Pierre El Haddad
Pierre EL HADDAD, PhD, DBA, MBA, Eng., Hubert H. Humphrey Fellow
Organization Science Researcher, and Professor of Management at Saint Joseph University. Chair and Founder of NODE and President of SEPT NGO. In academia after years of experience in business, media, civil society, and public affairs. Selective consultant in Organizational Development, Strategy, Sustainability, and Restructuring. Volunteer firefighter, tree planter, marathoner, opera, and ballet enthusiast.Deontic Libertarian, firm believer in liberating people, managerially and politically.
Gabriel Habib
Gabriel Habib is a management consultant, entrepreneur, and member of both, NODE and SEPT NGO. In addition to having initiated two technology startups, he works with senior executives to help identify real business issues and challenges, and creatively draws insightful solutions that unlock value within organizations as well as enhances their performance. His consulting work covers various industries including financial and oil & gas. His fields of interest include financial trading and investments, technology, public service, astronomy, and music.
Gabriel holds an MBA in Finance from NYU, New York and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Indiana University, USA.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriel-habib-4695727/
Elias Ghaleb
Elias Ghaleb is a Doctor of Business Administration. He is an IT system administrator, in a Lebanese bank, with an intensive background in business management and organizational development, in addition to a wide experience in integrating IT in the business process to preserve agility, sustainability, and long-term continuity.
He is also an intervention research practitioner in the field of business administration in revealing daily dysfunctions and hidden costs and recognizing needs for organizations to facilitate change management in procedures and increase financial and economic performance. He worked in academia, for three consecutive years, as a University lecturer within the business faculty by providing several major courses.
Maître Georges Hanna
Attorney At Law – Beirut Bar Association
Experienced legal adviser in Commercial Law, real estate and rental laws,
family laws, and corporate advisory. Member of several civil society
organizations with interest in community development.
Sabine El Riachy
Sabine El Riachy is a Business Development Lead in the pharmaceutical industry. Sabine has more than 10 years of experience in FMCG and pharmaceutical sales and marketing, and more specifically in generic drugs.
Sabine is active in the health and environmental fields and is committed to creating change in her community through awareness and activities initiating individual social responsibility.
Sabine holds an executive MBA from ESA Business School and a Master’s degree in Chemistry from the Lebanese University.
Mireille Daaboul
Mireille Daaboul is a lecturer of economics and finance at the American University of Technology, she holds a doctorate in business administration from University Jean Moulin Lyon 3. Obtained her master’s in business administration from Lebanese American University and her bachelor degree in business administration and economics from Richmond American International University in London.
Mireille was appointed at several academic institutions in Qatar, Saudi Arabia and South Africa, that entailed her to gain cross-cultural work experience and build connections with multinational student body.
Mireille’s economic background triggered her interest to research “Family-Owned Businesses” the catalyst of the economic system due to their role in creating new jobs, and promoting economic development. Her interest is to contribute to a deeper understanding of family business transformational capabilities for new management practices and human capital development for sustainability and growth.
Hilda Bairamian
Education: Holding “Licence en Gestion” and a Master’s degree in “Production Management” from Saint Joseph University of Beirut, and an M.B.A from AUB.
Doctorat Es Sciences de la Gestion from: «Université de Montesquieu» Bordeaux IV.
Professional experience: Professor in marketing and management at Saint Joseph University – School of Business and Management (Beirut). Responsible of developing and implementing the Business programs at USEK and La Sagesse University.
Teaching in the field of hospitality management and marketing in France at: Institut Maxims (Paris); Institut Europeen de Management International, Institut Superieur de Gesion (ISG) Universite de Perpignan.
Consulting in hospitality in Lebanon and Armenia.
President of the business alumni of Saint Joseph University (ADG: Association des Anciens Gestionnaires).
Involved in volunteer activities to support the transition of the Armenian economy to market economy. Responsible of the marketing and management training modules at CEMA (Centre de Management Armenien).
Involved in the Armenian community social and educational life in Lebanon. Member in committees, working in close collaboration with the Armenian Prelacy of Lebanon.
Co-Founder of “Atamant” International Consulting company.
Research interest in the field of NGO Management, consumer behavior.
