutivesinPoland.
f)CourageforAnsweringtheCall—foundingthe HumanitesInstitutewithafocusonsystemicimpact,and ontheintegrationofhumanityandtechnology
Zofia Dzik |Founder and CEO |Humanites Institute
Duringthefirsttenyears,many peoplequestionedthevalueofthis newpath,oftencallingit“awasteof time.”Inrecentyears,however,I havebeennominatedforseveral awardsforlong-termstrategic thinkingandhavebeendescribedasa visionary.
ThemissionoftheHumanites InstituteistoawakentheHumanin Human.Weaimtobuildan ecosystemthatsupportshuman beingsinsuchawaythattheycan makeproperuseofinnovation withoutstoppingthinking,learning, andloving.Amongothers,notably, ourorganisationwasamongthefirst intheworldtodevelopasystemic approachtoaddressingthegrowing pandemicofloneliness.
g)Whileestablishingafoundation,a decisionwasmadetoleavethe operationalC-levelpositionsin businessandtodevelopacareerasa leadingnonexecutiveboarddirector Atthemoment,oneofthetop nonexecutiveboardmembersis sittingontheboardsofthelargest PolishandEuropeancompanies.
h)25yearsago,Istartedmypassion fortrackingdesertsaroundtheworld. Justamonthago,Icamebackfrom Atacama.
i)Ihavealsostartedlecturingatthe University.Providinglecturesbased onmyownCoherentLeadership Model
j)AllthepeoplethatImetonmy way Workingindifferent environments–business,nonprofit, academic,etc.
The world now is going globally into the rather darker times. Therefore, we believe that our mission to support human beings in the times of the tech revolution and geopolitical shifts is even more crucial.”
Visionariesoftenseepossibilitiesbefore theybecomemainstream.Whatearly signalshelpedyouidentifythepath yourorganisationisonnow?
Iloveinterdisciplinarydevelopment.I wasobservingmanytrends:social, technological,business,andgeopolitical.
Iwascombiningtheeconomicandsocial issues.
Inarapidlyshiftinggloballandscape, howdoyouensureyourorganisation staysaheadofthecurve,both strategicallyandtechnologically?
Asstatedearlier,ourinstitute,withgreat intuition,namedanumberoftrends.The answerliesintheanswertoquestion numbertwo.
Leadersinspirecultures,notjust companies.Howhaveyoushapeda culturethatsupportsinnovationand long-termresilience?
Thefundamentalelementsarethevalues, coherence,andtheviewthatwetakeon humanbeingsassomeone.TheanswersI haveenclosedareinthreemodelsthatI haveworkedout.–Earliermentioned–CoherentLeadershipModel,Modelofthe Village–ofthesystemicsocialcapital development,andLoopModel=model ofthelong-termsocialcapital development.
Allthese,withthecoherenceandcourage,bring theresults!
Manyleadersachievemilestonesthat redefinetheirindustry.Which accomplishmentorrecognitionstandsoutas atestamenttoyourorganization'simpact?
Pioneeringthefintechdirectinsurancemarket.
Pioneeringthehumaneconomyandsystemic approachtothehuman-techinnovations(since 2010!).
Disruptionisnowaconstant.What innovativeapproachorinitiativehasrecently transformedthewayyourcompany operates?
E.g.–developmentofthecampaign–HumanBE–which,fromPoland,hasreached companiesfromover50countriesworldwide.
Everybreakthroughcomeswithchallenges. Whatwasamajorobstacleyourbusiness faced,andhowdidyouconvertitintoan opportunityforgrowth?
Themainobstaclewasthatwewerepioneering thesubjectofhuman-centrictechnology We weretooearly.15yearsago,whenIestablished Humanites,thetrendwasforunreflectiverunfor thenewtechnologieswithnospaceforany doubt.Wewonitbyconsistency,high professionalism,andtheabilitytocombine differentstakeholders.
Sustainableleadershipisbecomingaglobal priority.Howdoyoubalancegrowth ambitionswithresponsibleandethical businesspractices?
Thisisactuallythecoreofallouractivities.One ofouryoungestprojects,establishedin2021,is the International Center for Ethics in Technology
Foremergingleadersaimingtomaketheirmarkglobally,whatcore advicewouldyouofferaboutleadingwithvisionandpurpose?
Havethecouragetokeepuptoyourvaluesandpurpose
Lookingahead,whatstrategicgoalsorfutureinitiativesdoyou believewillpositionyourorganisationasadefiningforcein2026and beyond?
Extendingtheglobalpresenceandimpact.Theworldisnowgoing globallyintotheratherdarkertimes.Therefore,webelievethatour missiontosupporthumanbeingsinthetimesofthetechrevolutionand geopoliticalshiftsisevenmorecrucial.
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