DE&I Networking Series: Overcoming Physical Challenges

Event Details

Welcome to the next episode of the DE&I Networking Series: "Overcoming Physical Challenges". We are pleased to introduce Ajmal Samuel, Chairman of Octo3 Group Holding, who will be sharing his journey in rising above his physical disability and how he became a national level endurance athlete. After this session, guests are encouraged to network and get to know more about Hand Biking!

ABOUT DE&I NETWORKING SERIES

The Canadian, Finnish, Dutch & Swedish Chambers of Commerce are proud to present our concept series on Diversity Equity & Inclusion. We aim to create a space for key speakers, companies and organisations to explore this important & relevant topic, followed by a networking session for our attendees to discuss further.

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Speakers

Amjal Samuel

Founder & CEO of Octo3

While serving in the Pakistan Armed Forces, Ajmal Samuel (AJ) had a road accident which rendered him paraplegic at the age of 21. Confined to a wheelchair, he believed it was the end of his active and sporting lifestyle. AJ struggled to be optimistic about his future and it was only through the love and support from his family, friends and doctors did he gain the motivation to not give up. Slowly and painfully, AJ began his long road of recovery.With hard work and determination, he began to re-shape his career and health. AJ now takes pride that he is the Founder and CEO of his own financial technology business - OCTO3 Group Holdings Limited, a Hong Kong headquartered financial technology and infrastructure provider that specializes in Payments and Clearing House Systems. In terms of fitness and health, he is a national level endurance athlete, excelling in rowing, handcycling and triathlons. What makes Ajmal happiest is to be seen as a role model, giving confidence to others that even a wheelchair is not a hinderance in pursuing professional and personal dreams. The Ajmal Samuel Foundation was set up in this respect to fund-raise exactly for this purpose with its signature month-long fundraising event coming this Aug, 2022.