Abdul Latif Jameel is a family-owned business that deals with a wide range of companies. When the company’s founder launched it, he was inspired by the Arabic proverb “If the wind blows, ride it.”
The proverb means we should take every chance in our lives and go with it to better our future, even if we are not sure where it will take us. However, the proverb may need to be clarified in today’s world and the tough economy. Knowing when the winds are starting to blow and in which direction to chase them is challenging. The existing and upcoming investors need to understand how to take informed business risks, how to make decisions, and the digitization methods they should take. In this case, navigating the winds is more important that chasing the winds.
Hassan Jameel is the Chairman and the Vice President of the Abdul Latif Jameel business. He is responsible for steering the winds for the family. Hassan is an expert in technology behind the company’s digitization plans. According to Jameel, digitization and mobility is among their top mission of Jameel; he noted that he does not want to be disrupted somewhat; his responsibility is to disrupt.
Steering the Winds of Opportunities
Abdul Latif Jameel is an organization that has existed for over 75 years. Hassan Jameel and his family have managed a company that began as a small gas station and has grown to one of the largest diversified companies in Saudi Arabia and the world. Today, Abdul Latif Jameel operates in over 30 countries in various sectors, including building and construction, engineering, and consumer products. Hassan Jameel leads the group to disrupt the world through technology and mobility in multiple industries, including health care, real estate, finance, and energy. The plan is meant to prepare the organization for future changes that will occur in the market.