EO MEPA TRIBE Year Book FY2022/2023

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EO MEPA Year Book FY2022/2023

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CONTENTS

CREDITS

CHIEF EDITOR MESSAGE

OUTGOING BOARD

MEPA REGIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

WHAT HAVE THE CHAPTERS BEEN UP TO?

· EO BAHRAIN

· EO CAPE TOWN

· EO CAIRO

· EO DURBAN

· EO ISLAMABAD

· EO JEDDAH

· EO JOHANNESBURG

· EO JORDAN

· EO LEBANON

· EO KARACHI

· EO KENYA

· EO KUWAIT

· EO LAHORE

· EO MEPA BRIDGE

· EO OMAN

· EO RIYADH

· EO SAUDI EAST

· EO TANZANIA

· EO U.A.E.

· EO UGANDA

REGIONAL COUNCIL FEEDBACK

INCOMING BOARD

Ganesh Iyer

Lisa Bell

The Word Architect

Charie Tan

Bree Flanigan

Yrene Cloefe Dimla

Krystin Morgenrood

CHIEF EDITOR

COPY EDITOR

PUBLISHER & DISTRIBUTOR

PR CONSULTANT

COPY EDITOR

FINANCIAL CONSULTANT

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

EDITOR’S MESSAGE

Ganesh Iyer

As I embark on a new venture as EO MEPA’s Comm Chair, knowing I have big shoes to fill following Gopal Jagwani’s 2-year reign, I have to sit and think about the year gone by and the year coming up.

The past term has been filled with some mind-blowing events, even more, notable and thought-provoking speakers, chapter achievements that made us all look on with pride, and member milestones to inspire and motivate.

In the second edition of the TRIBE YEAREND MAGAZINE, we will reminisce on past events, look at all the chapter’s got up to, see out the fabulous 22/23 board, look forward to a new year of possibilities, and welcome the incoming board for 23/24.

I, for one, am excited to be a part of EO and, in particular, EO MEPA, never forgetting the reasons why I joined and the values for which I strive daily:

Trust and Respect

A Thirst for Learning

To Think Big and to Be Bold

Knowing that Together we Grow

THANK

YOU

Council FY2022/2023

MEPA REGIONAL COUNCIL

MULTI-FUNCTIONAL DIRECTORS

AREA DIRECTORS

KHURAM SALEEM Regional Chair EO Lahore

FAEQ ALOLAIWAT Products Director EO Bahrain

TEHSIN TAKIM Area Director EO Tanzania

AJAY AGARWAL Global Board Liaison EO Chennai

FAIZAN SYED Experience Director EO Karachi

ABDULLAH ALARJI Area Director EO Saudi East

DANIEL NEL Governance Director EO Cape Town

WAHEED ADAM Growth Director EO Cape Town

DAYNA BAHIG Area Director EO Cairo

NICOLA NEL Finance Director EO Cape Town

KUKI SHAH Member Engagement Director (ad-hoc) EO Kenya

MOHAMMED AL KHARUSI Area Director EO Oman

EXPERTS

REGIONAL STAFF

MARY RIJNBERG Africa Membership EO Cape Town

MAY ABDULRAZIQ Director, MEPA

JOAQUIN ROIZ Director, Chapter Launches

SHAFIQUE REHMAN GSEA EO Islamabad

SAFA SHARIF MEP Membership EO Bahrain/ MEPA Bridge

GARETH VAN NIEKERK Manager, MEPA

LETICIA NAVARRO Events Manager, EMEA

FAISAL ALIREZA Forum EO Bahrain

VIVEK PATTUNDEEN Member Engagement EO Durban

ROSELYN MUCHIRI Manager, MEPA

YRENE DIMLA Service Delivery Associate

KIM WHITAKER Learning EO Cape Town

GOPAL JAGWANI Marketing & Communications EO Oman

JULIA KUTSER Products Manager, EMEA

CHARIE TAN Concierge

MEPA REGIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

RLA MEPA & EUROPE

19 - 23 September 2022

Cappadocia, Turkey Islamabad

�� 28 - 30 January 2023

EO Islamabad hosted Majlis 2023! Entrepreneurs from all around the globe gathered for an unforgettable event, immersing themselves in the culture of Islamabad through food, sightseeing, and networking with the nation's brightest.

2023 EMEA PRESIDENTS’ MEETING

1 - 3 March 2023

Malta

The President’s Meeting was a key training, learning and connecting opportunity for the current Presidents and President Elects. Over 100 EO Chapter leaders gathered on the beautiful island of Malta to connect and share experiences.

CHAPTER MANAGER WORKSHOP IN MALTA

1 - 3 March 2023

Malta

Another amazing Chapter Manager Workshop came to fruition in Malta! This time we had the pleasure of witnessing a vibrant collaboration between two regions: EO Europe and EO MEPA, but not only that, the staff workshop has coincided with the yearly President’s meeting, making it possible for the core team to discuss each chapter teething issues and structure their objectives together as a team.

Unified training allowed both chapter managers and chapter presidents to take on information and learnings from their peers and tackle the 2 major grey areas as the chapter manager role definition and the board accountability. The interactive CM workshop has provided ample opportunities for peer-to-peer best practice sharing. During the chapter manager-driven panel discussions, a selected group of tenured CMs from both regions were able to provide extensive shares on events, membership, finance and time management as well as insides into the various automation processes that are able to provide time-saving tricks to automate repetitive tasks.

We also took a sneak peek into a productivity-boosting Excel presentation with Yrene Dimla ( Member Service Centre associate), who whizzed us through chapter statistics and historical trends that help the chapter board make data-driven important decisions.

One of the workshop’s highlights was having Nicola Nel (MEPA Finance Director, EO Cape Town) present to the chapter managers. Her amazingly witty approach, soft and comforting manner, and some real-life-smart advice really elevated the workshop to a new level. Nicola has playfully and effortlessly highlighted a very interesting comparison concept - the EO chapter being like a 15th-century ship, where a chapter manager has the role of an all-knowing navigator, and a chapter president is the captain of the ship. Incredibly useful bullet-pointed takeaways left the whole audience taking phone pictures of the slides ( now that says a LOT).

Chapter Manager in-person workshops play a very important role in providing all the staff with the ability to fine-tune their chapter processes and a much-needed sense of a tight-knit peer-to-peer support community. This was an excellent all-encompassing workshop filled with laughter, lively discussions and unity.

