DEEP DIVE
It is worth remembering that optical fibres are at the core of distance learning , telemedicine , remote work and all shared content platforms as we witness the Digital Transformation around us . It is fascinating that this strand of glass , invented by Corning over 50 years ago , is helping us every day to connect , communicate and work better together and to expand the bandwidth of human potential .
How do you deal with stress and unwind outside the office ?
I ’ m a history fan , so when I ’ m looking to unwind , I love to travel , especially to see historical places or read books or listen to podcasts on ancient history . It helps remind me that growth requires patience and time . It is also fascinating to see how our ancestors advanced despite all the limitations they faced at the time . I also make sure to spend time with my kids , experiencing the world through their eyes , which I believe teaches me something new every day .
If you could go back and change one career decision , what would it be ?
I am a great believer that we are the yield of many different small and big decisions that we have made since a very early age . This has had a profound impact on every aspect of my entire life and I would not change anything , because I am here today as a result of all the highs and lows I have experienced over the years .
TECHNOLOGY IN MY VIEW EMBODIES THE PHILOSOPHY OF EXPLORATION THAT ALWAYS INSPIRES US .
However , I believe the main underlying challenge is hesitation from private funds to join these transformation projects and the pressure on state funds to do many things at the same time could limit it from reaching its full potential .
What changes to your job role have you seen in the last year and how do you see these developing in the next 12 months ?
The nature of challenge has changed and with it the nature of complexity . This excites me because this requires me to learn even more and work even harder to build the set of competencies required . The other aspect to what I do largely involves people and this presents me with the most complex challenge as I believe a good leader is as good as his team .
What advice would you offer somebody aspiring to obtain c-level position in your industry ?
Take the time to prepare yourself , find a mentor to learn from and make sure you ’ re ready to give wholly to the industry . I also believe only with patience comes experience , which allows you to do actual learning . It is a long and hard journey to take and only with persistence and hard work you can get there . �
What do you currently identify as the major areas of investment in your industry ?
I believe infrastructure will continue to be a main driver for investment because the world that we want to live in requires specific levels of technology-infrastructure advancement . In understanding that we can also see that as infrastructure is being built , we see investment flowing into areas of Digital Transformation , cybersecurity and platform innovation . The world we will live in is being built now .
What are the region-specific challenges when implementing new technologies in the Middle East and Africa ?
Our region is extremely diverse and this can be seen by understanding which stage each nation is at . Some nations have achieved their aspirational infrastructure projects while others are on the way , and some due to complex geopolitical or financial situation haven ’ t even started .
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