Mishal Kanoo is Chairman of The Kanoo Group, one of the largest and most diverse family owned group of companies in the Middle East. The Kanoo Group has diversified interests including financial services, shipping, travel, machinery, logistics, oil & gas, ports, power, and chemicals. Mishal is the 4th generation to... Read more
Mishal Kanoo is Chairman of The Kanoo Group, one of the largest and most diverse family owned group of companies in the Middle East.
The Kanoo Group has diversified interests including financial services, shipping, travel, machinery, logistics, oil & gas, ports, power, and chemicals. Mishal is the 4th generation to run the vast organisation. Today, he sits on the boards of over 15 companies ranging in sizes from US$10 million to over US$1 billion, chairing and vice chairing some while being a Director of others. Most notably, he is currently the Chairman of Freightworks, Johnson Arabia, and BRC, Vice Chair of UACC as well as his own Family Business.
Kanoo has a reputation as a futurist and strategist with a strong track record of forecasting economic developments in and around the Middle East. He publicly spoke about “gold prices being overpriced and overrated” at a Gulf Business forum way before Warren Buffet talked about it. He often wrote about the Dubai property bubble when people were still buying and some time before it burst. His take on the Arab Spring was that “it is not spring, nor is it a revolution in Egypt. Just a change of face”.
Kanoo started his working career with Arthur Andersen in Dubai before joining the Kanoo Group in 1997. He is a powerful advocate of education, and believes that it allows people to take responsibility and control of their lives. He is also a Professor at the American University of Sharjah School of Business Administration and writes regularly for the regional media.
Being part of the House of Kanoo, which celebrated over 120 years as a family business in 2010, Kanoo is well aware of the business requirements for success. His wide-ranging knowledge of regional business affairs and global capital markets give him a special insight into life in the Gulf region.
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You can book Mishal Kanoo through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Mishal's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Mishal Kanoo's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Mishal tailored to your event.
Mishal Kanoo speaks on Business & Management, Entrepreneurial, Innovation & Creativity, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Mishal to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Mishal Kanoo for events worldwide, subject to Mishal's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Mishal Kanoo is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Mishal can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Mishal Kanoo on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Mishal can offer.
Mishal Kanoo delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Mishal Kanoo's areas of expertise include Business & Management, Entrepreneurial, Innovation & Creativity, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation. To get a clear sense of Mishal's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Mishal Kanoo can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Business & Management, Entrepreneurial, Innovation & Creativity, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation is relevant. Details of Mishal's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Mishal Kanoo is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Mishal Kanoo, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Mishal's current availability for your dates.