Roula Chehab
Roula Chehab is a Marketing, Branding and OD Consultant. She is also a lecturer in the Faculty of Business Administration at the Saint Joseph University of Beirut, and a self-taught Conceptual Artist, Photographer, and Miniaturist.
A slash profile who sees her career as a crossroad of divergent streams rather than a pathway. Her consultancy practice naturally followed her corporate career as a Marketing Director in reputable companies such as Inkript, Resource Holding, and Libanpost.
Armed with over two decades of experience in business, education, and conceptual arts; she decided to create a space of thought that transcends the frames of her professions and hobbies and explore the realm of creative and design thinking.
Her aim today is to help develop action-oriented creative endeavors to stir a new dynamic, the dynamic of Creative Transformation.
Shant Estepan
Shant Estepan is a Senior IT Professional and Instructor in Computer Science and Information Systems at Haigazian University, USJ, EduDMG, ALLC and New Horizons. He holds a Master’s in Business Administration, BS in Computer Science, and certifications in Microsoft and Cisco.
After years of experience in Information Technology, university level teaching and administering IT projects in Lebanon and the Gulf region, Shant now advises companies on Technology Systems development. He also offers a wide range of workshops on Microsoft Office and Windows, Web and App Development, Social Media editing, and Basic Computer Literacy.
He has published conference articles on Factors That Influence Information Communication Technology Usage by Private University Instructors in Lebanon and The Visual Discourse of Food and Its Impact on Health: Research and Practical Implications.
Shant is also an active member of the Armenian National Education Committee and the Lebanese Standards Institution (Libnor).
Marwa Halwani
Marwa Halwani is a senior business administration student enrolled at the Saint Joseph University of Beirut, with a great passion headed mostly towards the fields of management consultancy and research under the supervision of Dr. Haddad.
Marwa participated in the conference held by ISEOR on the 8th of October 2020, in Lyon, France. She also interned over a 4-month period as a researcher and consultant at S.E.P.T, in collaboration with the Saint Joseph University of Beirut, ISEOR and APAVE, in a project aiming to explore and enhance the work performance of the Lebanese municipalities.
Robin Richa
Robin Richa joined Arcenciel in January 2014 as departments’ director to become Chief Executive Officer two years later. Arcenciel is a non-profit organization founded since 1985, dedicated to support Lebanon’s most underprivileged and marginalized communities, and to promote diversity, inclusion, and sustainable development. It has five core programs: Agriculture & Environment, Mobility & Health, Responsible Tourism and Cultural Heritage, Youth Empowerment and Employment, and Social Support.
Robin is spearheaded the transformation of Arcenciel from non-profit into the largest independent social enterprise in Lebanon.
Robin holds an Executive MBA from ESA Business School and a BS of Computer Science from the Lebanese America University in Lebanon.
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/robin-richa-231b7912
Dr. Rana Sawaya
Dr. Rana Sawaya has been working in the Higher Education industry for the last 24 years in Lebanon and in the Kingdom of Bahrain. She holds a Doctorate Degree in Business Administration from Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3, France. She acquired her master’s degree in Business Administration from the Lebanese American University (LAU) and her bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Balamand.
She has held key positions since 2010, such as the Admission & Registration Directorship at the of University College of Bahrain, and in 2020 the position of Registrar at the University College of Bahrain.
In addition to her administrative positions, she is an Assistant Professor at the Business Administration program teaching various management and marketing courses for both MBA and the undergraduate department. She believes that success is everybody’s dream, but to make it happen, one should expand his/her dreams outside their borders.
Lulu Nahle
Lulu Nahle is a Healthcare Professional with 9 years’ experience in the healthcare field. During that period, she was able to encompass healthcare from its different perspectives; a Bed-side Registered Nurse, an Infection Control Manager, a Quality and Standardization Manager, and currently a Healthcare Project Development Coordinator.
She holds a Bachelor’s in Nursing Science, a Master’s in Healthcare Quality Management, and she is a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) from the NAHQ.
She is a passionate believer that research is the cornerstone to deeply understand the interaction of the stakeholders in healthcare system, and scientifically improve and reform the system towards better processes, predictable outcomes, increased efficiency, improved access, and safety.
