Sumitomo Corporation

Saudi Arabia

Sumitomo Corporation Division, Ahmad H. Algosaibi and Bros. (Jeddah)

Could you describe your job?: I am working in General Products and mainly am looking after tire marketing. We conduct research and create reports on the type of products and services our customers wants and what our competitors are offering. Based on this we suggest sales and marketing strategies. To do this, I make full use of my 23 years of experience, ranging from sales and marketing to technical functions, in the tire business.

This picture was taken at the New Year Party in Jeddah Office. The person next to me is Mr. Mitsuru Horie, General Manager of Jeddah Office.

What is your top priority in life?: I always try to maintain a balance. As I am living in society, I am involved with various people and things. I have a wife, four daughters and a son. Relationships with neighbors, relatives and friends are also important and my job, too, is an important part of my life. Everyone has only 24 hours a day. I try to always be conscious of how I spend my precious time.

About your hobby, can you tell me about boundary in cricket?: It's exciting because nobody knows what will happen till the last moment. Cricket has a rule called the "boundary", according to which if the ball bounces before passing over the boundary, four runs are scored, or six runs if the ball doesn't hit the ground before crossing the boundary. So you can never relax till the very end since there is always the possibility of a sudden reversal.