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Samineh I. Shaheem                                                                        Tommy Weir

BA in Psychology, MA in                                                                   Doctorate in Strategic Leadership
Management & PhD                                                                          Leadership
Organizational Behaviour

“The class discussions are what I enjoyed most about Professor Samineh’s class. We        “Professor T. Weir is the best choice to teach leadership at Hult. I do not believe there is
discussed a myriad of topics. Through these discussions I learned so much about           anyone more qualified that can teach us about leadership Dubai-style. His book on the same
cultures, religions, customs and behaviors. Professor Samineh did an excellent job        topic was quite enlightening with stories on various topics and interviews with business
breaking down corporate philosophies and their internal relationships. She taught us      leaders based in UAE. His method of teaching the course with classroom interaction and
about the current challenges the world faces today pertaining to gender inequalities and  discussions was quite insightful and interesting. I really enjoyed his last session where he
reasons why ethnicities or nationalities may not understand other nationalities. I could  taught us how to present to a CEO and the session changed our perspective on how to
always expect an intellectual conversation in her class. Last but not least, Professor    interact with top level executives. The leadership pipeline model was very thought provoking
Samineh was just an easy person to connect with on a professional level.”                 and taught me how leadership must be involved at every level of the organization. It has
                                                                                          been a pleasure to know Professor Tommy Weir, someone who is very accommodating,
                                                                                          understanding and truly amazing to know.”

Yasar Jarrar                                                                              Yusaf Akbar

PhD Manufacturing                                                                         DPhil
Engineering and Management                                                                Global Strategy
Business & Global Society

“Professor Yasar Jarrar is a thought leader in innovation in today’s complex world.       “Professor Yusaf Akbar is an amazing professor and a great person. He is a lecturer that
Professor Jarrar inspired us, the future global leaders, to look at the world through     you can listen to all day without getting bored. The amount of information that he knows
a different lens, and to design & implement sustainable business models for an ever       through the books he reads and the ideas that he generates are just astonishing! It an
changing world.”                                                                          experience itself to be taught by Professor Yusaf Akbar.

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