Nehme Azoury is the Deputy President for Corporate and Employment Affairs at Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK). He is also the General Secretary of the Arab Society of Faculties of Business, Economic, and Political Sciences, and the founding editor of “The Arab Economic and Business Journal” and “The Lebanese Journal of Economics and Management.” Dr. Azoury, a dual PhD holder, specializes in marketing, strategic management, and corporate governance, and has lectured in the USA and France. He has received an award from George Washington University and currently serves as a senior consultant at PFC International.

Elie Yaacoub, DBA, is a prominent financial leader with over two decades of experience in the MENA region. Currently serving as CFO Program Director at PFC International, he oversees a team specializing in Investment Advisory and M&A. Elie’s expertise spans diverse financial domains, including Accounting, Taxation, and Financial Management. With a background in pivotal roles such as Financial Manager and External Auditor, his strategic leadership has led to significant cost reductions and increased turnover in previous positions.