Maarten Geeraerts, CEO of Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Group, delves into the strategic initiatives driving the company’s success. He discusses recent operational changes, including the introduction of two new business units, while sharing his vision for fostering innovation and a thriving work environment. Can you discuss a recent change that has made an impact on your operations, the larger industry, or your customers? Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Group is a widely diversified conglomerate. Ensuring a well-balanced portfolio of businesses with an intentional asset & capital allocation strategy is a key driver of our success. Recently, we enhanced our operations by introducing two new Strategic Business Units, Kanoo Global Investments and Kanoo Ventures. This not only optimized efficiency and focus within each segment, but also allowed us to pursue opportunities proactively in both regional and global markets. Kanoo Global Investments is dedicated to identifying and managing high-value investments across all asset classes globally, ensuring sustainable growth and strong long-term risk-adjusted returns for our shareholders. Meanwhile, Kanoo Ventures focuses on fostering innovation by supporting growth and early-stage companies focusing on new technologies and creating strategic joint venture partnerships that align with our vision of the future. Similarly, the Kanoo Real Estate division’s […]