Welcome to the eighth issue of CEO Monthly, which is dedicated to providing our readers with the latest news and updates in all corners of the business world.

Nigel Armstrong, Chief Executive officer of Cavendish Maxwell, graces the cover of this month’s issue of CEO Monthly. As the driving force behind one of the most highly-regarded firms in property consultancy, Nigel was named the UAE’s Real Estate CEO of the Year for his contributions to this notoriously competitive industry. He took a moment out of his busy schedule to tell us more about Cavendish Maxwell and their interests.

Also in the issue, we spoke to Abdulrahman A. Abukhalid, Chief Executive of The Giant for Consulting & Training, on the back of his success in the Global CEO Excellence Awards programme. We endeavoured to find out more about Dr Abdulrahman’s approach to sales and collection training in Saudi Arabia, which has capitalised on the region’s appetite for best-in-class business training services.

Finally, offering an insight into the world of independent financial consultancy, Andrew Cole writes about his responsibilities as CEO of Prosperity, and how he has driven innovation at the company. As a veteran of the finance industry, he has learned valuable lessons on the back of success and failure; he believes both are essential in navigating an often-tumultuous, but ultimately rewarding, sector.

The team here at CEO Monthly hope you enjoy this month’s issue and we look forward to hearing from you soon.