Don stands at the intersection of leadership, execution, and business transformation. With a global career spanning senior roles at some of the world’s most influential organizations including IBM, Microsoft, Cisco, Huawei, DAMAC, and JAGGAER, he has led teams across international markets and complex business environments, shaping strategy and growth at scale.
Today, as CEO and Founder of Don Consult, Don works with founders, executives, and high-performance teams across the Middle East and beyond. His work focuses on helping leaders navigate change, strengthen decision-making, and build the systems and discipline required for sustainable performance in fast-moving, high-pressure environments.
Beyond advisory work, Don is a sought-after keynote speaker and the host of the East Talks Business podcast. Through keynotes, workshops, and in-depth conversations with business leaders, he translates real-world leadership experience into practical frameworks that help individuals and organizations move from motivation to execution.
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Don is a commanding and compelling international speaker known for his ability to translate complex business challenges into powerful, digestible insights.
With a magnetic stage presence and years of leadership in global markets, Don delivers high-impact talks that resonate with executives and entrepreneurs alike. His storytelling is bold, his delivery sharp, and his insights rooted in real-world experience.
— VERONICA KOHLBECKER, FOUNDER AT SUNOOM
— MICHAEL BUKIN, TECH ENTREPRENEUR
— ROLA DIAB, BUSINESS PERFORMANCE STRATEGIST
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With years of leadership experience across global markets, Don delivers high-impact engagements across keynotes, corporate workshops, executive mentoring, and East Talks Business podcast. His approach is direct, his thinking strategic, and his insights rooted in real-world business environments.
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With a magnetic stage presence and years of leadership in global markets, Don delivers high-impact talks that resonate with executives and entrepreneurs alike. His storytelling is bold, his delivery sharp, and his insights rooted in real-world experience.
