From a Refugee Camp to Global Boardrooms: Chaker Khazaal

In this episode of Behind the CEO, we sat down with Chaker Khazaal: an award-winning Palestinian-Canadian author, global speaker, humanitarian leader, and Executive Chairman of OBCIDO Inc. Born as a Palestinian refugee in Lebanon, he grew up in the Bourj el Barajneh camp in Beirut before immigrating to Canada. Chaker’s journey is one of resilience, creativity, and service. He’s penned six powerful novels and now leads digital transformation and empowerment initiatives across continents.We dive into:- How his upbringing shaped his worldview and leadership style.- Why he uses storytelling to humanize crisis and conflict.- His vision for the Women’s Humanitarian Organization, and how AI and digital marketing are part of that mission.- His recent move to Paris and what this experience brought him.- The balance between writing novels, doing business, and staying grounded.- We also touch on lighter moments — from caffeine-fueled deadlines to airplane writing and the quirks of creative leadership.See all his books here: https://chakerkhazaal.com/BooksInstagram: @chakerkhazaalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/behindtheceopodcast/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/behindtheceopodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6M0aIo9zIHFSHgKB8UJpJ4?si=2e9298afd578419f