16 - 18 March 2023

Kenya

GROW

EO Grow is the regional flagship Executive Education event for the Middle East, Africa and Pakistan Region (MEPA), which comprises 1,000+ members in 21 chapters.

The event included 2 full-day workshops with world-class leading professors and experts in their fields. The program was peppered with immersion in local culture and cuisine. Members relished in once-in-a-lifetime experiences by creating unique connections with Africa’s natural gifts and Nairobi’s urban tales.

EMEA MODERATOR SUMMIT

19 March 2023

Kenya

Another fantastic Moderator Summit EMEA took place in Kenya, Nairobi. Moderators from both regions came together face to face to learn and explore the most impactful forum moderator concepts.

25 - 27 April 2023

Cape Town

From 25-27 April 2023, leaders from around the world convened at EO’s 26th Global Leadership Conference in Cape Town, South Africa. Year after year, men and women from around the world make the choice to raise their hands and courageously take on the challenge of creation and leadership. They rally at the Global Leadership Conference to learn, grow and think bigger than before. The added weight of responsibility does not daunt them; they are emboldened. They choose the road less travelled – the path of greater resistance -because, in so doing, they chart the course for others. This year’s GLC blew everyone away!

GSEA

28 April 2023

Cape Town

The entrepreneurial spirit was ignited in Cape Town as the prestigious Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) quarterfinals for MEPA unfolded on April 28th, 2023, at the renowned Cape Town International Convention Center (CTICC). This thrilling event, following the highly successful EO Global Leadership Conference (GLC) held at the same venue, brought together studentpreneurs from South Africa, Pakistan, Kenya, Tanzania, Bahrain and Lebanon. Contestants passionately pitched their startups, competing for the coveted positions that would qualify them for the global semi-finals.

IGNITE

26 - 28 May 2023

Cape Town

The eclectic uniqueness of EO was brought to life with the annual EO Ignite Event, this time held in the Mother City, Cape Town. At EO Ignite, over 150 EO members came to enjoy the sights, sounds and vibe of the chosen city, all in celebration of this year’s theme - LIVE A 360 DEGREE LIFE!

WHAT HAVE THE CHAPTERS

BEEN UP TO?

1.

Their Retreat or beginning-of-the-year dinner

Their Top 3 events of the year

A few achievements and highlights from their members and the chapter as a whole

EO BAHRAIN

WELCOME DINNER AT MAHONIA ON 06TH SEPTEMBER 2022

OUR TOP 3 EVENTS

1. Learning event with Will Scott "Discover the Gift of Culture"

2. Annual Ramadan Ghabga at Engineer's Residence

3. EO Bahrain connect experience (social/team building) with Mr. Dillon Jeary

A FEW ACHIEVEMENTS AND HIGHLIGHTS

1. 20% Growth (recruited 6 new members)

2. EO Bahrain won the 1st and 3rd prize for Forum Olympics (1st prize - Las Vegas and 3rd prize - Coronials)

3. Recognized Forum Moderators

4. Had an onboarding session with our new members

5. Signed partnership with Journey Adventures, Sama Health, COA Academy, Collective Hub, Tenmou, Al Taafi Society

EO CAPE TOWN

OUR TENURED DINNER

EO Cape Town curated an exceptional culinary experience at Michelin star Chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen’s Food Innovation Studio in November. The evening’s intention was to celebrate some of our long standing members who have been members of EO for between nine and 15 years. The value, experience and personal shares they each continue to give back into EO is greatly appreciated; and our goal was for them to know how much their continued support and contribution means to the members of our Cape Town chapter.

WHAT MEMBER’S HAD TO SAY:

“What an incredible initiative. I can’t believe that I have been a member for 10 years. It feels like just yesterday that I joined. As the dinner progressed it was remarkable to see all the amazing EO experiences that these members have had and also all the fantastic experiences I have personally had. I enjoyed seeing the other tenured members and felt truly valued by this experience.” -Dillon

Jearey

“The EO tenured connection was out of this world, great shares and fantastic event and a real spoil!! Great initiative. I felt the warmth and appreciation. thank you EO Cape Town.”

-Daniel Nel

OUR RETREATS

Women of EO Retreat

Past President Julia Finnis-Bedford and our MEPA Regional Expert, Mary Rijnberg, organised the most incredible gathering of 25 EO and EOA members from all over South Africa to a 2-day retreat at the stunning La Cotte Farm in Franschhoek where the women took part in workshops that included yoga and breathwork, wardrobe styling and a personal photography experience. Dinners were held at the impressive Chefs Warehouse at Maison and Reuben’s. It was an incredible bonding experience and a beautiful way of bringing together our 3 SA chapters.

Forum Retreat

Forum 4 went on a WILD retreat. When the forum was told by their retreat planner, Dylan Joseph, to pack their passports. They knew nothing else. A few hours later they found themselves hanging over Victoria Falls.

GG Alcock Tour Of Langa

On the 2nd of February 50 EOers climbed into 8 minibus taxis to head out for an immersive experience in Langa. Upon arrival everyone had an opportunity to visit a local business and home of people working and living in the township. Exploring Langa on foot to get a sense of what life looks like for most Cape Town residents was an eye-opener for many. By 17h00, it was time to meet up at the famous Jordan Ways of Cooking restaurant for a presentation on the informal sector by the white Zulu himself, GG Alcock. GG is best known for his books on Kasinomics – the economy that exists and thrives in the informal sector. After being regaled with insider stories and a new set of statistics that differ vastly from the ones we hear in the media, we enjoyed the delicious food that Jordan had prepared for us.

WHAT MEMBERS HAD TO SAY:

“This was an incredible event. Truly fascinating and an example of the unique value that EO adds to my life, business, and soul. Thank you.” -Ed O’Reilly

“The Informal sector does not equate to poverty. I am my own worst bias. GG was incredibly knowledgeable and engaging. I love having my point of view interrupted.”

