CorporateConnections Hosts Fireside Chats for Its Members

CorporateConnections, the UAE business networking community, hosted a fireside chat for its members featuring a renowned guest speaker and thought leader, Suresh Kumar, former CEO of Emirates NBD Group.

During the chat, the industry leader shared his valuable insights on a variety of topics including banking, macroeconomics, UAE taxation and financial regulations. Suresh Kumar, former CEO of Emirates NBD Group, is widely respected in the UAE banking community and is currently Chairman of IBPC Dubai. Commenting on the global banking crisis, Suresh Kumar asserted that UAE banks are in good financial shape and have the support of the ruler. He believes that opportunities are hidden in the various plans announced by the government, and businessmen must study them for guidance. He also sees Saudi Arabia’s modernization as one of the region’s bigger opportunities. His personal views on taxes are in line with those of the UAE government, which sets a minimum burden of 9% and strictly adheres to the rules.

Chirantan Joshi, National Director, CorporateConnections, said: “Suresh Kumar has not only seen Dubai’s meteoric rise, but has played a major role in its financial success. We are honored to have him address our members and help CorporateConnections accelerate through learning and development activities professional and personal growth of members.”

The fireside chats, hosted by CorporateConnections, are an invaluable platform for leaders to connect with like-minded individuals, offering attendees an opportunity to leave with a wealth of knowledge on how to navigate changes in the country’s tax and financial regulations. With the opportunity to learn from one of the leading figures in the UAE banking industry, the conference was a great success.

CorporateConnections UAE is a global community where leaders can build business relationships, gain access to advanced professional development opportunities, and participate in peer advisory groups.