Valuations rise and fall. Markets shift. Industries evolve. Yet, throughout his entrepreneurial journey, Dr. Raul Handa, DBA, has remained guided by one enduring belief: business is fundamentally about people.
Born and raised in Kuwait and now based in Dubai, Dr. Raul Handa is an international entrepreneur, global business consultant, and the Founder and CEO of The Forttuna Group, a rapidly growing multi-vertical enterprise built on the pillars of leadership, recognition, collaboration, and meaningful impact.
His philosophy is simple yet profound:
Business is not just about profits; it's about creating opportunities, empowering people, and building ecosystems where others can thrive.
This people-first approach has become the foundation of his leadership journey and the driving force behind every initiative within the Forttuna ecosystem.
Throughout his entrepreneurial journey, Dr. Handa has focused on building ecosystems rather than standalone companies.
Under his leadership, The Forttuna Group has launched several global initiatives, including the Forttuna Global Excellence Awards, the Forttuna Global 100, and entrepreneurship programs such as GEN-E and the Forttuna Startup Excellence Program, all designed to recognize excellence and support the next generation of leaders.
He also founded Forttuna Councils, a global leadership and advisory ecosystem that brings together entrepreneurs, executives, policymakers, and changemakers to foster collaboration and create meaningful cross-border impact.
Together with Aditii Handa, Chairman and Managing Director of The Forttuna Group, Dr. Handa co-hosts The FFTB Show (For The Fearless & The Brave), an unscripted talk show and podcast that explores the real stories behind leadership.
Rather than focusing on polished success stories, the show dives into the failures, difficult decisions, resilience, and perseverance that define extraordinary leaders.
Built on the philosophy,
"For the brave and faithful, nothing is difficult,"
The show has become a platform that inspires entrepreneurs and future changemakers around the world.
Dr. Handa's influence extends beyond entrepreneurship and into global policy and international development.
He serves as a Special Envoy to the Permanent Observer Mission of the Pan-African Intergovernmental Agency for Water and Sanitation (WSA) to the United Nations, contributing to initiatives focused on improving water access and sanitation infrastructure.
He is also a member of Chatham House, The Royal Institute of International Affairs, a Stanford Seed Consultant, a Forbes Business Council Member, and a three-time TEDx Speaker.
For Dr. Raul Handa, success is not measured solely by financial achievements or corporate milestones.
It is measured by the communities we build, the people we empower, and the opportunities we create for others.
Through The Forttuna Group and its growing ecosystem of recognition, leadership, media, and collaboration platforms, he continues to pursue a singular mission:
To connect visionary leaders, empower entrepreneurs, and create lasting global impact through people-first leadership.
Impact is built on ideas, action, and the right people. Let’s connect, collaborate, and create something that lasts.
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