A VISIONARY LEADER Few entrepreneurs have made more use of Bahrain’s business-friendly nature than Khalid AlQoud, a visionary leader whose journey from modest beginnings to the helm of AlQoud Foundation is a testament to resilience, innovation and unwavering commitment to community betterment. Kristian Harrison sat down with him to delve into the evolution of his entrepreneurial endeavours, the profound impact of AlQoud Foundation on Bahrain’s commercial landscape and the enduring importance of corporate social responsibility. Mr AlQoud’s odyssey commenced in 1998, with the humble beginnings of a small retail boutique. With an innate entrepreneurial spirit, Khalid quickly navigated into real estate while balancing his studies, before shifting to event management and a role within the aluminium industry. In 2007, he transitioned to work for a family business office located in Bahrain, which boasted more than 100 years of experience and service. “During my time there, I gained valuable insights into operating a successful business, which eventually led me to quit my job and start my own consultancy firm in 2012,” he explains. “The consultancy firm began to thrive, prompting us to expand our activities and eventually change the name from AlQoud Consultancy to AlQoud Enterprise. This marked another milestone in our journey, leading us to establish a second organisation: International Leadership and Coaching, in neighbouring countries including UAE and Kuwait. “During the challenging pandemic, our team came together to brainstorm ways to overcome the obstacles. This led to the creation of a foundation, which consolidated all our companies under interview Bahrainthismonth.com 18 May 2024
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