Yousef Ghaziasgar

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Chief Business Officer at STARTRISE

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Overview

Yousef is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 28 years of experience, currently serving as the Chief Business Officer at STARTRISE and CEO of the Farkhondeh Food Industries group. He drives innovation and international growth in the food sector, exporting to 35 countries. He holds an MBA from the University of Isfahan.

He is passionate about human-centric leadership, believing that in times of crisis, people must always come before performance targets. Yousef draws management inspiration from diverse fields, including art and cinema, and advocates for sustainable growth as a foundation for global peace and prosperity.

Unique fact: Yousef began his entrepreneurial journey at the age of 12.

Personality Overview

Overcautious

Late Adopter

Status Quo Seeker

The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.  They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end. They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach.

Topics They Care About

Food Industry Innovation
As CEO of a major food group, he champions product innovation, such as developing Iran's first sugar-free and non-GMO biscuits.
International Export
He has expanded his company's reach to 35 countries and was recently elected to the board of the Iran Export Confederation.
Human-Centric Leadership
He has written about prioritizing a team's well-being and human connection over performance metrics, especially during times of national crisis.

Media Appearances

Yousef has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2024
Chief Business Officer at STARTRISE
1-2024
Head of the Board at Farolin Foodstuff Manufacturing
1-2021
Co-Founder at Annex International Trading L.L.C
2-2017
General Manager at Esfahan Farkhondeh Food Industries
2-2008
Co-Founder at Dana Holding

Education

2012 - 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from University of Isfahan

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Exp : 17 Location : Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Job Level : Leadership Designation : Chief Business Officer at STARTRISE
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Insights For Selling To Yousef

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly
  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control
  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions

DONT's

  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.
  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Yousef is

  • For them, low risk and acceptance by others are very important, followed by proof of ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Yousef

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Yousef move?

  • They do not like to take decisions in a hurry, so they could be slow in making their mind up.
  • Can Yousef take some risk or not?

  • They are low on risk-appetite and prefer to make informed decisions.

You And Yousef

Personality Compatibility


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