Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Dubai successfully conducted the third session of its Corporate Leadership Insights at Manipal Business School (CLIMBS) series for MBA Term III (Evening) students on 17 June 2026.
The session, titled "The Art of Strategy," was delivered by Mr. Saad Maniyar, Chief Executive Officer of Baker Tilly UAE, and brought together students for an engaging discussion on strategic management, leadership, and decision-making in today's dynamic business environment.
Baker Tilly UAE is a leading professional services firm providing audit, advisory, tax, and consulting solutions to organizations across the region. With a strong reputation for helping businesses navigate complexity and achieve sustainable growth, the firm serves clients across a wide range of industries.
Drawing on more than three decades of experience in the financial services sector, Mr. Maniyar shared valuable insights into the key dimensions of strategy, including formulation, implementation, and evaluation. He complemented theoretical concepts with practical examples from both broader business environments and his experience leading one of the region's leading advisory firms.
Throughout the session, students gained a deeper understanding of how strategic decisions are made in real-world organizations and how leaders balance growth, risk, governance, and long-term value creation.
In addition to discussing strategy, Mr. Maniyar emphasized the importance of integrity, objectivity, professionalism, and continuous learning as essential qualities for future business leaders. He encouraged students to remain adaptable, curious, and committed to lifelong learning as they prepare for leadership roles in an increasingly complex global business landscape.
The session was highly interactive, with students actively engaging in discussions and drawing connections between classroom concepts and industry practice. The insights shared by Mr. Maniyar provided valuable context to the students' academic learning and reinforced the importance of strategic thinking in management careers.
The CLIMBS series continues to strengthen the connection between academia and industry by bringing accomplished leaders into the classroom and providing students with direct exposure to contemporary business challenges, leadership perspectives, and professional best practices.
Through initiatives such as CLIMBS, Manipal Business School at MAHE Dubai remains committed to preparing future-ready business professionals equipped with both academic knowledge and practical industry insights.
