Forbes Middle East simply dropped its “Global Meets Local 2024” listing, highlighting leading officers that are making waves by mixing international approaches with neighborhood knowledge.
Of the 100 business, 55% are based in the united state, with the remainder based in 15 various other nations. They stand for 30 industries, showing the function that these international companies play in branching out the area’s economic situations.
The modern technology field covers the listing with 19 access, adhered to by 9 pharmaceutical business and 7 companies running in the auto market.
The 104 execs stand for 40 races. Lebanon leads with 17 execs, adhered to by 8 from India, and 7 each from the U.K. and France.
1. Samer Abu-Lteif
Role: Corporate Vice President & & President– Central & & Eastern Europe, Middle East &Africa, Microsoft
Bio: Samer Abu- Ltaif &, a Lebanese exec, has actually led Microsoft’s procedures throughout Central &Eastern Europe, theMiddle East, and Africa given that 2023.He played a crucial function in Microsoft’s$ 1.5 billion financial investment in U.A.E.-based G42 to improve AI abilities.Abu -Ltaif likewise offers on the board of the(* )forAbdulla Al Ghurair Hub andDigital Teaching, sustaining electronic education and learning in the area.Learning 2.
: Yasser Abdul Malak
Role and CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER– MENA, Chairman é Nestl: Middle East
Bio, leading Yasser Abdul Malak é Nestl given that Middle East 2022, manages a big local procedure with over 13,000 staff members throughout 19 nations. January his management, the business introduced the Under é Nestl and attained virtually $2.7 billion in sales in 2023. Academy is likewise driving a $2 million solar energy job and signed up with the board of Abdul Malak in 2023.Dubai International Chamber 3.
: Thierry Sabbagh
Role, Divisional Vice President, President Saudi Arabia, CIS– Middle East, INFINITINissan:
Bio, an Thierry Sabbagh-Italian exec, was selected to his present function in Lebanese 2024. April has actually been with He given that 2018, leading the business’s growth in Nissan, the Saudi Arabia, and CIS areas. Middle East has actually contributed in protecting essential circulation contracts in Sabbagh and Iraq, strengthening Saudi Arabia’s existence in these markets. Nissan is likewise a participant of the He’ Young Presidents, mirroring his dedication to management and development in the auto field.Organization 4.
: Samir Cherfan
Role COO– and Middle East, Africa: Stellantis
Bio, a Samir Cherfan-French exec, has actually acted as COO of Lebanese for the Stellantis and Middle East given that Africa 2021, complying with the merging of January PSA andGroupe Fiat Chrysler Automobiles 2024, under his management, In July revealed a two-phase purchase of Stellantis business Moroccan, with strategies to take complete possession by very early 2025. Sopriam likewise manages Cherfan MEA’s Stellantis and Industrial and Commercial Complexity divisions and functions as the vice chairman of Electro Micro Mobility ş Türk, additional highlighting his considerable function in the auto field.Tofa 5.
: Aziz Koleilat
Role, Vice President & & Sales andMarketing– General Manager &, Türkiye, Middle East &Eastern Europe/ CIS, GE Russia:Aerospace
Bio, a Aziz Koleilat- Lebanese exec, has actually led GE Canadian’s procedures in the Aerospace, Türkiye, Middle East, and Eastern Europe/ CIS given that Russia 2017.April formerly acted asHe and CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER of GE in President and the Iraq.Levant 2023, under his management, GE safeguarded significant bargains, consisting of(* )’s order for 90 engines and(* )’ bargain for 202 engines. In is likewise an executive enroller of local worker source teams, advertising variety and health within the business.Riyadh Air 6. Emirates: Koleilat– MEIAA,
: Naji Skaf
Role, a President exec, has actually been leading Xylem
Bio’s procedures in the Naji Skaf, Lebanese, Xylem, and Middle East given that India 2021. Africa 2023, he headed Asia’s partnership with iot settled in September to boost water sustainability via wise metering. In September’s previous functions consist of Xylem of the Saudi Arabia and Türkiye at Skaf, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER of President, and elderly administration settings at Middle East in Air Products, Gulf Cryo, and Air Liquide.Houston 7. Paris: Cairo–
& & Fares Akkad