-Amir Tal

Steam Train Outing

EO is all about creating once-in-a-lifetime experiences and connections, and Sunday, 26th February, was one of these opportunities, thanks to Engagement Chair Tracy Jones.. EO members and their families had the opportunity to step back in time and take a vintage steam train to Elgin. Families boarded the train near the Waterfront at the Harbour Bridge Platform before the train meandered through Cape Town and its surrounds until the majestic Sir Lowry’s Pass was reached. Arriving at the foot of the pass, the train embarked on an epic climb up one of the steepest railway lines in South Africa towards the lush Elgin Valley before arriving at the Steampunk-inspired Art Deco Elgin Railway Market. Families were treated to breakfast hampers by Dish Social, while mimosas and coffees set the tone for a fabulous Sunday out exploring.

WHAT MEMBERS HAD TO SAY:

“We absolutely loved the steam train trip to the Elgin market. Spending quality time with other EO members and witnessing our kids interact was great. The views were spectacular, and the market was a great experience. All in all a superb day out. Thanks, EO!!” -Julie

Caldicott

“It was a fantastic day out, and we loved the experience! Well thought out and organised!” -Rahul Jain

A FEW ACHIEVEMENTS AND HIGHLIGHTS

EO Cape Town Breaks MyEO Record at GLC:

The Cape Town chapter played host to over 1200 EO members from all over the world in April for the biggest EO event of the year- Global Leadership Conference aka GLC and our chapter made sure it was a trip to the Mother City, they would never forget. We hosted 59 MyEO events with 1100 registered members, the largest number in EO history, which included exclusive dinners on the top of Table Mountain, Helicopter rides, Safaris, Dinners in people’s homes and many many more truly wonderful events.

EO Cape Town in the Press:

Check out our LinkedIn profile linkedin.com/company/eocapetown/ to see how EO Cape Town have been popping up in the press. From Adam Shapiro’s closing of SA’s tech skills gap to the Revival of the Travel Boom by Ingram Casey and Anton Gillis, to Women in Business where the voices of Gaynor McArthur, Carmen Amos and Yvonne Wakefield are bandied about in the media.

EO CAIRO

OUR FIRST SOCIAL OF THE YEAR

OUR TOP 3 EVENTS

1. GALA at The Grand Egyptian Museum

2. Florenica Andres’ - Shattering Self-Doubt

3. Joey Evans‘ - From Paralysis to Dakar

EO DURBAN

YEAR-END FUNCTION WAS THANKSGIVING ON 5 NOVEMBER 2022

More than 70 EO members and spouses and life partners met at the iconic Pencil Club to enjoy an evening of live music, delicious food and wines and rugby on the big screen. There was a great atmosphere and fun was had by all.

OUR TOP EVENT

On 21 April, EO Durban had the pleasure of the company of Nir Zivara, who is an EO Israel member. Nir spoke on his unique approach to Branding and Marketing, and he took our members on a journey to re-think our brands and to create a repeatable and executable marketing plan. This event was very well-attended and highly rated, and the members thoroughly enjoyed learning from another EO member.

A GREAT HIGHLIGHT

This event was with Dr Imtiaz Sooliman from the Gift of the Givers in October 2022. Dr Sooliman spoke to more than 100 EO members and potential prospects at the beautiful Oyster Box hotel and he received a standing ovation. Dr Sooliman shared his message of how we are all called to help humanity in any possible way and he shared stories of how he has been involved in many disaster relief projects.

EO ISLAMABAD

BEGINNING OF THE YEAR DINNER

EO Islamabad started off its year in style with a spectacular kickoff event that set the tone for an exciting and fruitful year ahead. The event was attended by EO members, their spouses, and esteemed representatives from the Regional Council. In addition, leading business owners and dignitaries from the Capital were also invited to be a part of this momentous occasion. The President’s remarks at the kickoff were truly inspiring, motivating the entire chapter to strive for greatness, push boundaries, and uphold the tradition of profound learning and active engagement.

With the President’s unwavering support and vision, the chapter embarked on a journey of growth, innovation, and excellence in the past year. It was a remarkable time for EO Islamabad, and the chapter continued to build on its successes, deepen its knowledge base, and engage in meaningful conversations with like-minded individuals.

OUR TOP 3 EVENTS

1. EO Majlis 2023

EO Majlis-2023 is an event hosted by EO Islamabad that aims to provide a platform for entrepreneurs worldwide to come together, learn, grow, and connect with each other. The event is typically held over two days and is designed to embody EO’s core values and spirit. In addition to the formal sessions, EO Majlis-2023 provides ample networking and socialising opportunities. Participants can connect with fellow entrepreneurs worldwide, share ideas and experiences, and form lifelong bonds.

The event also serves as a showcase for the host country, in this case, Pakistan. Participants can explore the local culture, cuisine, and attractions and better appreciate the country and its people.

Overall, EO Majlis2023 is an unforgettable experience that allows entrepreneurs to learn, grow, and connect with like-minded individuals from around the world. It is an event that will be forever engraved in the memories of all who attend, and the recorded recap serves as a trip down memory lane for years to come.

2. Cars & Coffee

EO Islamabad’s first-ever ‘Cars & Coffee’ meet-up, hosted at the member-owned restaurant Street 1Cafe, was a resounding success. Attendees were treated to a morning of coffee, networking, and car appreciation, as they mingled with like-minded enthusiasts and discussed the latest trends and technologies in the automotive industry. The event also provided an opportunity for members to showcase their own vehicles and engage in friendly competition. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of the organising committee, the event ran smoothly and received positive feedback from all attendees. The event was a great success in terms of attendance and engagement, and it set the stage for future events aimed at bringing together members with similar interests and passions.

3. Why Grit Matters?

The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) Islamabad Chapter hosted an exclusive outdoor learning event on Sunday, 19th March, with Taimur Saleem Khan Jhagra (Former McK Partner, Former Provincial Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) titled “Why Grit Matters!”. The speaker shared his personal and professional journey from global consultant to politician and elaborated on why grit is essential for achieving long-term goals. The speaker’s inspiring message of perseverance and unwavering commitment resonated with the chapter members and provided them with a clear roadmap to survive and thrive in the toughest of circumstances. The talk was capped off by an engaging Q&A session on embracing risk, and how emerging entrepreneurs can contribute to making Pakistan a stronger, more prosperous economy.

A FEW ACHIEVEMENTS AND HIGHLIGHTS

1. GSEA National Finals

Our chapter in Islamabad has achieved an outstanding accomplishment in the GSEA National competition, as all of the winners were from our chapter. The success of these remarkable entrepreneurs is greatly attributed to the dedication and efforts of our GSEA chair, Taimur Adil.

