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Under the Spotlight
Do you remember when you joined
Al Habtoor Motors?
I can recall exactly - I joined the company
on Saturday, March 8, 2008.
Why did you make the decision
to move to Dubai? What was the
appeal?
I wanted very much to experience new
cultures... Having visited Dubai on a
number of occasions, it was a perfect
choice.
What would you say is your single
biggest achievement at AHM?
My single biggest achievement within
Motors is the acceptance from the
people that I work with, from the most
junior to the most senior. The mutual
respect is very special.
I
s there a political, cultural or popular
figure you most admire?
Winston Churchill - a man with heart,
drive and conviction, who protected the
world.
Tell us something about you that
would surprise your staff?
Well…When I was young I was a head
choir boy and I also wanted to be a priest!
What’s the next big deal for AHM?
To establish AHM as a key player in the
GCC market and to take its share of the
$ 10 billion tire market.
How does it feel to be the winner of
Managing Director, Al Habtoor Motors
Karl’s granddaughter, Liv
Cars are Karl's passion
Winning the Chairman's Award
for 2014
Karl Hamer was awarded twice this year at the Employee Excellence Awards - with his team for
the Business Unit Award and individually with the Chairman’s Award. We took some time out of
his busy schedule for a short discussion…
the Chairman’s Award?
Fantastic! Especially to receive it from
the man who inspired me to join the
company - Khalaf Al Habtoor.
AHM has won the Business Unit
Award for two years running now,
what do you plan to do this year to
secure a third win!?
Continue the passion, drive and
performance within the business to
maximize profitability.
We know that you’re a very busy
person… but apart from work, what
are your hobbies?
My hobbies are architectural design
and football (these days watching and
supporting only).
Karl Hamer
