(C) Suite Talks

Welcome to (C) Suite Talks, a podcast bringing you insider access to the minds of some of the most influential CEOs leading businesses in Ras Al Khaimah and beyond.

Each month, hosts Janaan and Derick sit down for 15-minute power conversations with the people behind the title; to uncover the stories, strategies, and pivotal lessons that shaped their journeys.

For insights on leadership, ambition, and everything in between, follow (C) Suite Talks. It’s 15 minutes that just might change how you lead.

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Episodes

Sameh Muhtadi: Letting Nature Set the Blueprint

Sameh Muhtadi sees property development as custodianship. In this episode of (C) Suite Talks , the CEO of RAK Properties explains how designing with nature in mind can bring communities closer together while respecting Ras Al Khaimah’s ecological character. In just over 15 minutes, he offers insight into how travel feeds creativity, why grit and persistence matter in leadership, and how putting customers first—every time—allows growth, sustainability, and long-term value to move together....

Apr 05, 2026•27 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Anna Batchelder: Designing Education with a Bonsai Mindset

Anna Batchelder designs learning environments for long-term growth. In this episode of (C) Suite Talks , the CEO and co-founder of Bon Education unpacks why learning works best when it’s intentionally designed—structured enough to guide people, yet flexible enough to let them flourish. In just over 15 minutes, she reflects on designing programs that connect learning to real-world challenges, why understanding context matters more than grades, and how education can help the next generation find t...

Mar 01, 2026•21 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Esmaeel Alblooshi: Leading Mobility Through People

Esmaeel Alblooshi puts people at the center of how cities move. In this episode of (C) Suite Talks , the Director General of the Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority breaks down how success begins with choosing the right team, rewarding talent, and leading with clarity and purpose. In just over 15 minutes, he explores innovation in the public sector, from smart mobility initiatives to advanced air mobility trials, and explains why strong teams are the foundation for building cities that move, conn...

Feb 01, 2026•30 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Natasha Sideris: Scaling Hospitality with Soul

Natasha Sideris prioritizes longevity over virality. In this episode of (C) Suite Talks, the founder and CEO of Tashas Group reflects on building restaurants rooted in meaning: places designed for connection, consistency, and care, offering good food for any mood. In just over 15 minutes, she shares why repetition creates excellence, how culture beats strategy in hospitality, and what it takes to build brands that feel as relevant 20 years later as they did on day one across the UAE and beyond....

Jan 05, 2026•27 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Abdallah Massaad: The Leader Behind a Global Lifestyle Brand

Abdallah Massaad leads by paying attention to people, details, and possibility. In this episode of (C) Suite Talks, the RAK Ceramics Group CEO shares how a company rooted in Ras Al Khaimah became a global lifestyle brand, shaping homes from the Gulf to Europe and Asia. In just 15 minutes, he reveals how listening drives transformation, how design details become global bestsellers, and how a homegrown RAK brand earned its place on the world map.

Dec 08, 2025•16 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Sandra Louw: The CEO Who Learned to Begin Again

Sandra Louw believes leadership begins with knowing yourself. In this third episode of (C) Suite Talks , the CEO of RAK International Corporate Centre (RAK ICC) reflects on a career that’s taken her from South Africa to Singapore, Switzerland, and now Ras Al Khaimah, revealing what it takes to lead across cultures and continents. In just 15 minutes, she shares how adaptability, courage, and self-awareness have shaped her journey in international wealth management and why true leadership starts w...

Nov 03, 2025•21 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Raheel Ahmed: The Lifelong Learner Leading RAKBANK

Raheel Ahmed argues that better questions build better businesses. In this second episode of (C)Suite Talks, the RAKBANK Group CEO frames leadership as a quest for knowledge, emphasizing the humility of learning and the value of curiosity. In just 15 minutes, he reveals the habits and experiences that took him from China and Zimbabwe through London to Ras Al Khaimah, serving customers from all walks of life across the UAE.

Oct 06, 2025•24 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Guy Laliberté: Lessons from the School of Life

In this episode, Guy Laliberté, the visionary behind Cirque du Soleil, reflects on his unconventional path to success, emphasizing a "school of life" approach over traditional business education. He delves into the formative experiences and core values that shaped his journey from street performing to global entrepreneurship and even space travel. Laliberté also shares insights on navigating challenges like a chess game, the importance of intuition, and a pivotal marketing failure that taught him the value of deep market understanding.

Sep 08, 2025•19 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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