Wissam Daoud: A Visionary Leader Catalysing Transformation in the Diagnostic Space

Wissam Daoud, Managing Director, Middle East & Africa at Sysmex There is a most famous quote by Donald McGannon–‘Leadership is action, not a position’. Leadership is not about title or position. It is about being a positive influence on those around you and motivating others toward success. Great leaders make the purposeful choice to empower everyone they lead to help them be the best version of themselves. They acknowledge the strengths and potential contributions of their employees and provide them with the opportunity to grow and learn effectively. They lead by example with integrity and inspire the people around them to push themselves – and in turn the company – to greatness. An embodiment of such exemplary leadership is Wissam Daoud, the Managing Director of Middle East & Africa at Sysmex Middle East FZ-LLC, a subsidiary of Sysmex Europe SE, one of Europe’s top laboratory diagnostics and healthcare companies and the global leader for haematology diagnostics and service. Sysmex Middle East FZ was established in April 2008 as a regional hub for Sysmex activities throughout Middle East countries, operating from its offices in Dubai. Under the insightful leadership of Wissam, the company is marching ahead on the path of growth and success. Lighting the way with diagnostics Sometimes it is the tragedy or unfortunate events that pave your way to achieving a greater purpose. As Robert Thomas aptly said in his excellent book ‘Crucibles of Leadership’: ‘Great leaders become great