Career Advice From the Regions Top CEOsCareer Advice From the Regions Top CEOs

Simon Cooper Deputy Chairman 

V. Shankar  Executive Director  

Michael Tomalin CEO National Bank 

Rick Pudner  CEO Emirates NBD

& CEO HSBC  Middle East

& CEO  StandardChartered Bank

of Abu DhabiCEO Emirates NBD

“ ” lk d h“Eye on Careers” – a talk radio show

Eye on Careers – Talk Radio Show

“there is no such thing as a career path, there are a series of opportunities and

it is how you react to those opportunities that defines whether or not you succeed”

Simon Cooper Deputy Chairman & CEO HSBC Middle East

“I believe people should build skill sets that are “spiky” - unique skills and knowledge which can collectively create a mosaic of complementary profiles that deliver real value that people are willing t f Thi i h t t f i t “h it l”to pay for. This is what transforms you into “human capital”, as distinct from simple “human resource”

Rajeev Kakar EVP & Regional CEO, CEEMEA Fullerton Financial Holdings (FFH)

“There should be a seamless fit between an executives capabilities and their strategic direction. Too often people are busy chasing opportunities in the market rather than allowing the opportunities which exist inside themselves to grow and blossom and that is wherewhich exist inside themselves to grow and blossom, and that is where true value creation lies.”

Cesare Mainardi, Global CEO Booz & Company

Eye on Careers

Shane Phillips, a leading Executive Search Consultant, uses world class career management strategies to help people get their professions back on track, highlighted with real life

t i f th i t CEO d B isuccess stories from the regions top CEOs and Businessmen.

Dubai is flush with unbelievable success stories such as Easa Saleh Al Gurg BR Shetty Micky Jagtiani or Mohi-Den BenSaleh Al Gurg, BR. Shetty , Micky Jagtiani, or Mohi-Den Ben Hendi; all of which started with nothing more than the shirt on their backs only to rise up and build empires in the sand.

By drawing parallels between these inspirational stories and the audience, “Eye on Careers” provides tangible examples and concrete principles listeners can use immediately to drive their p p ycareers to new heights.

This is interactive talk radio with knowledge shared and audience participation encouraged.

Thursdays 8-10PM

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Host Shane Phillips Michael Tomalin, CEO NBAD V. Shankar, CEO SCB

As a leading Executive Search Consultant in the MENA region Shane has focused on C Level and Board assignments across the globe and placed senior executives in Investment, C i l d R t il b ki P i t E it d ICommercial and Retail banking, Private Equity and Insurance.

Shane is the host of the show “Top Guns” on Zee TV, as well as a writer for CEO Magazine and Global Citizen Magazine Hea writer for CEO Magazine and Global Citizen Magazine. He has an MBA from London Business School and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of British Columbia. A Non Executive Board Member of Fortis Group Holdings andExecutive Board Member of Fortis Group Holdings and Chairman and Founder of Big Brothers Big Sisters UAE.

Feature Article with Rick Pudner, CEO of Emirates NBD

Feature article with Simon Cooper, CEO of HSBC

Feature article with Ihsan Jawad, CEO of Honey Bee Tech Ventures Founder of Zawya comVentures , Founder of Zawya.com

Raza Beig CEO Splash

Avi Bhojhani Group CEOAvi Bhojhani, Group CEOBates Pan Gulf

V. ShankarCEO Standard Chartered Bank

Eye on Careers

The recorded radio shows are quickly turned into pod casts andThe recorded radio shows are quickly turned into pod casts and can be used as part of an effective social media campaign.  Dubai 103.8 provides these pod casts for unlimited online use.

Career Management is an “Evergreen” topic , which means the pod casts which are created  at 103.8 will be relevant for the next p5 years or more.  Thus a show theme  on “How to Negotiate Your Salary” or “How to Get an Interview at Your Dream Company” will be a welcomed addition to any career services website and will bebe a welcomed addition to any career services website and will be listened to intently  for years to come. 

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Sponsorship Mechanics

Minimum 13 week commitment

4 X Sponsor crediting sweepers per show with brand credit and 8-10 word tagline

25 Recorded show promotions with brand credit and 8-10 d t li th h th kword tagline through the week

15 Spots (30seconds) run of station per week

“No matter where you work, you are not an employee. You are in y , y p ybusiness with one employer — yourself —in competition with millions of similar businesses worldwide…Nobody owes you a career. You own it as a sole proprietor.y y p pAnd the key to survival is to learn to add value everyday.”

Andy Grove, Co-Founder Intel

“It is crucial to execute effectively. The strategy must be there of course, but execution is key and it is often on that front that executives fail. Successful execution requires a capacity to focus on detail when required, a clear timetable and strong supporting staff.”

Jeff Singer, CEO NASDAQ Dubai