Innovation / #30 / Innovation is at the heart of everything we do, and entrepreneurial spirit is a core value to our Group and a key to our success. Add to those ingredients, and in Forat Al Haider’s words: storytelling, authenticity, boldness, and an agile mindset. In this episode of The Podcast, Lynn Al Khatib, VP of Communications, hosts Forat Al Haider, Director of Beauty Innovation, to talk about his role in creating and partnering with brands for our Group, most importantly brands that...

Sustainability / #29 / “Fashion is one of the most harmful industries on the planet.” A powerful statement by a powerful force in the fashion industry, named one of @Time 100 CLIMATE’s most influential climate leaders in business for 2023, and the only fashion designer to attend COP28 exhibiting her “Stella McCartney’s Sustainable Market”! In our first podcast of the year, Lynn Al Khatib, our VP – Communications, hosts Stella McCartney and takes us on a closer look at Stella, her brand, and...

People and Culture / #28 / In this engaging podcast episode, titled "Learning is a Lifelong Habit," host Lynn Al Khatib, Group Head of Communication at Chalhoub Group, introduces a special guest, Aurélien Cuellar, who shares his transformative experience attending an executive leadership program at Harvard Business School. Aurélien, a technology business partner at Chalhoub Group, takes listeners on a journey through his motivation to embark on this learning adventure after a decade in his...

Sustainability / #27 / Our journey continues with another episode in our Sustainability Series. Joseph Sabbagh - Group Head of Country Management Operations, Hasna Raisy - Senior RSO Manager, and Rawad Hossein - Head of Safety & Security, share their insights with our host and Group Head of Communication, Lynn Al Khatib. We've made strides in retail operations, accessibility, and the environment. E-receipts and safety measures are transforming our stores. Let's create a better future...

Sustainability / #26 / Join us in this episode of The Podcast by Chalhoub Group, where we unveil our achievements towards paving the way to Net Zero and getting our targets SBTi validated, in addition to discussing the urgent need for collective action to tackle climate change. Lynn Al Khatib, our Group Head of Communication, hosts Ibrahim Al-Zu'bi, Chair of the Global Council on SDG13-Climate Action, and Florence Bulte, our Chief Sustainability Officer, to share their insights and...

Innovation / #25 / A recent study shows that 60% of professionals today want to be entrepreneurs or have their own business. With Entrepreneurial Spirit being a core value of our Group, a Group founded by entrepreneurs at heart, comes The Greenhouse as a space for bold entrepreneurship, helping startups see the light and grow through The Startup Studio and Accelerator Programs. Join Lynn Al Khatib, our Group Head of Communication, hosting our colleagues Rafi Dikranian, Product and...

Trends & Brands / #24 / Is skincare the largest growing segment in prestige beauty today? What new trends are shaping this industry? Why are consumers choosing clean beauty and science-backed products? How is “Skin Care Nation” building awareness in communities as skincare becomes part of our physical well-being? In this episode of The Podcast by Chalhoub Group, Lynn Al Khatib, our Group Head of Communication and host, touches deeper on all these subjects and more in a lively discussion...

People and Culture / #23 / In recent years, women have made unprecedented gains as a vital part of the region’s workforce. They are highly educated, motivated, and increasingly visible across the public and private sectors. Their progress is momentous, but we still have a long way to go. We celebrate International Women’s day with our Group Head of Communication and host, Lynn Al Khatib, Sharmila Murat – Chief Investment Officer and Sharon Perolls – Retail and Experience Director, in our new...

People and Culture / #22 / In Episode 22 of The Podcast by Chalhoub Group, our Group Head of Communication, Lynn Al Khatib hosts our Chief of Staff, Geoffroy Bunetel and Dana Al Hamrani our Business Development Manager and NEXT Committee member in Saudi to talk about Governance in a family business. They also talk about our Alumni programme, NEXT Committee and how to achieve Servant Leadership in real life.

