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Cover Story Table Of Profiles Fathy Mahmoud Elevating Excellence in 22 Interior Solutions Mohammad Ajaz Nurturing Leadership 34 Amidst Challenges Articles Innovation as a Culture Building Organizations That 18 Think Beyond Boundaries Fayaz Aziz 06 Reimagining the Business Ecosystem Integrating Value, Access, Collaboration as the 30 Affordability, and Equity in Currency of Growth Healthcare's Future

Cover Managing Director Envision Management Consultancy FZ LLC Aziz Integrating Value, Access, Affordability, and Equity in Healthcare's Future A launch is more than a milestone; it is the narrow window where years of research either reach patients or risk being lost. That is where flawless alignment truly matters. 06 06 07 07 www.businessmindsmedia.com www.businessmindsmedia.com www.businessmindsmedia.com www.businessmindsmedia.com

nnovation in healthcare often feels like This global perspective enables him to lead a race against time. Scientific with both strategic foresight and empathy, I breakthroughs, digital therapies, and ensuring that Envision delivers solutions advanced technologies arrive with that are scientifically robust while also extraordinary promise, yet the systems being deeply relevant to local realities. meant to deliver them to patients struggle to keep pace. New medicines can be The High Stakes of Launch developed faster than reimbursement pathways allow, digital tools can appear For Fayaz, the launch stage of a product is before regulators are ready to evaluate the most challenging phase. This is the them, and health equity often lags behind critical moment when years of research, innovation. The result is a widening gap regulatory processes, and stakeholder between what science can achieve and what engagement converge into a narrow patients can access. window of opportunity. In his view, success at this stage requires flawless alignment This is where Fayaz Aziz and Envision and execution between regulatory, market Management Consultancy step in. Acting access, medical affairs, and commercial as trusted partners to biopharmaceutical, teams. medical device companies and healthcare stakeholders, they transform possibility In emerging markets, this complexity into practice. By blending data with intensifies because infrastructure and policy empathy, evidence with strategy, and frameworks are still evolving. Launching a insight with action, Fayaz and his team product within the region calls for agility, ensure that new solutions do not remain close stakeholder collaboration, and confined to laboratories or policy papers. rigorous data-driven planning to ensure timely patient access. Fayaz Aziz has over two decades of leadership experience across, Health Creating Spaces Where Teams Thrive Economics and Value Evidence, Market Access and Medical Excellence in multiple Adaptability has been a constant in Fayaz's geographies. His journey reflects a unique leadership approach. He recognizes that in blend of global perspective, deep local some contexts, leadership demands insight, strategic expertise, and a strong structure and process, while in others, it commitment to accelerating access for thrives on creativity and decentralised patients. decision-making. To remain effective, he always returns to three guiding principles: A Global Lens on Leadership listen first, establish shared goals, and empower teams to take ownership of Over the years, Fayaz has come to solutions. By respecting cultural nuances understand that leadership in healthcare is while upholding global standards, he as much about listening and adapting as it creates environments where diverse teams is about directing. His experience across can thrive and deliver meaningful results. Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Latin America has taught him that while The Power of Diverse Voices in science may be universal, the routes to Healthcare patient access vary widely. Policy frameworks, cultural nuances, and Fayaz often highlights that diverse insights available resources shape these pathways. are the seeds of tomorrow's breakthroughs. 08 08 09 09 www.businessmindsmedia.com www.businessmindsmedia.com www.businessmindsmedia.com www.businessmindsmedia.com

He recalls a project with a biopharmaceutical client where the challenge extended beyond regulatory understanding. It was essential to grasp how insurers, third-party administrators, and regulators interacted in practice. By combining market mapping with real-world case studies and role plays, Envision gave the client's team the chance to see the healthcare system from multiple perspectives. This exercise provided them with a practical playbook for payer engagement. The result was more than understanding; it was confidence and actionable tools that improved access discussions and supported timely patient access to therapies. From Policy to Patients: Accelerating Access Sustainably Accelerating equitable access to treatment requires translating strategy into action. Fayaz's work focuses on facilitating systems building that deliver innovation to patients faster, while ensuring long-term sustainability for payers and health systems. In high-income countries, this means optimizing pathways for new technologies and strengthening HTA capacity; in middle-income regions, it involves tackling bottlenecks in availability, affordability, and workforce capability. Through data-driven policy design and cross-sector collaboration, Envision helps bridge the gap between innovation and implementation, ensuring patients benefit sooner and systems endure longer. An Integrated Approach to Lasting Change What makes Envision stand apart, according to Fayaz, is its integrated approach. Many consultancies stop at delivering analytics or strategies. Envision, however, ensures that insights feed into strategies, and strategies are supported by capability-building initiatives. Fayaz emphasizes that healthcare change is not about reports sitting on a shelf. At Envision, the team co-creates roadmaps with clients, trains local teams, and supports implementation. This ensures that recommendations are not only well designed but also executed in a way that creates measurable improvements in healthcare systems. Evidence as a Catalyst for Decisions In emerging markets, decision-making can often be influenced by budgetary limitations or shifting political priorities. Fayaz stresses that presenting clear, credible evidence transforms these debates from opinion-based arguments into focused value driven collaborations. 010 010 011 011 www.businessmindsmedia.com www.businessmindsmedia.com www.businessmindsmedia.com www.businessmindsmedia.com