The winner of the GSEA competition was Saad Siddiqui, who is the founder of Edversity.

The first runner-up was the founder and CEO of Inlights.ai, followed by the second runner-up, who is the co-founder of 2friends Kitchen.

These top-performing startups, Edversity and Inlights.ai, had the honor of representing Pakistan in the GSEA Quarterfinals held in Cape Town in April 2023, where they competed against the best startups from all around the globe.

2. Former President EO Islamabad and MEPA Finance Director

This year, we have yet another achievement to be proud of as the Former President of EO Islamabad, Usman Shaukat, was appointed as the Finance Director for EO MEPA.

This is a significant accomplishment for both EO Islamabad and EO Pakistan and reflects the exceptional caliber of our members. Usman Shaukat’s exceptional leadership, insightful vision, and unwavering dedication to excellence have been a source of inspiration for all of us.

His contributions have been invaluable in shaping the success of EO Islamabad, and we are confident that he will continue to make us proud in his new role at EO MEPA. His appointment is a testament to his outstanding abilities and a recognition of his exceptional achievements as a member of EO Islamabad.

DO YOU REMEMBER WHY EO?

As an EO member, there was a reason you joined this amazing organisation. Here, we hope to reignite that excitement and remind you why you chose EO.

Forum empowers you through real conversations with fellow members. Your dues help to update and manage Forum material and train the trainers.

MyEO offers personalised experiences and lifeenhancing connections through the MyEO platform is funded by your dues.

Learning your dues help facilitate world-class learning events and fund the online learning library. Mentorship a segment of your dues make possible the resources and training needed for mentoring success.

Public awareness of members and your chapter is possible because your dues help fund marketing and communications in your region.

WHAT VALUES DO I RECEIVE FROM MY MEMBERSHIP DUES?

Your global membership dues are directed toward the areas that are most important to you. This includes Forum, MyEO, learning, mentorship - and the events that strengthen your connections and unlock your full potential.

Member support partially funded by your dues, provides prompt concierge support by phone or email to you and your chapter.

Chapter support from EO and chapter staff is stronger because a portion of your dues goes toward training them.

Alliances and partnerships for products and services are available to you. Your dues help to fund the pursuit or partners and sponsors.

EO Hub - part of your dues are going toward technology upgrades that will make it easier for you to connect with fellow members.

The Connections it’s the connections, friendships and big ideas. It’s the infinite possibilities, the transformational growth and the knowledge that you are not alone.

Because of EO

EO JEDDAH

OUR TOP EVENTS

1. Dr Nabil Koshak | 15 September 2022

EO Jeddah Chapter members met in a special and exclusive session with His Excellency Dr Nabil Koshak. His Excellency Dr Koshak, CEO and Board Member of the Saudi Venture Investment Company, in addition to being the founder and supportive investor in the Athal Group (a group specialized in investing and investing money), is the head of the Saudi Global Entrepreneurship Network. The meeting will discuss many topics, the most important of which are “Venture Capital Management and Private Capital”, “Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program”, and “Management, Innovation and Technology”.

2. Make the Impossible Possible | Dr Badr Al Shibani | 14 November 2022

EO Jeddah Chapter members attended a lecture by Dr Badr Alshibani,  adventurer and Entrepreneur, certified coach and global speaker. For over than 20years, he helped and inspired thousands of people to adopt a healthy lifestyle and how achieve their dreams. He just completed the seven summits challenge, which is climbing the highest mountain on each continent, including Everest .he will talk about how to take on major challenges in 3 easy steps, he will share his secrets about his achievements, and inspire you on how to do the big changes to face your future. He will emphasize the idea that life is like a game...... ENOUGH.

3. Learning Session with Dr Abdulla Elyas | 14 December 2022

EO Jeddah Chapter members attended a learning session with Dr Abdullah Elyas, Co-founder Careem talked about his main passion and experience in his career.

4. Mr Mohammed Yousef Naghi | 14 February 2023

EO Jeddah Chapter members attended a friendly gathering with Mr Mohammed Youssef Naghi.

5. Exclusive Tour Islamic Arts Biennale 2023 | 16 March 2023

EO Jeddah Chapter members attended a special Exclusive Tour Islamic Art Biennale 2023.

6. Gala Dinner for Marc Stöckli & Khuram Saleem | 3 May 2023

The three EO chapters of Saudi Arabia jointly welcomed EO Global Chair and Board of Directors Mr Marc Stöckli and MEPA Regional Chair Mr Khuram Saleem, who will be visiting Saudi next month.

EO JOHANNESBURG

BEGINNING OF THE YEAR DINNER

The members of EO Johannesburg were treated to an evening exploring Johannesburg.

OUR TOP 3 EVENTS

1. In the trenches with Jonti Brozin

17 EO members were treated to a tour of Victoria Yards and had the privilege of hearing Jonti Brozin tell the story of Victoria Yards and their tenant’s journey. Jonti is an actuary by profession and the founder of Forever Young Capital.

He is an Impact Investor who believes that social and financial impact are not mutually exclusive.

2. Tenured Member Event at The Cookery

The recent EO Johannesburg tenured member event at The Cookery was an unforgettable experience. The celebration was held to honour the members who have been a part of EO for over seven years, and it was a true testament to the strong bond and camaraderie among this organisation’s members.

3. Sales Conference

EO Johannesburg held a Sales Conference on 19 October 2023. The Key Note speakers were Mark Keating, Venetia Butler, Shelley Walters and Helen Nicholson.

The conference aimed to provide attendees with valuable insights and strategies for improving their sales performance. Throughout the event, speakers shared their expertise on various topics; overall, the Sales Conference provided a unique opportunity for attendees to network with like-minded individuals and gain practical insights that they could apply to their sales efforts.

A FEW ACHIEVEMENTS AND HIGHLIGHTS

1. Ronen Aires wrote a book.

2. Jonathan Kohler won a few property awards.

EO JORDAN

OUR WELCOME DINNER

OUR TOP 3 EVENTS

1. Chasing Dreams by Hashem Sabbagh.

2. Fireside chat /Recruitment Event with Mr Micheal Sayegh.

3. Insightful sessions by renowned speaker Brian Brault.

A FEW ACHIEVEMENTS AND HIGHLIGHTS

1. Jordanian CEO joins WEF young global leaders

Read article here.