Youssef Sfeir
Youssef is an Attorney-At-Law, Mediator, Strategist & a Red Cross Humanitarian activist. He serves as a Legal Adviser to the United Nations, a Board member of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund, and a member of the Beirut Bar Association.
He worked in various capacities with UNDP, Mercy Corps, International Federation of the Red Cross & Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), MEPI, & LADE.
He offers proactive advice that brings unconventional creative solutions to substantive pressing issues in legal & political affairs, organizational development, strategy & policy design, disaster law & management, Human Rights, and administrative matters.
He is a silver certified commander in disaster management, and a certified trainer in Organizational Capacity & Certification Assessment (OCAC), Corporate/NGOs Governance, Project Planning Process (PPP), Tactical Leadership in time of Crisis, Humanitarian Principles & Values, and International Humanitarian Law (IHL).
Youssef holds a master’s degree in International Affairs & Diplomacy, a BS in Lebanese Law, and a BS in Comparative Law.
Ghada Zein
Ghada Zein is a National Surveyor for the implementation of quality improvement standards in the Primary Health Care Sector in Lebanon.
Ghada is an Expert Reviewer for the Accreditation standards in Lebanon, a Peer Reviewer for the Leading Practices of the Canadian Health Standard Organization (HSO), member of the Lebanese Society for Quality and Safety in Healthcare (LSQSH) and of the British Academy of Management.
She currently works in a private Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) as the Director of Health and Social Services. She also manages several health and development projects targeting vulnerable populations, in collaboration with WHO, UNICEF, NORWAC, the Sovereign Order of Malta, International Medical Corps, Italian Cooperation, Help Age International, and Catholic Relief Services.
Ghada teaches at private universities since 2003 and is a mentor in the academic platforms of the American University of Beirut, Saint-Joseph University and Staffordshire University in the United Kingdom.
Dr. Alexan Edgar Hagopian
Dr. Hagopian is an Assistant Professor of Accounting with over two decades of experience across banking, academia, and professional training. He holds globally recognized certifications including IMA – Certified Management Accountant (CMA®), Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA®), ACCA – Certificate in International Financial Reporting Capital Markets & Securities Analyst (CMSA®), and Certified Documentary Credit Specialist Advocate (CDCSAdv®).
In the banking sector, Dr. Hagopian has held senior leadership positions, most notably as Head of Trade Finance, where he led major system transformation projects, regulatory updates, and team development efforts. His expertise spans international trade finance, compliance, and operational risk management.
Alongside his professional career, he has taught undergraduate and graduate-level courses in accounting, finance, and banking, and served in academic leadership roles where he drove curriculum reforms and achieved international program endorsements. His teaching philosophy emphasizes experiential learning, integrating live case studies, field research, and project-based assessments.
As a certified instructor for CMA® and FMAA® programs, Dr. Hagopian has delivered specialized workshops in financial modeling, trade finance, and credit analysis across the MENA region.
His research focuses on management accounting, SME sustainability, fintech, and organizational change. He has presented at global conferences and published work on action research and innovation in family businesses.
Khaled El Hajj Ismail
A dedicated Program Manager holding a Doctorate Degree in Business Administration (DBA), a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA), PMP®️ and PMI-RMP®️ Certified. With more than 13 years of expertise in program management, research and monitoring, and policy/operational analysis, I have successfully led complex projects and developed governance frameworks.
I excel in stakeholder engagement and fostering strategic partnerships, with a strong ability to drive capacity building, training, and development. My expertise extends to budgeting, resource mobilization, and innovative programming. Passionate about working in environments that support intellectual, professional, and personal growth, I am committed to leveraging my skills and experience to contribute significantly to organizational success.
Azzam Adhami
Azzam Adhami is a senior FMCG executive and scholar-practitioner with over 20 years of experience in sales transformation, distribution strategy, and organizational development in Saudi Arabia. He holds a DBA from Jean Moulin University Lyon 3 (IAE Lyon School of Management), where his research focused on sales transformation using the SEAM framework aligned with Vision 2030. Azzam has led large-scale commercial operations and is the author of “Sales Transformation in Saudi FMCG: A SEAM Framework Aligned with Vision 2030,” published in the OD Journal. His work bridges practice and research, focusing on performance improvement, capability building, and sustainable organizational change.