Whether clinical data, economic intelligence models that predict clear and intentional about his models, or real-world evidence, the health needs and allow for earlier vision for the future. He does not use of credible insights helps interventions. The third is the simply measure success in terms of stakeholders balance financial development of financing projects completed or clients served responsibility with patient needs, mechanisms that align the but in the tangible difference felt by incentives of payers, providers, and leading to stronger, more patient- patients and communities across patients. He stresses that the centred decisions. the globe. His hope is that in a greatest opportunity lies not in the decade, patients in the markets that Building Models that Matter technology itself but in integrating Envision supports will enjoy these advances into health systems earlier, and more sustainable access For Fayaz, a strong health in ways that accelerate access, to the care they need. To him, economic model must be deliver value, and ensure long-term access is not a privilege reserved scientifically rigorous, relevant to sustainability. for a few but a fundamental right the local context, and easy for that every healthcare system must diverse stakeholders to interpret. Turning Digital Tools into Real- strive to uphold. He points out that robust World Care methodologies must be paired with Whether this access takes the form local epidemiological and cost data. Digital transformation, according to of a lifesaving medicine delivered The outputs also need to be Fayaz, is not about chasing every in time to change the course of a presented in ways that resonate new trend but about focusing on disease, a much-needed mental with policymakers payers and solutions that truly improve health service that provides dignity clinicians. Envision often employs outcomes. Envision helps clients and hope, or a digital therapeutic scenario analyses to illustrate trade- assess the real value of digital that brings innovation directly into offs and long-term value, thereby health tools, understand regulatory a patient's home, his vision is bridging the technical detail with requirements, and design expansive and inclusive. He actionable insights for decision- reimbursement strategies. The aim imagines a future where no one's makers. is to ensure that digital solutions access to treatment is defined by are embedded in care pathways so geography or income. Instead, he Opportunities on the Horizon they deliver meaningful benefits in envisions health systems that practice. accelerate and sustain access Looking toward 2030, Fayaz sees guided by evidence, inspired by three promising opportunities in Seeds of Change for Generations innovation, and built to serve healthcare innovation. The first is to Come patients. personalised digital therapeutics that integrate seamlessly into daily As Fayaz reflects on the long-term Fayaz's aspiration is for Envision to life. The second is artificial impact he wishes to create, he is become known not only as a consultancy but as a trusted bridge that connects global advances in science, technology, and healthcare Science may be universal, but access is policy with the unique realities of not. My role is to ensure that innovation local systems. He envisions the speaks the language of each healthcare organization as a platform where system it enters. diverse stakeholders can come together, guided by evidence and empathy, to co-create solutions that endure. In this role, Envision would be recognized as more than an advisor: it would be a catalyst for accelerating patient access in a sustainable way, advancing 012 012 013 013 www.businessmindsmedia.com www.businessmindsmedia.com www.businessmindsmedia.com www.businessmindsmedia.com

