Founder President:

Me. Robert Joseph Jreissati

Attorney at Law.

Vice-President:

Mr. Khaled El Hafez

Khaled Hafez is an export manager and co-owner of Concord Industries. It is one of the largest manufactures in the Middle East specialized in the manufacturing of refrigerators, freezers and bottle coolers. Concord is part of an International Group which has been operating in the Middle East for more than 50 years. It has several factories located in Lebanon, Syria and Saudi Arabia and more than 2500 employees. For many years their sales network has expanded to more than half a million refrigerators per year covering European, Middle Eastern, African and South Asian markets. Concord is also a leader in home appliances distribution in Lebanon, Syria, Iraq & the Middle-East markets.
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Board Secretary:

Mr. Marwan Dalloul

President at API which is a privately owned real estate company based in Manhattan, New York. Founded in early 1983, American Properties acquires, develops and manages properties across the United States, Europe and the Middle East. During the past 30 years, API has assembled a world-class portfolio of commercial and residential real estate. API's unique global exposure has positioned the firm at the forefront of the real estate industry. The API team expertise leads the industry in operating, developing, leasing and managing of world-class properties.
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Treasurer:

Mr. Bernard Tannoury

Managing Director of "Benta Trading' who is a strong foothold in the health care market through its product diversification, its high market coverage, and most importantly through the dedication, commitment and quality services with which it provides its customers. The company is constantly adapting its internal structure to meet the needs of an ever-growing market and business. Through highly qualified personnel in the promotional field and in the sales force, "Benta Trading" successfully covers the entire Lebanese territory, with over 1700 pharmacies, 175 hospitals and 23 wholesalers, in addition to the public health institutions and dispensaries. The company has the highest market share and ranks no. 1 in the supply of pharmaceuticals, medical supplies and equipment to the Lebanese hospital sector as well as to public health institutions. This reflects its excellent and solid relations with these sectors. Such strong ties with the health field distinguish Benta Trading as highly qualified to introduce and sell new pharmaceuticals, medical disposables and equipments to the Lebanese market. "Benta Trading" provides the Lebanese health care market in all its business aspects with a large and diversified range of products and services.
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Board Member:

Mr. Jean Abou Rached

Dr. Abou Rached, chairman and general manager of Gulf Finance and Investment Company (GFIC), provides administrative and corporate direction for the region’s largest international investment group. GFIC, an integrated financial group organized under the laws of British Virgin Islands, attracts capital investments from regional and international sources and channels them into attractive venture opportunities throughout the Middle East and North Africa.
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Board Member:

Mr. Rami Hourié

Rami Hourié is the President of "Entreprises A.R. Hourie" which is a general contracting company committed to excellence. With nearly half a century of experience in providing quality construction services to the public & private sectors, Entreprises A.R. Hourie has become a leader in its field, through innovative methods & problem solving techniques, tailored to meet each client’s needs. The company’s portfolio of successfully completed projects is rich & diversified in various types of projects, such as residential, commercial & institutional buildings, road works, bridges, energy, communication & port facilities. More than a hundred projects have been achieved to the full satisfaction of our clients. As a prime Lebanese general contractor, "Entreprises A.R. Hourie" has employed a considerable number of highly qualified engineers, architects, surveyors & construction managers, all specialized in their respective fields to essentially guide the client every step of the way. At their disposal are a large number of plant & machinery from earth moving equipment, concrete batching plants, cranes, formwork, scaffolding systems & an array of tools enabling the company to execute the major part of its works depending upon its proper resources.
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Board Member:

Mr. Jean Rbeiz

Chief Executive Officer at Mac DDB, the company represents DDB in many countries in the Middle East and Gulf countries. DDB is the leading award winning advertizing agency in the world. It has more than 206 offices in more than 96 countries in the world and produces also games, songs and movies. The presence in Doha has been fully operational since February of 2009. There are currently 130 employees, with more than 10 nationalities in the office. Mac DDB gives to clients international standard work along with a local experience and understanding, and provides them with strategic brand planning, creative development, account management, media planning & buying and of course public relations.
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Board Member:

Mr. Naji Rabbath

Naji Rabbath is a Commercial manager in Middle East and co-owner of "Rabbath And Company" which has consistently been involved in agricultural markets as a supplier for processors and industrialists in bulk or packed quantities or as a manufacturer / distributor of finished goods. "Rabbath And Company's" experience stretches throughout the Middle East, Western and Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, and South America. For each of these regions the company has opened its own offices and, when needed, established strategic partnerships. As a result the group has assembled a dedicated network that better leverages its core competences. These unique skills include sourcing, trading, marketing, distribution and financing of agricultural goods. In addition, the group believes that collaboration with local partners, either suppliers/farmers or customers/industries, is fundamental. "Rabbath and Company" therefore assists and provides them with a comprehensive set of services such as supplying sowing materials or seeds, forecasting and planning of new crops, quality control, shipping and transportation facilities.
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Board Member:

Mr. Habib Zoghbi

The Harvard Club of Lebanon, founded by its president Habib Zoghbi, is a vibrant organization offering its Members the opportunity to stay in touch with the University - At the same time, one of its priorities are to promote Harvard among the young Lebanese so that the excellence in education in Lebanon can be promoted.
The objective of the club is to encourage the Lebanese youth to develop a passion for excellence that encompasses every fact of their lives and with it to make a difference in their country, not only by succeeding in what they do but, but keeping a very high level of ethics and integrity in the process. Also all Lebanese Harvard graduates are pushed to form one community and to share the same values and assist each other in whatever they do. The Harvard Club is a place where this can happen where the spirit and values of Harvard can live on, even though they are far from the school.
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Board Member:

Mr. Wissam Nesr

Chief Executive Officer at "Webcor Group" which is a global corporation currently operating in Africa, Europe, South America and Asia. The company sources, produces, markets and distributes soft commodities, fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) and building materials. Growth, competitiveness and productivity are high on its strategic agenda. Its vision is to become a complete supply chain; a global leader in trading, manufacturing, distribution and services activities, identified as a preferred provider of high quality products. "Webcor Group’s" mission is to be among the world’s largest corporations excelling in exploring new markets, empowering private labels and expanding manufacturing activities.
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Board Member:

Mr. Riad Obegi

Mr. Obegi is involved with businesses related to the Obegi Family including chemical raw materials, retail, and consumer goods. The main goal of the Group has been to strive in providing customers with the best products and services at competitive prices. The success of the Obegi Group is a testimonial to the ethics and hard work of the highly qualified professionals that make up the Obegi team - from partners and suppliers to staff and customers. The Obegi Group has followed this objective during its expansion phases and the development of its highly recognized brands so that, despite its diversity, the group has been able to maintain incomparable levels of quality. In adopting this approach, the Obegi Group has carried out major realizations, which include the development of Lebanon's leading canned and frozen food brand, "Al Wadi Al Akhdar". Other significant accomplishments are the establishment of companies in both Aleppo and Beirut that manufacture printing inks, and the erection of a large emulsion Polymer plant in Suez-Egypt. These achievements are the result of hard work, and a strong willingness to observe, learn and communicate. Reciprocal trust between customers, suppliers, colleagues and partners allowed for continuous growth. Riad Obegi is also the Chairman of “BEMO BANK" which is one of the few private banks in Lebanon whose primary focus is on trade finance with activities covering mostly Lebanon a selective cities in neighboring Arab markets, and the Chairman of "BEMO SAUDI-FRANSI" in Syria who is the largest bank there.
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Board Member:

Mr. Mark Bouri

Mark Bouri is a partner at Seament Sal and Chairman of EBM which are dedicated to providing quality bulk materials and expert service in all areas of manufacturing, bulk handling, shipping and terminal management. Seament Holding is a fast growing cementitious products group, offering quality goods and services around the world since the 1950's. The manufacturing expertise, unique floating terminals, versatile distribution systems and consistent standards have made the company the world’s foremost independent cement group and provider of the most efficient solution to a cement crisis. Seament is committed to expanding by re-investing profits and creating successful cement production, handling and distribution operations for the global cement market. They develop innovative solutions to turn by-products into valuable resources that serve the construction industry. Companies using these new products improve quality and performance at lower costs.
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