COYLE held its landmark 2024 Leadership Forum at Shangri-La Colombo, uniting thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries to shape the future of business. Designed to inspire the next generation of trailblazers, the event brought together influential voices in the world of entrepreneurship and business strategy, setting the stage for an extraordinary day of knowledge sharing and forward-thinking ideas. This year’s forum was headlined by Ebraheem Al Samadi, a celebrated entrepreneur and luxury retail leader from Dubai.
Known globally as a star of Netflix’s Dubai Bling , Al Samadi shared a compelling account of his entrepreneurial journey — one marked by calculated risks, relentless ambition, and remarkable success. His address highlighted the core tenets of perseverance and passion in achieving one’s goals, leaving the audience with invaluable insights into the realities and rewards of entrepreneurial resilience. Adding to the forum’s stellar lineup was Harsha Fernando, an innovation strategist from Los Angeles, California.
With a focus on purposeful innovation and inspiring future change-makers, Fernando’s talk, Lead with Vision, Innovate with Purpose , provided strategic advice for young entrepreneurs to drive meaningful change. His message resonated deeply with the audience, underscoring the need for vision, adaptability, and an unwavering commitment to social impact in business. The COYLE Chairman, Thushira Radella, a visionary and boundary-breaker, also too.