Vision 2030 Jan. 2011 | Seite 95

A new premises in Ras Al Khaimah will provide the company with flexible access to the whole of the United Arab Emirates market. This is the platform upon which Dr. Mann is set to expand the company’s remit. Unafraid to go in different directions in order to maximise output, this new generation of business leader is set to change the face of how business is done, and bring a range of new commercial models to fruition in the coming decades. Although glass and steel will remain the core industries of the organisation, Dr. Mann’s insightful approach to backwards integration means that there are also other sectors which the company shall enter in the near future. “The continued success of business is all about dreams, about how ambitious you are”, muses Dr. Mann. This is a sentiment, one can tell, that is indeed close to his heart, as the ambition that he conveys is palpable. Dr. Mann is, of course, cognizant that the United Arab Emirates presents a uniquely advantageous crucible in which to accomplish his goals; Innovative thinking along these lines is what distinguishes Dr. Mann from the average chief executive of a construction materials company. He sees the opportunity within his business framework and is not afraid to enter the sphere and reinforce Mann Group’s profitability from within, even if it may be in a new area. “Abu Dhabi is one of the most stable economies in the world. As many as 73 towers are currently being built here. We know people in this market, we have experience in this market, and most importantly – we have the right people in our team to deliver on all of our projects.” Dr. Mann embodies the new breed of entrepreneur that balances burning ambition with a sophisticated understanding of business processes and new thinking. 93