2. Our member, Nasser Saleh, is Number 2 on the list of Top 30 Fintech Companies of 2023

Read article here.

REGIONAL COUNCIL MESSAGES

We asked a few of our Regional Council to tell us about their achievements this past term and if they are staying on board (in the same or a different role) what they have planned for the new term.

WAHEED ADAM

EO Cape Town

Growth Director of EO MEPA FY22/23

As the RC of MEPA, our ambition to grow beyond anything seen in previous years meant we had to do things differently in order to achieve a different result, and we are certainly implementing new ways to achieve growth.

Results have been exceptional, and we are proud to state that all is going as planned; we may even beat the increased target set by the RC. To date, we have already achieved the target set by the global board of 177 members.

We are currently on 195 new members( 110% of the global target for MEPA) as of 29 May 2023. 34 are women or 17.4%, and for those under 35 years old 35 or 18%. We and closer than ever to reaching the RC target of 200 new members.

FAIZAN SYED

EO EO Karachi

Regional Chair of EO MEPA 23/24

My name is Faizan Syed, and I’m the incoming Regional Chair for the MEPA Region for the year 2023 to 2024. I founded and run East River, a full-service digital marketing company serving clients globally. My EO journey began in 2012 in EO, Karachi. I served in a number of board roles before becoming Chapter President from 2017-2018. After a gap year, I joined the Regional Council as an expert and worked my way through various RC roles to the incoming Regional Chair. A little bit about the MEPA region. The MEPA region is a huge region that includes the entire Middle East, Africa and Pakistan. We have 20 chapters spread across twelve countries in a landmass that covers 73 countries in total. And for this entire region, we believe we have three priorities that can drive tremendous member value.

Our first priority is GROWTH; as I said, there are 73 countries, and we’re only in twelve. There’s a lot of opportunity, and we hope to capitalize on this opportunity by expanding our EO chapter base across the region and our member numbers within our existing chapters.

Our second priority is MEMBER EXPERIENCE. We want to ensure that we deliver the best possible experience for our members through engagement opportunities, forum opportunities, learning, through regional events. And our focus is to ensure that our member body is the highest engaged, highest retaining member body globally. And finally, our third priority is the PATH OF LEADERSHIP. We want to ensure that members jump on the path of leadership right at the get-go as a moderator for their forums, move on to their chapter boards, move on to the Regional Council, and eventually represent our MEPA Region globally in the committees and in the Global Board MEPA offers cultural diversity, geographic diversity, climate diversity in a way that no other region offers, the language diversity, the religious diversity in a way no other region offers. And I think that with an engaged community, this is something we could truly achieve.

I look forward to meeting each of you over the coming year at our regional events and through EO, helping you achieve your full potential as an entrepreneur.

OUR TOP 3 EVENTS

EO LEBANON

EO Lebanon’s keywords of the year.

Learning & DISCOVERY

A GREAT HIGHLIGHT

DonaLeb, EO Lebanon’s GSEA candidate reached EO GSEA’s semi-finals !

EO KARACHI

OUR YEAR-END DINNER

EO Karachi organised the opening of the year dinner with panache and much gusto at British High Commission along with EO ball that was attended in full by EO members, spouses, many prestigious guests, consulate generals and dignitaries. Dinner was a delectable mix of continental cuisine and their were live musical performances. The chapter retreat was organised in Baku, Azerbaijan for EO members and spouses, with activities all around city, mountain tops, scenic iconic locations; local cuisines etc and received a 9.5 rating!

OUR TOP EVENTS

EO Karachi has remained very active in partnering with various health / NGO organisations for charity and helping in times of devastating floods in Pakistan. The members collected a generous amount that was donated to different organisations like TCF, Indus Hospital etc. A visit to the Indus Hospital children’s ward was held for members and families to spend time with the ailing kids and bring a smile to them. It was one of the very first events of EO Karachi.

Lots of learning events marked a successful year for the board. In the boardroom with the CEO of Unilever Pakistan, infamous cricketer Wasim Akram, Joseph Liu and many others provided the members with learning & personal growth opportunities. A unique event, one of a kind, Art, Music, and Life was arranged with soulful music, eclectic art and authentic old city cuisines. It was indeed a very interactive, integrated & engaging year for EO Karachi.

A FEW ACHIEVEMENTS AND HIGHLIGHTS

The year was full of events like our calendar suggested! And full of achievements of our members personally and professionally. From becoming advisor to PM, to launching new businesses, to GSEA events; made our chapter stronger than ever. Member integration events were planned throughout the year as well. Our top achievements were strategic alliances with Qatar airways & Izakaya and others.

Our charity drives throughout the year to give back to the community Our forum Olympics and overall member engagement not only within the chapter but also with Lahore and Islamabad. Our members also attended EO grow and GLC!

EO Karachi is also very proud that its own member Faizan Syed is now in the RLC for upcoming fiscal!

EO KENYA

EO KENYA FAMILY CHAPTER RETREAT

Our retreat took place in the Maasai Mara, Kenya, in December 2022. Brian and Jean Brault facilitated the 3-day event, and the theme for the retreat was family connection. The retreat got a phenomenal rating of 9 out of 10!

OUR TOP 3 EVENTS

We have had a busy year with some amazing learning events this year! The top 3 events for EO Kenya 2022/2023 are the Spy School Murder Mystery eventrated a whopping 9.8 out of 10; Compounding is 8th Wonder of the World with Mohnish Pabrai - which got an amazing 9.6, and finally, the Dabbawallas In-depth was rated 9.3!

A GREAT HIGHLIGHT

One of our achievements this year was co-hosting EO Grow in Kenya with the MEPA Bridge chapter. Approximately 120 attendees from about 18 different chapters across the world attended. The 3-day event’s learning included John Mullins and Alex Osterwalder sharing their depth of knowledge! EO Grow got a fantastic rating of 9.4!

Most of our incoming EO Kenya board members for 2023/2024 attended the GLC in Cape Town.

