Talal Al Ajmi: World's Best Emerging Leader 2022
Selected as World's Best Emerging Leader 2022, Talal AL Ajmi, Founder and CEO, VI Markets , Kuwait is an exceptional entrepreneur who believes with the right education anything is possible. His passion and dedication makes VI Markets one of the largest in the region.
By WCRC Editorial · Global · 14 Nov 2022 · 3 min read
WCRCLEADERS in conversation with Talal Al Ajmi, Founder and CEO, VI Markets, Kuwait
Talal Al Ajmi, Founder and CEO, VI Markets, Kuwait
Under the stellar leadership of Talal AL Ajmi, VI Markets Kuwait is growing exponentially through technology, education and unparalleled services.
What makes a strong leader? What are your key leadership strengths are make the strongest attributes of success.
I believe in order to become a leader , you have to build a trust- relationship between you and the whole organization and this can only be achieved through hard work. I work almost 16 hours a day and dedication is a key element for any organization to flourish, that’s why I care for every single detail concerning my work.
An accomplishment that you consider to be the most significant in your career? What challenges did you face to reach to the success.
I believe opening this kind of business in the gulf and surviving all the obstacles and becoming the most-trusted and pioneer in this field is what I call a great accomplishment. I faced great challenges from financial ones to fierce competition.
What is a role of leader in these challenging times. List 5 in order of priority.
Acknowledge that this is a challenging time and display empathy
Assure the team that they have all the support
Talal changed the concept of trading within this market through providing them with the right education (workshops and seminars) and obtaining the FCA licenses, that insured credibility and professionalism
What is your vision and how do you share that with your shareholders, employees and others?
My vision is to empower all those interested in trading online through education, by providing them with free workshops and seminars both online and on premises. Education is the key to flourish and this is definitely communicated with both my employees and the shareholders as we both share the same vision and working on it. My employees do get the opportunity to learn and get empowered as well.
