CEO of Careem Rides

Ashish Labroo

Ashish Labroo

Alumnus since 2016

 

Watch this episode of Unscripted for an insightful conversation with Strategy& Middle East alum Ashish Labroo, whose journey from rigorous operations experience to consulting to currently leading Careem’s ride-hailing business across the Middle East highlights the power of adaptability and hands-on leadership.

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From choosing career moves influenced by love and pragmatism to leading diverse teams across varied markets, Ashish shares lessons on embracing local nuances and staying close to the customers in a multicultural region. His philosophy of effective leadership centers on setting the right path and empowering teams to perform at their best.

He also opens up about personal practices such as meditation and the importance of defaulting to kindness in all aspects of life and work.

Watch this episode to learn more about career growth, leadership evolution, and the power of combining diverse experiences.

“You're always on the learning curve. There's never a moment you arrive and you say, I have it figured.”

Ashish LabrooCEO of Careem rides

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