Some of the board shared a few testimonials:

“GLC 2023 was an excellent event with amazing networking opportunities and great learning sessions. A must-do to really take a step out of your business and get a bigger picture in a structured manner.” -Zafir Kurji, Incoming MyEO Chair

“GLC 2023 in Cape Town was a great event. The Chapter Training was eye-opening and well worth it. It is a must to addend if you are joining the board. The guest speakers were amazing. I would love to have had their full sessions/talks. It’s highly recommended.”

-James Savage, Incoming Forum Chair

“GLC in Cape Town was an excellent experience. The event had a number of different learning opportunities aside from the chapter officer training. The guest speakers were very good and diverse, the learn-arounds at Robben Island, Table Mountain, vineyards, the University of Cape Town etc., were well-organised and informative. The event offered so many opportunities to network with EO members from all over the world. I would highly recommend attending GLC.” -Ashish

Shah, Incoming Governance Chair

EO KUWAIT

BEGINNING OF THE YEAR EVENT

Chapter 10th Anniversary

OUR TOP EVENTS

1.

1. Tom Oliver - Perfect Storm Perfect Opportunities

2. John Sanei - “Transformation” Moving at Hyper-pace toward the uncertain future

3. Dr. Khaled Ghattas - Love and Leadership

4. Richard Mulholland - Why leaders fail and why you don’t have to

Learning Events

2. Our Annual Ramadan Ghabga

OUR RETREAT

EO LAHORE

International Retreat to Dubai | 10-12 March 2023

EO Lahore hosted a fabulous International Retreat to Dubai for two nights. The retreat brought together seasoned and new members who bonded over shared experiences, laughed together, and built meaningful connections that created lasting bonds among the members.

The main highlights of the retreat were a thrilling and adventurous quad bike ride through the mesmerizing safari desert, luxurious dinner on a private yacht while enjoying the stunning view of Dubai. Apart from these adventures, members explored the vibrant city of Dubai while enjoying the fun activities in the “Escape the Room” and “Theatre of Digital Art”.

It was a unique blend of adventure, culture, learning and networking trip.

OUR TOP 3 EVENTS

1. Learning Event | EO Talks | 30th October 2022

EO Lahore launched its first-ever “EO Talks” series – a concept inspired by TED Talks. This series aims to provide members a platform for sharing their inspiring entrepreneurial, personal and professional experiences and empowering them with more tools to reach new heights of success. Many members from across the globe appreciated the unique idea and showed interest in curating their motivational and inspirational stories.

The following six intellectual members were professionally trained by a renowned professor at a top-ranked university, who assisted them in curating their unique motivational and inspirational stories.

Kamal Amjad Mian shared his life’s inspirational journey and showed how to live a purposeful life and motivated the audience to follow their passion, break the mould and take risks. His story exemplified the importance of an environment that allows and nurtures alignment with personal values and passion. Shahid Hassan Warriach presented two behavioural tools that can be used to influence decision-making intensely, impacting willpower and performance. He shared transformational strategies for managing procrastination and initiating and implementing change. Khawaja Muhammad Anees started by asking, “How do we, as entrepreneurs keep Pakistan first and contribute in a meaningful manner?” His definition of this ‘meaningful’ contribution was one that has rarely been considered, and he linked it to the development of a visionary attitude.

SM Imran introduced the audience to an impactful leadership strategy that makes every leader an efficient and energising force. He visualised the power of influence by demonstrating a simple tool that is commonly looked at as a negative trait. This so-called negative trait is the key to developing an analytical mindset that is crucial for an effective leader. Dr. Omar Chughtai addressed an issue that we, as a society, avoid talking about, yet we all face it in one form or the other. He challenged the existing viewpoints about grief and guided the audience to understand what sorrow in everyday life is, to learn to view pain as an opportunity to grow and to apply concrete strategies to manage grief and transform negatives into positives. Gohar Iqbal passionately discussed understanding the purpose of life and finding meaning through his personal and entrepreneurial voyage. He took the audience through his life obstacles and displayed how the one thing that kept him going was persistence.

2. Learning Event | Don’t Mess with Cash with Alan Miltz | 29th November 2022

EO Lahore hosted an exclusive learning event, “Don’t Mess with Cash”, with one of EO’s most renowned International speakers - Alan Miltz. Alan is the founder of the cash flow story. He talked about implementing the Power of One to scale up profit, cash and value. He shared essential tools for analysing profitability, working capital management and cash flow optimisation. He ended his event with one of his favourites quotes, “Revenue is Vanity, Profit is Sanity, and Cash is KING”

3. Social Event Shaam-e-Ghazal (Ghazal Night) | 19th November 2022

EO Lahore planned a social night, “Shaam e Ghazal” – a beautiful and relaxing evening of poetry, mesmerising ghazals & a motivational talk for the members and their better halves at a famous historically renowned Haveli of Yousaf Salahuddin on 19th November 2022. The haveli was beautifully decorated with flowers, the speaker was mind-blowing and the traditional scrumptious food with ghazals of members choice made it a memorable night.

A FEW ACHIEVEMENTS AND HIGHLIGHTS

1. EO Lahore hosted three grand recruitment drives, brunch and dinner with focus on bringing gender diversity to the chapter. Recruited six females entrepreneurs.

2. EO Lahore secured first position in the Regional Large Chapter Incentive Program with two of our Forums, Leaders and Kissay, among the top two forums for referring most referrals.

3. Successful Launch of Navigator/Buddy Program for new members and Speed

4. Networking event every month to integrate tenured and new members.

5. Introduce Forum Cup – points based system- first and second round with amazing prize money for all forums and top three winning forums.

6. Successful launch of Internship program for members adult children in fellow members companies. Issued certificate to all children for successfully completing internship.

7. Hosted a GSEA National Finals competition in Lahore.

EO MEPA BRIDGE

OUR CHAPTER RETREAT

Our first chapter retreat for the year in Muscat, Oman in September 2022

OUR TOP EVENTS

Various Ultra Successful Virtual Learning & Integration Events (year-round)

We host several online learning and integration events over the year. Some of our highly rated successful ones included - Family in forum with Dr Amir Kfir, Fireside chat with Wasim Akram as well as Personal Branding for leaders with Sasha Strauss.

