We are delighted to bring you a Fellows interview with Sabah Naqushbandi Managing Director at THE OUTNET.
The Marketing Society Fellowship is our highest and most prestigious accolade awarded to outstanding marketing leaders who have achieved significant success in the markets they’ve worked in and made an active contribution to The Marketing Society and our industry more broadly.
What is your golden rule?
Be kind, be the change and always lift up others.
Who has been your biggest influence?
My mum and over-achieving sisters.
What is your most hated business expression?
Corporate synergies' - always risks losing sight of the customer and brand.
What’s the smartest business idea you’ve ever had?
MR PORTER's purpose and sustainability agenda - making men look and feel good and championing responsible style.
Which leader do you admire most and why?
Yvon Chouinard for his strong environmental ethics, commitment to sustainable business practices and innovative leadership.
What keeps you up at night as a marketing leader?
Keeping up with technology and the pace of change .
Why is being part of The Marketing Society important for your career?
Wonderful community of exceptionally talented and interesting people ... many of whom are now good friends!
Why does marketing matter to you?
Power to influence the way people think and act.
What does the word impact mean to you when it comes to marketing?
Leaving things in a better place than when you found them.
Tell us something that’s not on your CV
I once created a brand that championed endangered heritage art and I also helped secure seed investment for India’s youngest Oscar nominated director to create a feature film on Kashmir to humanize and raise more awareness around the conflict.
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Published on 7 February 2025
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