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Innovation as a Culture Building Organizations That Think Beyond Boundaries nnovation is no longer a department or a every voice matters and every idea carries the project. It has become a living force that potential to reshape the organization. I defines how organizations think, act, and evolve. Companies that treat innovation as a Beyond Technology: The Human Core of one-time event often struggle to stay relevant. Innovation In contrast, those that embed it into their culture create a continuous flow of creativity, While technology often drives modern adaptability, and progress. Building such innovation, the real engine is human creativity. organizations requires more than new Tools and systems can enhance processes, but it is people who imagine, connect, and create. A technologies or bold ideas. It calls for a mindset that challenges convention, nurtures curiosity, company that invests in its people's growth is and empowers people to experiment without investing in the future of its innovation. fear of failure. Training, mentorship, and cross-functional The Foundation of Innovative Thinking collaboration encourage employees to think beyond their job roles. When a finance At the heart of every innovative organization professional understands marketing challenges lies a culture of curiosity. Employees are or when an engineer engages with customer encouraged to ask questions, explore feedback, new insights emerge. These possibilities, and rethink what is considered intersections of knowledge are where creativity standard. Leaders play a vital role in creating thrives. The most innovative organizations are an environment where questioning the status those where collaboration replaces competition quo is celebrated, not punished. When people and curiosity replaces routine. feel safe to share their ideas, innovation becomes an instinct rather than an instruction. Leadership That Inspires Exploration An innovative culture begins with trust. Teams Leadership defines how deeply innovation that feel trusted take ownership of their ideas takes root in a company. Inspiring leaders do and initiatives. They see themselves as not dictate ideas; they create conditions where contributors to a shared vision, not mere ideas can flourish. They listen more than they executors of tasks. This sense of ownership instruct and reward learning as much as they turns innovation into a collective pursuit, where reward results. 018 018 019 019 www.businessmindsmedia.com www.businessmindsmedia.com www.businessmindsmedia.com www.businessmindsmedia.com

A leader who values experimentation insights to solve problems more Thinking Beyond Boundaries understands that every success is built effectively. Diversity not only upon a foundation of failures. Instead strengthens innovation but also builds Building organizations that think of penalizing mistakes, they treat them empathy and inclusiveness within the beyond boundaries means encouraging as opportunities for growth. This organization. It encourages teams to imagination over instruction and approach transforms fear into courage understand global perspectives, which collaboration over control. It requires and hesitation into initiative. Over is essential in a connected business leaders to see innovation as a shared time, teams learn that innovation is not environment. responsibility, not a select privilege. about getting everything right but about continuously improving what Sustaining Innovation Through Innovation is not about chasing trends exists. Continuous Learning but about creating value that lasts. It is about transforming ideas into actions Creating Systems That Support The most successful organizations see and challenges into opportunities. Creativity learning as a lifelong journey. They When innovation becomes part of the know that innovation cannot thrive in a organizational DNA, boundaries Innovation needs structure to sustain stagnant environment. Continuous disappear, and creativity becomes its momentum. Without systems that learning encourages adaptability and limitless. support idea generation and helps teams stay ahead of change. implementation, even the brightest Conclusion ideas can fade away. Many Workshops, digital courses, and peer organizations today establish internal learning initiatives allow employees to The organizations that will define the innovation labs or idea-sharing explore emerging trends and future are those that view innovation as platforms where employees can technologies. More importantly, a way of life. They will not wait for propose solutions, collaborate with learning instills confidence to change to happen but will create it peers, and test concepts. experiment. When employees feel from within. By nurturing curiosity, equipped with new knowledge, they empowering people, and building trust, However, structure should not stifle are more willing to take risks and companies can cultivate a culture creativity. The goal is to create systems challenge traditional methods. where innovation flows naturally. In that are flexible, transparent, and such environments, ideas are not just inclusive. Recognition programs, Measuring What Truly Matters born; they grow, evolve, and shape the innovation challenges, and open future of business and society alike. forums can help keep creative energy To sustain innovation, organizations alive. When people see that their must measure not only financial contributions are valued, they feel outcomes but also creative more motivated to keep pushing engagement. Metrics such as idea boundaries. participation rates, collaboration across departments, and employee satisfaction The Role of Diversity in Innovation can reveal the health of an innovative culture. Recognizing contributions, Diversity fuels innovation. Different even small ones, strengthens morale perspectives bring new ways of and reinforces the belief that thinking, and varied experiences lead innovation belongs to everyone. to richer ideas. Organizations that embrace diversity across gender, Leaders should focus on the long-term nationality, and background gain value of innovation rather than short- access to a wider pool of creativity. term results. The goal is not to achieve immediate success but to build a When people from different walks of resilient culture that can adapt and life collaborate, they combine unique evolve continually. 020 020 021 021 www.businessmindsmedia.com www.businessmindsmedia.com www.businessmindsmedia.com www.businessmindsmedia.com

