Carl Helou
EMBA – CEO – Managing Partner
CEO of SILA Solutions, Business consultant, Co-founder of a technology business, brings over 15 years of experience in Sales, banking, finance, consultancy, technology, and management. Holding an Executive Master’s in Financial Management from SDA Bocconi and ESA Business School, BA in Banking and Finance and Psychology.
strong leadership with a focus on the MENA region. Fluent in English, French, and Arabic, advised numerous businesses across the MENA & African regions. His expertise in Sales, financial systems and human behavior, combined with a results-oriented approach, ensures alignment of organizational goals and sustained growth.
Robert Habchi
MBA – Partner
Robert Habchi, Group CEO of ELAM Insurance Group, boasts over 10 years of extensive experience in the insurance and reinsurance sector. He has successfully led projects ranging from policy reviews and risk management to debt collection and claims management, recovering hundreds of millions of US Dollars for Insurance Companies in the MENA region.
Holding Master Degrees in Maritime Law and Insurance, as well as Business Strategy and Management, he provides audit and underwriting services, ensuring business efficiency.
Fluent in French, English, and Arabic, Robert has contributed as a speaker and lecturer to various global conferences and training sessions, while also authoring several published articles.
Karim Rifai
MBA-CMA-ICVA-PMP: Partner
Over 24 years of corporate strategy and finance experience, with notable strengths in guiding top-tier firms through complex M&A and business transformation initiatives.
Proficient in financial planning, analysis, and valuation. Demonstrated expertise in managing and directing financial activities across various sectors including manufacturing, real estate, and agribusiness, ensuring profitability and strategic growth.
Holds an MBA in Finance and certifications in Accounting (CMA) and Valuation (CVA), contributing to his comprehensive understanding and application of valuation and corporate finance.
Khalil Harakeh
DBA – Partner
Over 35 years of experience, including CFO at Averda Holding, managing accounting, financial reporting, and risk management. Khalil also created and executed effective financial rules, processes, and procedures.
Khalil founded the Enterprise Risk Management Department at Averda Holding as Risk and Internal Audit Director, implementing policies, processes, and risk frameworks to assure compliance and optimize organizational structure.
Teaching financial management, advanced financial accounting, and cost accounting at top colleges for over seven years has enriched his practical expertise with theoretical insights.
Hussein Wehbe
Partner – Advisor
With over 23 years of experience in the logistics and delivery industry, Hussein has held roles as a CEO, former Government Advisor to the Prime Minister’s Office, and Honorary Professor. They are recognized for their expertise in sales and leadership enablement, logistics and supply chain management, and corporate culture transformation. As a TEDx speaker and public and private sector leader, they provide impactful advisory and consulting services.
Hussein is an active member of several advisory boards, a passionate public speaker, and a mentor to startups. They offer engaging public speaking services, motivational sessions, and practical LinkedIn training workshops for corporates. Their contributions include sales hiring, training, team building, client acquisition, and enhancing employer branding and corporate culture.
Dany Khoury
Partner – advisor
Dany Khoury has served as COO and partner of the African-based company Cerra Services for the past decade, along with multiple businesses in the construction, service & hospitality & tourism field. He is the former CEO of Nissan, Peugeot, and Kia in The Gambia, Africa, and is currently the founder of one of the largest construction companies in the African markets.
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