Dr. Mahboub Siddiqui
Dr. Mahboub Siddiqui shares his remarkable journey from a shy child in Mecca to a global healthcare leader
• Born in Mecca, Saudi Arabia in 1971 as the sixth of seven siblings in a family that regularly hosted international pilgrims
• Influenced by his grandfather, a traditional hakeem (herbalist physician) who practiced natural medicine and encouraged modern medical training
• Overcame extreme shyness as a student through debate competitions and supportive teachers
• Discovered his true calling when joining GE Healthcare in 2001, transitioning from clinical radiology to education
• Worked across 80+ countries, managing healthcare education throughout Middle East, Africa, Central Asia, Turkey and Russia
• Uses the VIA Character Strengths Profile to understand his core traits: love of learning, curiosity, honesty, integrity, and kindness
• Creates vision boards to visualize goals and progress without waiting for perfection