Samir Mouawad

Co-Founder & Chairman

Founder of Mouawad Advisory, Mr. Samir Mouawad has been a trusted advisor on strategic and financial performance issues for over 25 years. His business experience began in the family business under the watchful of his father, Joseph David Mouawad, the prominent watch manufacturer and jewelry designer of Lebanon. There, he started building his powerful ties to key business people of the Arab World. He subsequently launched Mouawad Advisory as a global consulting firm in 1998. As a long line of a successful businessman and entrepreneur through EMEA, Mr. Mouawad has gained a reputation as savvy and lucrative dealmaker that allowed him to be in the forefront of the players in the industry. Under his direction, Mouawad Group continues displaying unprecedented might and influence in its sector. As an art-aficionado since his 20's, Mr. Mouawad has amassed an extensive collection focusing mainly on contemporary artists. He holds BA degrees in Commercial Technology from the Université de Besançon in Franche-Comte; Gemology & Jewelry in Valenza-Alessandria Italy; and Humanities Art & History in Beirut.

Ghassan Mouawad

Real Estate Development Manager

Mr. Ghassan Mouawad grew up in Lebanon, where he attended the bachelor school at Peres Carmes de Tripoli. After receiving his MSc. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Boston, USA, he returned to Lebanon joining the family business at Mouawad international Marine Company. Assigning as General Manager after a couple of years, he took on his first solo project, delivering one of the world's most expensive mega yachts ever built. In 1991, he started investing in many luxury projects and residential buildings in Lebanon and Turkey. Moving forward, Mr. Mouawad has also invested in energy sector to diversify his business, which quickly grew into multi-milion international projects company. He is one of the four members of Electrical Engineering Branch in OEA, the institution that groups by law, all active engineers and architects in Lebanon.

Lana Mouawad Aksel

Global Public Relations Manager

With a remarkable journey and a wealth of experience in the business world, Lana Mouawad Aksel has emerged as a visionary leader who is reshaping the industry. From an early age, Lana displayed a natural inclination towards business, having assisted her father and developed a passion for art during visits to art fairs and exhibitions. This passion for art blossomed into a global love for the arts, fueling her entrepreneurial spirit. Throughout her early twenties, Lana ventured into real estate development and consulting, immersing herself in the dynamic Turkish market. Recognizing its immense potential, she harnessed her education and experience to collaborate with international individuals and businesses, bringing a fresh perspective to an industry in need of vision. Lana Mouawad Aksel represents a departure from the ordinary, offering a return to the fundamentals of expertise and future performance benefits. Her commitment to excellence, coupled with her forward-thinking mindset, allows her to drive positive change and bring innovation to our organization.

George D. Rountree

Partner

Most respected and renown healthcare management guru, Mr. George D. Rountree is internationally recognized for his work in financial and operational excellence in healthcare organizations. With over forty years of award-winning healthcare leadership experience, Mr. Rountree have chaired VKF American Hospital and American Medical Centers Management as CEO, and The Methodist Hospital as Vice President. He is working closely with issues of state health policy within governments of several countries, the private sector, and academia. Having graduated from Health Management of Harvard University, he holds Master's Degree in Hospital Administration from Washington University. George D. Rountree is Adjunct Professor with both the Washington University, School of Medicine Program in Healthcare Administration and the Istanbul University, School of Business Administration.

Ferit Raat

Principal

Ferit is a leading international advisor with extensive experience supporting businesses in achieving growth, fostering innovation, and expanding successfully into global markets. Throughout his career, he has consistently placed his clients' interests first, working diligently to identify practical solutions while minimizing potential conflicts of interest whenever possible. Ferit is known for his clear and transparent communication style, ensuring that clients fully understand risks, fees, and all critical information required for informed decision-making. He completed his Abitur at Gymnasium Triberg in Germany, studied Business Administration and Economics at the University of Augsburg, and later pursued a double major in Hospitality Management and Political Science (International Relations) at the University of Lausanne. With over 35 years of experience, Ferit has successfully led and delivered end-to-end projects across five continents, guiding initiatives from concept to completion.

