Current Position
Executive vice president and chief financial officer at Pharmacy1, a pharmaceutical chain in Jordan. 

Pharma Trends
“The profile of the pharmaceutical consumer is changing. Consumers are now better informed and expect the industry to provide products delivering better health and greater economic value. The role that pharmaceutical firms play in meeting society’s wellness needs cannot be underestimated.”

Competitive Edge
“In Jordan, our pharmaceutical industry relies primarily on manufacturing generic medicine, coupled with a high focus on quality. This strategy presents a huge opportunity to enter new markets and sell high-quality products at a competitive price.”

Definition of Success
“Success is a combination of health, happiness, material prosperity, love of family and friends, wisdom, influence, and fulfillment.”

Fact vs. Fiction
“I constantly hear people saying that Jordan’s retail pharmaceutical business enjoys the largest percentage of profits as compared to other industries, while the fact remains that it is highly regulated with a small profit margin. For this reason, industry success pivots on persistence and patience to see results.”

Favorite Film
The Godfather

Last Book Read
Integral Life Practice: A 21st-Century Blueprint for Physical Health, Emotional Balance, Mental Clarity, and Spiritual Awakening by Ken Wilbur, Terry Patten, Adam Leonard, and Marco Morelli

More Alumni Notes

Summer 2011 Table of Contents