Ep. 96: Peter Holmark, how does culture impact business in Saudi Arabia?

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In this episode of Leaders Talk, Karsten welcomes Peter Holmark, the Director of Organizational Development at Al Jomaih Bottling Plants in Saudi Arabia. Al Jomaih is a large family-owned company operating in various industry sectors.

In the podcast, Peter shares with Karsten his experiences of living and working in Saudi Arabia. He discusses daily life in Saudi Arabia, the dynamic business culture, and the role of women in the workplace. Peter also explains how the company responds to changes, addresses environmental issues, and shares anecdotes from his work life.

Timetable of the interview:

• Peter introduces himself and Al Jomaih (3:00)
• He explains the daily life in Saudi Arabia (5:10)
• He talks about environmental issues (21:00)
• Peter shares information about his background (26:45)
• He tells us about his high and low points (34:30)
• They talk about the reputation of Europe in Saudi Arabia (43:00)

Further Links:

https://www.aljomaih.com/

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Guest: Peter Holmark

Host: Karsten Drath

Production & Editing: Hannah Jandl & Daniela Magnani Hüller

Research & Preparation: Lena Wokurka & Antonia Kaiser