Joint hosting of EO GROW with EO Kenya as well as Chapter Retreat in Nairobi | March 2023

We co-hosted EO Grow in Nairobi with EO Kenya in March 2023

Seven successful virtual Forums as well as newly launched SLP forum key to the success of MEPA Bridge

MEPA Maverick’s Forum at their Retreat in Masai Mara, Kenya in March 2023

Unforgettable OIL Wilderness Chapter Retreat with SLP at Okavango Delta, Botswana | June 2023

Our third and final Chapter Retreat at Okavango Delta, Botswana – a UNESCO world heritage site in June 2023

EO OMAN

BEGINNING OF THE YEAR DINNER

OUR TOP 3 EVENTS

1. Learn about Coffee

2. Discover your Ikigai

3. From Para to Dakar

A FEW ACHIEVEMENTS AND HIGHLIGHTS

1. We invited members’ children to several learning events

2. We had 22 successful learning & social events over the year.

EO RIYADH

OUR CHAPTER RETREAT

This was a truly unforgettable experience that allowed us to immerse ourselves in the breathtaking beauty and captivating stories of AlUla, a town steeped in a rich tapestry of human and natural heritage. As we gathered together in this extraordinary location, we found ourselves at the crossroads of civilizations, surrounded by the remnants of ancient societies that have shaped the course of history. From the Neolithic peoples to the mighty Roman Empire, from the majestic Nabataean civilization to the influential Umayyad and Abbasid caliphates, and even the Ottoman era, the traces of these remarkable civilizations have miraculously been preserved in AlUla.

OUR TOP 3 EVENTS

1. «اخاطاف المفاهيم» - Exploring Concepts

One of many impactful learning events of the year that dove deep into thought-provoking topics, encouraging our members to challenge existing paradigms and explore new dimensions of understanding. Through engaging discussions, interactive activities, and thought exercises, we collectively expanded our intellectual horizons and gained fresh insights into various aspects of business, leadership, and personal development.

2. Marhaban Marc

EO Saudi chapters welcomed Global Chair Mr STÖCKLI in the capital city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Numerous strategy meetings were closed with a Gala Dinner hosted at our President-Elect’s residence, where members celebrated with Ardhah folklore. Marc’s visit served as a significant milestone for our chapter, as it allowed us to strengthen our connection with the global EO community. We had the privilege of engaging in insightful discussions, hearing inspiring stories, and gaining valuable guidance from a visionary leader. Marc’s presence left an indelible mark on our chapter, reinforcing our commitment to excellence and propelling us toward greater heights.

3. MyEO Baloot - Traditional Card Game in Saudi Arabia

In celebration of our cultural heritage and the vibrant spirit of our community, we organized a memorable MyEO Baloot event. Baloot, a traditional card game in Saudi Arabia, brought us together in an atmosphere of friendly competition and camaraderie. The event showcased the unique blend of tradition and modernity that defines our chapter, as we honoured our roots while embracing the global diversity that EO represents. MyEO Baloot provided an avenue for connection and enjoyment and highlighted the power of shared experiences in fostering lasting relationships.

A FEW ACHIEVEMENTS AND HIGHLIGHTS

This year has been filled with remarkable achievements and significant milestones for our members and the chapter as a whole. From groundbreaking entrepreneurial ventures to transformative personal growth journeys, our members have continually pushed the boundaries of what is possible. We take pride in celebrating the collective achievements of our members and the positive impact they have made on their businesses, communities, and beyond.

As a chapter, One of our chapter’s outstanding achievements was partnering with The Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monsha’at), and hosting a Leap Dinner in which 11+ chapters gathered for dinner, fostering collaboration, inspiration, and new opportunities.

EO SAUDI EAST

OUR END OF YEAR ANNUAL DINNER

OUR TOP 3 EVENTS

1. Ramadan Gathering

2. V-8 Forum Meeting

3. Cooking Session with the Family: “European Bread Making.”

A GREAT HIGHLIGHT Tarmeem “Social Responsibility Event”

CHAPTER RETREAT

EO TANZANIA

OUR TOP 3 EVENTS

1. Chapter Retreat

2. EO GROW

3. Individual Forum Retreats

A FEW ACHIEVEMENTS AND HIGHLIGHTS

1. Our chapter managed to increase members.

2. Coral Beach Hotel mentioned as top Hotel in Tanzania by Trip Advisor.

CHAPTER RETREAT

EO U.A.E.

RAK Members and their families got together at Al Marjan Island for an unforgettable weekend filled with excitement, music, food and drinks. They participated in a range of fun activities including a volleyball tournament and water sports. This mid-year social ended up being one of the most memorable events of the year.

OUR TOP EVENTS

1. The Power of Conscious Relationship - Helen Williams Participants and their partners spent an evening with Helen Williams, Wonder of Mindful ME, as they learnt the difference between conscious and unconscious relationships. The session focused on tools and mindfulness practices that can help enhance communication in relationships.

2. True Leadership - Kelly Eide

Kelly Eide, a Master Certified Equus Coach, believes you connect with your true nature by connecting with nature. In this True Leadership event with Kelly Eide, the participants partnered with horses to explore the concepts of leadership, communication, and relationship. The various activities and discussions left the participants with much food for thought by the time the event was over.

A GREAT HIGHLIGHT

Tools for Growing your Business - John Mullins

This two-day masterclass with John Mullins, Professor of Management Practice in Marketing & Entrepreneurship at London Business School, covered the essential tools needed for entrepreneurs to grow their businesses. From the right entrepreneurial mindset, to scaling up and adjacency moves, participants went from the highly engaging masterclass with better insight into business growth and a copy of John Mullin’s new book.

FIRE & ICE RETREAT

EO UGANDA

EO Uganda had an unforgettable weekend in Munyonyo, where members had the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in an ice bath, learn deep breathing exercises, and participate in bonding exercises to strengthen and deepen relationships within the Chapter.

OUR TOP 3 EVENTS

1. Alan Miltz - Cash is King!

In August, we had the pleasure of having Alan Miltz join us all the way from Australia for an incredible workshop. Alan has helped thousands of businesses double their profits, triple their cash, and increase the value of their business tenfold! Alan has helped companies of all sizes understand the financial story of their business. Even the most seasoned CEOs and CFOs have changed their companies forever by implementing his techniques. Thank you, Alan, for your invaluable knowledge and for taking the time to be with us. We look forward to having you back in Uganda again soon!