Tech / #21 / What is the Metaverse and what is all this buzz around it? After launching the “GCC State of the Metaverse and its Potential for Luxury Retail” report, we dive deeper into this topic with our experts in the field. Lynn Al Khatib, our Group Head of Communications, hosts Nick Vinckier, Head of Corporate Innovation, and Andrea Fetzer, Head of Strategy at Chalhoub Group, to go behind the scenes of the report.

Tech / #17 / After two years of dealing with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic—as well as its lingering effects—every industry’s leaders are coping with a variety of challenges, ranging from supply chain disruptions to staffing shortages to inflation. The tech industry is not immune to any of these issues, and all of them are added to the challenges that come with the rapid evolution the industry faces on an annual basis. In this new episode of The Podcast by Chalhoub, our Group Head of...

Sustainability / #16 / Our Sustainability Lead, Dana Dadoush and Group Head of Talent Acquisition, Damian Brown takes us through our sustainability report for 2021, future Group plans and the role HR plays in meeting our goals. The episode is hosted by our Group Head of Communication Lynn Al Khatib.

Trends & Brands / #015 / A spectacular episode set to take you on an enchanting journey into the creative process behind breathtaking masterpieces showcased at “The French Art De Vivre, A Dream To Share” temporary exhibition.

People & Culture / #014 / This episode is all about the learning culture & growth mindset that has been embedded in our Group. Our Learning & Development team also discusses the importance of developing agility to adapt to the ever-changing market circumstances. Tune in with: Antoine Zeenny: Senior Learning Experience Manager Sharnali Jani: Senior Learning & Development Executive Marcello Fernandes: Digital Learning Lead Zaur Shiraliyev: Group Head of Learning &...

KSA / #013 / Saudi Arabia’s fashion sector is evolving tremendously under its #vision2030 initiative. Tune in with our team as they discuss the new wave of Saudi Fashion: Dana Alhamrani - Business Development Manager Joseph Chalhoub - General Manager - KSA Fashion Turki Alqahtani - Retail Manager

Innovation / #012 / Embracing an innovative mindset creates and captures new values that drives sustainability, longevity, and business growth. Tune in to learn more about innovation with our very own: Rafi Dikranian - Marketing & Operations Manager Ludivine Labussiere - Head of Strategy Alice Fourquet - Head of Curation

People & Culture / #011 / Want to learn more about our recruitment process, where we scout for talent and what’s changed for us after the pandemic? Tune in with our Talent Acquisition Team: Damian Brown - Group Head of Talent Acquisition Alexandria Ashkar - Talent Acquisition Manager Naji Nakhle - Talent Scout (currently People Partner)

Innovation / #010 / In line with the Group’s transformation journey, this episode is all about normalizing failure, powering through innovation and being future proof. Tune in with Joanne Bassoul: Program Lead - Green House Accelerator, Heidi Armstrong: Founder - Wear That Management and Fuad Ali: Regional Visual Merchandising Manager.

KSA / #009 / This episode is a case study on Swarovski in KSA focusing on customer centricity mindset and the frontliners role, last mile delivery, e-commerce and the collaboration with MUSE, our Group Loyalty Programme. Tune in with: Johanna Baghajati- Senior Marketing Executive – Franchise Swarovski Shaza Al Khayat- National Sales Manager Heba Al Amri- Beauty Advisor KSA

Sustainability / #008 / In this episode, our partner @EVLAB - the first multi-brand electric vehicles platform talks to us about their journey and their partnership with the Group to shift to a cleaner energy structure. Tune in with: Kevin Chalhoub, CEO & Founder, EV Lab, Luca Rubino, Chief Marketing Officer, EV Lab, Linton Crockford-Moore, Strategic Creative Advisor, EV Lab Rami Riman, Admin Operations & Procurement Manager, Chalhoub Group.

Trends & Brands / #007 / In this episode, we talk skincare. Join Camelia Tahiri, Nipun Kumar, Eliane Fattal and Rima Frey as they introduce us to new skincare customer and the new skincare behaviours.