Tarek Saadi
This is the blog of professional consultant and investor Tarek Saadi, who is a graduate of McGill University and North Carolina State University. This blog will explore various aspects of Mr. Saadi’s personal interests and professional life, including his business activities, thought leadership, and consultancy.
Career History
Mr. Saadi is the founder and managing director of L Formation, which assists companies to expand their operations into the KSA and GCC markets. He was previously head and vice president of GCC, board member of Ericsson Middle East, and headed diversity and inclusion at Ericsson for the Middle East region. During his time with Ericsson, Mr. Saadi spoke at GSMA’s Mobile 360 Series – Middle East conference in October 2015. The conference’s lineup of speakers brought together executives from across the region’s mobile ecosystem – including mobile operators and vendors, industry bodies, and financial services firms – to discuss the future of the mobile industry in the North Africa and Middle East region.
Consultancy
A significant element of Mr. Saadi’s consultancy work is building stronger teams, and his approach is informed by the celebrated bestselling book Surrounded by Idiots by Thomas Eriksson. In the book, Eriksson categorizes personalities into four main types, arguing that once we understand this we can tailor our communications and interactions with other individuals, taking into account their category’s traits. Mr. Saadi’s work is also influenced by David Eagleman’s book The Brain, which explores individual perceptions of identity and reality to analyze the importance of social connections and how we make decisions.
Thought leadership is where a leader provides valuable insights based on their experience and expertise in a particular field. Thought leaders may advance traditional modes of thinking and challenge their audience or those they work with. As well as experience and knowledge, thought leaders typically have strong opinions, act in a transparent fashion, are able to think outside the box, and have a strong desire to share their wisdom with others.
Hobbies & Interests
When he’s not working, Mr. Saadi enjoys a diverse range of hobbies and interests, including skiing, reading, and swimming, and he enjoys fixing things around the home. He also has a passion for travel and has done so extensively. To date, Mr. Saadi has visited countries including Canada, the United States, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Italy, Germany, Spain, and the Netherlands, as well as regions in Asia, North Africa, and the Middle East. His professional topics of interest include business development, organizational strategy, and AI applications in various industries.
