C-SUITE PODCAST

Vitabiotics CEO and former Dragons’ Den investor Tej Lalvani joins C-Suite to discuss building the UK’s largest vitamin company, expanding into more than 80 countries, and what it takes to create brands that earn consumer trust across generations.

Mark Mortimer-Davies tells us how strong company culture helps businesses navigate pressure, from supply chain disruption to keeping teams aligned when plans change. 

Accor’s Raki Philips joins C-Suite to talk about the big calls he has had to make across the Middle East, Africa and Türkiye amid regional conflict and uncertainty — and why, despite the pressure, he believes the region remains one of the most exciting growth stories in global hospitality.

Poonam Bhojani, founding CEO of Innoventures Education, shares her journey in building one of the UAE’s leading education groups — and what it takes to prepare students, teachers and schools for the future.

Brandy Scott speaks to Noor Sweid, Founder and Managing Partner of Global Ventures, about what it really means to back entrepreneurs when conditions are tough. Her view is clear: a wait-and-see approach does not help founders build. Active support does.

30 March 2026. What keeps the UAE’s arts and culture scene going? Local residents who show up and support it. Alserkal Avenue Executive Director Vilma Jurkute tells Brandy Scott why community support is vital to helping the creative sector thrive in challenging times.

From Local Brand to Global Force: Squatwolf Founders on Supporting UAE Businesses

From Journalist to Academic Leader: Dame Heather McGregor on Career Reinvention

From Mumbai Entrepreneur to Emirati Changemaker: Firoz Merchant on Business and Philanthropy

From Hollywood Insider to Global Builder: Glenn Gainor on Producing Beyond the Studio System