Idil Saguner

Principal

İdil Saguner is a general consultant and strategist working with governments, private investors, businesses and international organizations on multicultural communications, public affairs, reputation management, social issues management and super connector. She specializes in analyzing political and business risks in Sub-Saharan Africa and KSA. This includes producing forward-looking risk reports covering sovereign, fiscal and monetary policy, contract risks and operational risks (corruption and regulatory burden) for several global clients. Idil Saguner holds an MPhil in Political and Economic Sociology.

Samir Nasr

President ECE & Mouawad Financial Advisor

Dr. Samir Nasr is the founder and CEO of ECE Group. His background with PHD in Economics and training as Consultant at OECD, and Chairman of the Economics Department Lebanese University gave him a solid base to launch ECE in 1982. Dr. Nasr acquired a wide experience in all matters related to valuation, financing, modeling, economic and financial assessment, business plan, due diligence and all structuring issues including debt/equity and financial solutions including fund structuring. His experience spans more than 1,000 files over 32 years in 15 countries for 20 sectors and activities. In addition, Dr. Nasr is the CEO of the 'The Phoenician Funds Holding SAL' since 2016; a 25 Million dollars fund including 12 Lebanese banks. He is also executive director of the Mouflon Fund in Cyprus (Euro 100 Million) and Non-executive Chairman of the "National Institute of the Guarantee of Investment" in the Republic of Lebanon since 1993. Dr. Nasr acted also as Economic and Financial Advisor for the government of Qatar (2000-2005).

Marwan Mikhael

Senior Financial Advisor

Mr. Marwan Mikhael is a distinguished Senior Economist and Financial Advisor with over eight years of expertise in macroeconomic strategy, fiscal policy, and international financial program design. He brings a proven track record of leadership at the International Monetary Fund, where he served as a Senior Desk Economist for Chad—leading negotiations, restructuring systemic banks, and guiding debt relief efforts under the Common Framework. He has also advised the Lebanese government as Chief Economic Advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister, contributing to IMF program negotiations, drafting key financial legislation, and developing national macroeconomic frameworks. His deep knowledge of monetary economics, banking sector reform, and crisis management—combined with strong analytical and managerial capabilities—makes him a trusted advisor for navigating complex financial challenges and building sustainable economic strategies.

Muhammad Iqbal

Software Professional

Muhammad Iqbal is an exceptional software professional with more than 15 years of experience in all phases of software development. His expertise and dedication to excellence have made him a highly valuable asset to renowned companies. With his strong leadership skills, Muhammad has effectively managed offshore teams and established NGBS to address client challenges. His track record of delivering successful projects and ensuring client satisfaction is exemplary, making Muhammad an invaluable addition to any team.

Misbah Azam

Executive Office Manager

Misbah Azam is a business administration professional with expertise in management, marketing, and project management. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, and has completed advanced specializations in Project Management (Google), Construction Project Management (Columbia University), and Management (Virtual University of Pakistan). As Executive Office Manager at Mouawad Consultancy, Istanbul, she supports executive leadership through effective administrative management, strategic coordination, data analysis, and professional documentation. Known for her strong analytical skills, clear communication, technological proficiency, and ability to perform under pressure, Misbah contributes positively to the firm's operational excellence and professional culture.

Cholada Chaiyasan

Marketing Manager

Cholada Chaiyasan embarked on her career as an art enthusiast while simultaneously working in the financial department of the Ministry of Revenue Authority in Thailand. By visiting art galleries in Bangkok, she developed a genuine interest in supporting and fostering talented young artists, establishing meaningful connections with them. Cholada successfully introduced these artists to M. Samir Mouawad, who, in turn, invested in and collected their finest artworks. Cholada remains committed to maintaining strong relationships with numerous artists. Cholada, who initially started as an amateur, always displayed a strong eagerness to learn. Her success in the realm of art business, partnering with Mouawad, continues to grow through further investment and exploration. Today, Cholada holds the position of Marketing Manager at Mouawad Art Work Investment.