Think Local, Build Global: Fadi Ghandour’s Blueprint for Scaling a Thriving Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

True impact isn’t measured by what you build for yourself—it’s defined by what you create for others.

In this episode of Flavors of Ambition, we sit down with Fadi Ghandour, co-founder of Aramex and a trailblazer in Middle Eastern entrepreneurship, investment, and digital transformation. Fadi shares the vision, grit, and strategic thinking that led him to reshape the logistics industry, compete with global giants, fuel the growth of venture capital, and empower an entire generation of entrepreneurs.

At the heart of Fadi’s story is a commitment to solving problems for his own community—a philosophy that guided Aramex’s rise, and keeps him redefining industries through Wamda Capital, and transforming education through Ruwwad.

Joining the conversation is Akram Awad, Managing Director and Partner at BCG, who highlights how government-backed initiatives, venture-building, and talent retention are shaping the Middle East’s business future—and why talent, not capital, will be the region’s greatest competitive advantage.

Together, we'll explore what it takes to build an ecosystem that drives innovation, attracts investment, and supports sustainable growth in the Middle East and beyond.

Links:

Fadi Ghandour on LinkedIn

Wamda Capital

Ruwwad

Akram Awad on Linkedin

BCG Middle East

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