Zayd Khalid Maniar:

In the vibrant city of Dubai, Zayd Khalid Maniar emerges as a beacon of innovation and leadership, as his journey is fueled by ambition and a relentless pursuit of excellence by the leadership team at Crowe’s UAE Firm as well as the dynamic and beloved Rulers of Dubai, and the United Arab Emirates. As Managing Partner of Crowe UAE, his vision continues to draw inspiration from the Firm’s 400 strong dynamic and visionary workforce and landscape of opportunity that is Dubai. He and his fellow management team inspire young dynamic leaders of tomorrow to reach new heights. Together, we can redefine the boundaries of success in the dynamic world of business.

Follow up on the same, we at CIO Business World took an interview with Zayd Khalid Maniar.

Below are the highlights of the interview:

1. Brief our audience about your journey as a business leader until your current position at your company. What challenges have you had to overcome to reach where you are Today?

   Zayd is Crowe’s UAE Managing Partner and has been a member of Crowe’s UAE Management Team for over 15 years. 

   As Managing Partner his duties include executive responsibility for the Firm’s strategy, overseeing its membership affairs at Crowe Global, and managing the expectations of stakeholders, regulators and their greatest asset, their people.

2. Tell us something more about your company and its mission and vision.

   It’s simple. Every day, we help our clients make Smart Decisions that bring Lasting Value, with an environmentally conscious approach.

3. Where do you envision yourself to be in the long run, and what are your future goals for your company?

   Our Global Leadership Team has a clear vision for the future, which I am pleased to drive forward. To enable our beloved colleagues, and clients, to enjoy sustainable growth. In the long run, I strive to support our service line leaders and help them ensure the firm has robust policies and procedures to support the exciting new era of growth.

4. Looking ahead, what are your main goals and aspirations for your company’s future?

   Looking ahead, we aim to be an important support system for our clients when adapting to and implementing government policies, regulations and adhering to compliance.

5. What inspired the vision that drives your company’s strategies and innovations?

   I am inspired by my family and the great leaders of this prosperous nation. Education continues to evolve, both at our firm and at home and a lot a changed to how we learn and develop. I am pleased to be able to learn from 7 year olds and 70 year olds, alike!

6. How do you foster a culture of innovation within the organizations you lead?

   By having an attitude that’s adept to change. Only then may we embrace innovation.

7. What strategies have you found effective in building a diverse and successful career?

   The strategy for diversity and success is the ability to adapt to changing market and regulatory norms.

8. What advice would you offer to emerge business leaders striving to make a positive impact in the Middle East?

   We live in exciting times, so ask yourself what you can contribute, not what you can get out! Remember, every time you fall, is an opportunity for you to rise to greater heights!

9. Where do you see the business landscape developments heading in the next 5-10 years, and how do you plan to stay at the forefront of these developments?
   

   The Middle East market and in particular Dubai are a robust engine for growth. We need to use our core competencies to ensure we can benefit from opportunities and, navigate challenging conditions.

   Source: CIO Business World