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Reimagining the Business Ecosystem Collaboration as the Currency of Growth he modern business ecosystem is no From Competition to Co-Creation longer a collection of isolated entities T competing for dominance. It has evolved The business environment has witnessed a quiet into a living network where partnerships, shared transformation from competition to co-creation. knowledge, and collective innovation drive Organizations that once viewed one another as success. Collaboration has become the new rivals are now exploring ways to collaborate for currency of growth, shaping how organizations mutual benefit. Co-creation allows businesses to create value, expand markets, and sustain combine expertise, resources, and technology to relevance. In this interconnected era, those who deliver greater value to customers. collaborate effectively do not just survive; they lead transformation across industries. For instance, technology firms collaborate with traditional industries to develop smart solutions The Changing Nature of Growth that enhance productivity and sustainability. Financial institutions partner with fintech startups Growth used to be measured by market share, to modernize customer experiences. Even within profit margins, and efficiency. Today, it is also the same industry, companies are sharing platforms defined by how well an organization connects and and infrastructure to reduce costs and improve collaborates. The boundaries between companies, efficiency. These partnerships demonstrate that industries, and even competitors are blurring. collective intelligence often produces more Businesses are realizing that sustainable success is powerful results than individual effort. not achieved through isolation but through meaningful partnerships that multiply capabilities Building an Ecosystem Mindset and resources. To truly embrace collaboration, organizations must This shift represents more than a strategic adopt an ecosystem mindset. This means adjustment. It reflects a deeper understanding that recognizing that growth depends on connections collaboration accelerates progress. Whether both within and outside the company. Employees, through shared data, co-created products, or cross- suppliers, customers, regulators, and communities industry alliances, the power of working together all play a role in shaping success. allows organizations to reach goals that would be unattainable alone. 030 030 031 031 www.businessmindsmedia.com www.businessmindsmedia.com www.businessmindsmedia.com

An ecosystem mindset encourages take risks, and support collective goals. and digital platforms create smoother transparency, openness, and trust. Leadership plays a critical role in travel experiences. Retailers Instead of guarding information, cultivating this environment by collaborating with logistics and companies share insights to build encouraging openness, rewarding payment firms ensure faster and safer mutual understanding and progress. teamwork, and ensuring that every transactions. Every layer of This approach transforms business contributor feels valued. collaboration adds value to the relationships from transactional customer, enhancing loyalty and trust. interactions into long-term alliances. Collaboration as a Driver of When collaboration becomes a part of Innovation Sustainability Through Shared organizational culture, innovation Purpose flows more freely and opportunities Some of the world's most emerge naturally. groundbreaking innovations have The path to sustainability is another emerged from collaboration. When area where collaboration proves Technology as the Great Connector different industries and disciplines indispensable. Environmental intersect, they create new possibilities. challenges, social inequalities, and Technology has become the backbone For example, healthcare and technology economic imbalances require of collaborative ecosystems. Digital companies working together have collective action. No single platforms enable businesses to connect revolutionized patient care through organization can address these issues across geographies, share data telemedicine and data-driven alone. Collaborative initiatives allow securely, and collaborate in real time. diagnostics. Similarly, collaborations businesses to pool resources, share best Cloud computing, artificial between energy companies and research practices, and amplify their impact. intelligence, and data analytics allow institutions have accelerated the organizations to co-develop solutions transition to cleaner, renewable sources. Through public-private partnerships, and respond swiftly to market changes. joint sustainability projects, and global Innovation flourishes when diverse networks, businesses are reimagining However, technology alone does not perspectives meet. Collaborative their roles as stewards of progress. guarantee collaboration. It is the intent ecosystems bring together people with Collaboration aligns business success behind its use that matters. Digital varied expertise, cultural backgrounds, with societal well-being, ensuring that tools should be seen as enablers of and problem-solving styles. This growth benefits not just shareholders human creativity and connection, not diversity sparks creativity and leads to but communities and future as replacements for them. True solutions that address complex generations. innovation arises when technology challenges more effectively. amplifies collaboration, bringing The Future of Collaborative Growth together diverse minds to solve shared Collaboration and the Customer challenges. Experience As industries continue to evolve, collaboration will become the defining The Role of Trust in Collaboration In today's market, customer factor that separates progressive expectations evolve rapidly. Meeting organizations from stagnant ones. The Trust is the foundation on which future of business growth lies in these expectations requires more than collaboration thrives. Without it, partnerships built on trust, shared delivering products or services; it partnerships remain superficial and demands experiences that are seamless, vision, and a desire to create lasting short-lived. Building trust requires personalized, and meaningful. value. consistency, transparency, and respect Collaboration enables this by for mutual interests. When connecting organizations with partners organizations honor commitments and who complement their strengths. communicate openly, trust deepens and collaboration becomes more effective. By working together, companies can integrate technologies, streamline Trust also extends within services, and create unified customer organizations. Teams that trust one journeys. For example, partnerships another are more willing to share ideas, between airlines, hospitality providers, 032 032 033 033 www.businessmindsmedia.com www.businessmindsmedia.com www.businessmindsmedia.com

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