PERSONALITY
Issam Al-Tawari Chairman, Rasameel
Q: What kind of education did you have when you were growing up?
Q: What has been your greatest disappointment?
Ans: I was educated in public schools in Kuwait until I got my Bachelor degree in Economics & Business administration from Kuwait University.
Ans: When a friend lets you down.
Q: Who was you mentor?
Q: If you had to rate your satisfaction with your life so far, out of 10 what would you score?
Ans: My Mentor was Mr. Adnan Yousif the current CEO of Albaraka Banking Group.
Q: What do you do in your spare time? Ans: Work, eat and read
Ans: I would say 7.
Q: How would you describe your managerial style?
Q: If your 20-year’s old self could see you now, what would he think?
Ans: I am more of a people’s person but I do get into details sometimes.
Ans: Mission is on track
Q: Ambition or talent: which matters more for success? Ans: I believe that ambition and persistence creates the drive for success. Q: What was your earliest ambition? Ans: To be a jet fighter pilot. Q: In what place are you the happiest? Ans: Anywhere where I am surrounded with family and friends.
Q: What is the future of Islamic banking and finance in Kuwait? Ans: It should continue to grow and capture market share as long as regulators allow level playing field and the IFI continue to invest in IT infrastructure. Q: How committed are you to Islamic banking and finance? Ans: Looking back on 21 years of Islamic finance experience of my total 26 years in banking career should say it all.
Q: What ambitions do you have still? Ans: To be a lecturer and pass on knowledge to younger generation. Q: What drives you on? Ans: To compete against myself and seeking new knowledge. Q: What is the greatest achievement of your life so far? Ans: My kids being ambitious and great achievers
Personality
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