2. Mark Stökli Visits Uganda

It was an incredible pleasure to have Global EO Director Mark Stöckli visit us at the beginning of May to get to know the Uganda Chapter. The day started with a Chapter Board meeting, followed by sharing EO journeys, lunch, and finally, a walk through the busy streets of Kampala.

3. Christmas Social

EO Uganda celebrated the kick-off to the holiday season with a Christmas social with lots of fun activities, gift exchanges, and plenty of Christmas cheer!

A FEW ACHIEVEMENTS AND HIGHLIGHTS

1. MyEO Event with Uganda and Durban Chapters

Members from the Uganda and Durban Chapters went deep into the Bwindi

Impenetrable National Park to meet mountain gorillas at close range and observe a host of other primates, too, including chimpanzees. This was followed by a Game Drive where MyEO Groups and exploration trips allow members to connect and collaborate based on similar interests, passions and experiences. Like- Minded Individuals can organise and join bucket list trips with EO members from all over the world. Check out the Explore Tanzania, Explore Mexico and Explore Iceland Trips!

“The Gorillas and the game drives were amazing. But what sets these MyEO Trips apart from any normal trip anyone can join is the conversations. Like minded individuals sharing experiences on deep topics and conversations really move the needle for me”

2. Food Innovation in Uganda

Emiel Cevaal made significant progress with the food technologists of Betar Rancher’s in developing a hybrid streetfood sausage. A meat sausage combined with jackfruit for a large audience in Uganda. Our local partner in Kampala is serial entrepreneur Stephan Duyck, and he is excited about the potential of young jackfruit as a substitute for meat. We genuinely appreciate his opinion since Stephan is a longtime expert in the African food and hospitality industry. We hope the street food sausage will start more developments for the African market. Together we can raise awareness

about the potential of unripe jackfruit in Africa and a more plant-based future!

A big congratulations to our very own EO member Stephan for this incredibly innovative idea!

3. Kilimanjaro Climb

A huge congratulations to our very own Patrick Mbonye on this incredible achievement of reaching the peak of Kilimanjaro. “The best view comes after the hardest climb” You are a rockstar, Patrick!

Regional Council FY2023/2024 WELCOME

MEPA REGIONAL COUNCIL

JULIA FINNIS BEDFORD Experience Director EO Cape Town

GILBERT RUSTOM Regional Engagement Director (Ad-Hoc) EO Riyadh

DAYNA BAHIG Growth Director Africa EO Cairo

ABDULLAH ALARJI Growth Director MEP EO Saudi East

KUKI SHAH Area Director Tribe 4 EO U.A.E.

MOHAMMED AL KHARUSI Area Director Tribe 1 EO Oman

ZEID OWEIS Area Director Tribe 2 EO Jordan

ASHER KHAN Area Director Tribe 3 EO Lahore

DANIEL NEL Governance Director EO Cape Town

FAEQ ALALAIWAT Products Director EO Bahrain

NICOLA NEL Path of Leadership Director (Ad-Hoc) EO Cape Town

USMAN SHAUKAT Finance Director EO Islamabad

FAIZAN SYED Regional Chair EO Karachi

JOAQUIN CORDERO Board Liaison EO Guatemala

MEPA EXPERTS

RICHARD RAYNE Membership Africa

KIM WHITAKER Learning Africa

SIMA HAROUN Forum

WAQAS WAHAB Strategic Alliances

SHAFIQUE REHMAN GSEA Mentorship

SHEHERYAR SHAH MyEO

GANESH IYER Communications

BASEL ALABDULKARIM Member Engagement

TURKI AL RAJHI Accelerator

DINA EL MOFTY External Engagement

SHAHID HASSAN Membership MEP

SAFA SHARIF Chapter Launch

GOPAL JAGWANI Learning MEP

REHANNA MERALI Leadership

GROWTH COMMITTEE

MEMBER ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE

PATH OF LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE

ABDULLAH ALARJI Growth Champion & Growth Director Middle East and Pakistan

DAYNA BAHIG Growth Director Africa

AHSER KHAN Area Director Tribe 2

MOHAMMED AL KHARUSI Area Director Tribe 1

FAEQ ALALAIWAT Member Engagement Champion & Products Director

GILBERT RUSTOM Regional Engagement Director (Ad-Hoc)

DANIEL NEL Governance Director

JULIA FINNIS BEDFORD Experience Director

NICOLA NEL Path of Leadership Champion & Director (Ad-Hoc)

USMAN SHAUKAT Finance Director

KUKI SHAH Area Director Tribe 4

ZEID OWEIS Area Director Tribe 3

REGIONAL STAFF

MAY ABDULRAZIQ Director, MEPA

JOAQUIN ROIZ Director, Chapter Launches

JULIA KUTSER Products Manager, EMEA

CHARIE TAN Concierge

ROSELYN MUCHIRI Manager, MEPA

YRENE DIMLA Service Delivery Associate

GARETH VAN NIEKERK Manager, MEPA

LETICIA NAVARRO Events Manager, EMEA

LEARN & GROW

It’s time. Europe and MEPA have partnered to establish a cross-regional mentorship program. Give back by mentoring an entrepreneur anywhere in Europe and MEPA. Expand your horizons and get mentored.  Go to www.eo-mentorship.com to find our more and get yourself registered.

4 REASONS TO SIGN-UP FOR THE EUROPE-MEPA MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

1. Expand your global professional network and make valuable connections across Europe and MEPA

2. Build confidence and develop your leadership skills

3. Learn new skills and techniques to take back into your business

4. Experience the fulfillment of peer-to-peer learning through mentorship

5 REASONS TO SIGN UP AS A MENTOR WITHIN THE EUROPE-MEPA MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

1. Develop meaningful and long-lasting relationships with entrepreneurs from across Europe and MEPA

2. Make a difference in the lives of other entrepreneurs

3. Give back and pay it forward with mentorship

4. Be the change you want to see – become a mentor

5. Experience the fulfilment of mentoring another entrepreneur

5 REASONS TO SIGN UP AS A MENTEE WITHIN THE EUROPE-MEPA MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

1. Accelerate your entrepreneurial journey and achieve your goals faster

2. Elevate your entrepreneurial skills with mentorship

3. Gain insights from experienced entrepreneurs from Europe and MEPA

4. Receive personalised guidance and support tailored to your personal or business needs

5. Receive constructive feedback on improving your performance and decision-making skills