Selim A. Bassoul, chairman and chief executive officer of The Middleby Corporation, has been called a titan of industry. He is also a conscious capitalist, and one with a global focus. So it is no wonder that besides helping Middleby outperform the S&P 500, he has also earned the Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2015 for his philanthropic contributions.
From battling the dangers of civil war while in high school and overcoming ADHD and dyslexia, Selim has also faced and overcome challenges no ordinary CEO typically does. Perhaps this is why his management style is so different, why he is so keenly aware of the difficulties faced by others, and of the importance of helping others too.
Through the Bassoul Dignity Foundation, Selim helps make it the right of every person on this planet to live with dignity. Through compassion, understanding, and innovation, the foundation aims to lift the spirits of those who need it most and empower their lives. See more on how the Bassoul Dignity Foundation helps the displaced and impoverished live with dignity in this video about its refugee support efforts. Then, join us April 30 – May 2 in Dallas for an inspiring three days of elevating humanity through business at the 2018 Conscious Capitalism Annual Conference.
