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EDITOR ’ S NOTE
Welcome to the 41st edition of Intelligent CXO . It ’ s hard to imagine the colossal level of organisation which must go on behind the scenes ahead of one of the largest tech shows in the world , GITEX GLOBAL . The event takes place next month at the Dubai World Trade Centre ( DWTC ) with over 6,700 companies from 130 countries . On the front cover of this month ’ s magazine , we feature Trixie LohMirmand , Executive Vice President at the Dubai World Trade Centre , who gives us a behind-the-scenes snapshot of what happens at the show .
LohMirmand talks about what makes DWTC unique and how they have built a culture of considering first what ’ s best for the industries and stakeholders they serve before their own business targets . She explains how she mobilises her team to be the best they can be to provide a high level of service to their stakeholders . LohMirmand talks about the centre ’ s international growth and also how , closer to home , she is proud to be contributing to the Dubai D33 Vision to become the top best three cities globally . Turn to page 44 to find out more .
A new leader will often bring changes to the way a company is run . In this month ’ s Editor ’ s Question , three experts mull over the question , how do you ensure a smooth transition period for a change of leadership ? Turn to page 20 for top tips and advice .
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I hope you enjoy the magazine and if you ’ d like to contribute to any future issues , please do not hesitate to contact me by emailing rebecca @ lynchpinmedia . com
Rebecca Miles Managing Editor
ISSUE 41
Flexible , independent talent can make a huge difference to companies , especially where there are skill gaps . Outsized ’ s Talent-on-Demand 2023 report shows a 142 % surge in demand for flexible talent in the MENA region . Azeem Zainulbhai , Cofounder & Chief Product Officer at Outsized , outlines how the C-suite can leverage independent talent to drive competitive advantage . Turn to page 41 .
From page 70 , Emma Castle , Founder of Bright Island , talks about how her life has changed since being diagnosed with ADHD . Her
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