Business leaders
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Trang Do on redefining modern heirlooms through meaningful luxury
Trang Do is on a mission to redefine modern jewellery. Her London-based brand, Kimjoux, fuses craftsmanship, ethics and emotional depth to create “modern heirlooms” — pieces designed to carry stories, not status. Guided by purpose and personal connection, Kimjoux treats jewellery as legacy, blending artistry and authenticity in equal measure.
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How security tech entrepreneur Marie-Claire Dwek mastered the art of resilience
Resilience, not technology, defines Marie-Claire Dwek’s leadership at Newmark today. From losing her home in the 1990s crash to returning as CEO of a once-struggling engineering firm, she has turned Newmark Security into a growing, service-led listed business built on human capital protection, recurring revenue, and a promise to herself.
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Eddy Massaad: The minimalist restaurateur rewriting global comfort dining
A single sauce became Swiss Butter’s global organising principle overnight. Founder Eddy Massaad turned a three-item menu and an obsession with systems, feeling, and design into a minimalist dining brand that stretches from Beirut to Dubai, London, and Madrid, built on comfort, honesty, and the discipline of doing things properly.
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Zineb Faress on elevating Moroccan gastronomy
Depth, heritage, and craftsmanship define Zineb Faress’s approach to business. In an industry driven by speed and reinvention, her company, Raphia, is reimagining Moroccan gastronomy as a modern art form. Rooted in memory, integrity, and artisanal precision, Raphia’s mission is both cultural and commercial — preserving craft while elevating tradition.
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Building a purpose-led food brand for modern families
So Nourished co-founders Nina Kavanagh and Safa Alkubaisi are redefining what family nutrition means. Their UAE-born brand blends functional nutrition and empathy, creating products that support focus, gut health, and development — particularly for children with sensory needs — while challenging the wellness industry to prioritise purpose over trend.
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Chris Kaspar: Redefining Digital Wellness
Technology should serve humanity, not consume it. That’s the conviction driving Chris Kaspar, founder of Wisephone and Sage Mobile, whose “intentional technology” movement seeks to heal digital dependence. From rejecting multimillion-dollar deals to redesigning devices for peace of mind, Kaspar is proving ethics and innovation can coexist.
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Todd Davison on reshaping SME finance risk
Todd Davison wanted SMEs to borrow without risking everything. His insurance venture has grown steadily, offering protection for directors against personal guarantee liabilities, and is now preparing for international expansion into other markets where guarantees are common.
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Faraz Khan and the business of flexible work
Flexible work has shifted from perk to business norm. Hybrid models, AI platforms, and changing workforce expectations have redefined how and where people work. Against this backdrop, MeetingRoomz founder Faraz Khan is positioning his platform — and his leadership philosophy — at the heart of the sector’s next phase.
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Specialist’s gambit: Steve Flavell, LoopUp, and the art of the strategic pivot
LoopUp’s strategic pivot is a masterclass in modern business resilience. Steve Flavell led the company through disruption, delisting, and reinvention, turning a near-collapse into a new growth story. As cloud communications gets smarter, LoopUp’s challenge now is to match operational excellence with innovation in a rapidly shifting market.
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Leading across boundaries: Dr Megha Kumar on trust, digital risk, and resilient leadership
Curiosity and connection shaped Dr Megha Kumar’s path to CyXcel. Now, as digital risk becomes boardroom priority, her interdisciplinary leadership helps companies navigate trust gaps and a new era of accountability.