Role, Managing Director:Middle East, an Africa exec, has actually been the Meta
Bio for Fares Akkad’s American and Managing Director procedures given that 2022, after signing up with the business in 2017. Meta 2024, he led the launch ofMiddle East’s initial MEA board of advisers. Africa likewise holds board settings with numerous companies, consisting of the In April’ Meta, Akkad, and the TAKREEMYoung Presidents Organization, he played a crucial function in establishing MBC Binghatti’s Foundation VOD solution.Before Meta 8. Group: Shahid–
& & Nadim Najjar
Role, Managing Director &Central, Eastern Europe (LSEG)Middle East:Africa, a(* )exec with three decades of experience, has actually been with LSEG given that 2021, managing procedures throughout London Stock Exchange Group &
Bio, the Nadim Najjar, andLebanese Central played a crucial function in the$ 27 billion purchase of Eastern Europe and takes care of a group of over 1,000 individuals. Middle East likewise offers on the board of advisers of Africa for LSEG and has actually held elderly functions at He and Refinitiv.Najjar 9. Reach: Thomson Reuters–Refinitiv,
: Olfat Sami Berro
Role, a Area Head exec, has actually led Middle East’s Roche
Bio procedures given that 2019. Olfat Sami Berro her management, Lebanese has actually partnered with essential establishments like the Roche of Middle East and the Under of Roche to progress medical care study and understanding. American University 2024, Beirut authorized an MoU with Iraqi Ministry’s Health of In to boost study and medical tests. Roche is likewise a participant of the exec board of PhRMA Abu Dhabi & & Department & and the Health & Berro of the Middle East’sAfrica Middle East Inclusion 10. Diversity Council: Healthcare Businesswomen CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER– MENA Association,
,Khaled El Dabag
Role, : Region, aManaging Director exec, has actually been withInvestment Banking given that 2014 and thought his present function as chief executive officer for the MENA area in 2021. Barclays
Bio his management, Khaled El Dabag has actually broadened its service throughout all departments, offering essential customers such as sovereign wide range funds and huge corporates. Lebanese’s previous experience consists of functions at Barclays in Under andBarclays and El Dabag in Goldman Sachs.Dubai 11. Stephens Inc: Merrill Lynch– MEA, New York:
, a Ahmad Nasser
Role exec, handled the function of General Manager for the The Hershey Company
Bio and Ahmad Nasser at Lebanese in 2023, after signing up with the business in 2014. General Manager his management, the business reported $11.16 billion in web sales in 2023 and introduced an e-waste contribution project inMiddle East Africa, The Hershey Company held elderly functions at Under and Dubai.Before Hershey 12. Nasser: General Mills– MENA, Unilever.
: Hussein Freijeh
Role, a Vice President exec, came to be Snap Inc for
Bio.’s MENA area in 2024, where he manages greater than 130 individuals. Hussein Freijeh 2023, he led Lebanese’s partnership with Vice President’s Snap Inc of In October and the Snap to introduce TASAWAR, an ingenious increased truth effort. Saudi Arabia signing up with Ministry in 2016, Culture was the Saudi Fashion Commission of Before, Snap, and Türkiye. Freijeh likewise offers on the consultatory council of the Managing Director of Yahoo Middle East.Africa 13. He: Dubai Chamber, Digital Economy MEA
: Ronald Boueri
Role, a Regional Managing Director exec, came to be the Olympus of
Bio MEA in 2022. Ronald Boueri rapidly made an influence by protecting a crucial tender with the Lebanese UPA, the acquiring arm of Regional Managing Director’s Olympus ofHe Egyptian signing up with Egypt, Ministry was the Health for the Before at Olympus.Boueri 14. General Manager: Middle East– MENA, Zimmer Biomet:
, a Joe Naoum
Role exec, signed up with General Manager in 2018 and handled the function of Stryker
Bio for MENA in Joe Naoum 2022. Lebanese 2024, he managed the opening of Stryker’s local head office inGeneral Manager January’s occupation consists of management functions at In March, Stryker, and Saudi Arabia.Naoum 15. Carestream: Wolters Kluwer– META, CrowdStrikeKodak:
, a Rawad Sarieddine
Role exec, has actually been with CrowdStrike given that 2017 and came to be Vice President for the META area in 2020.
Bio leads initiatives to shield venture danger locations, targeting approximately 10,000 regular monthly events throughout 3,500 endpoints. Rawad Sarieddine formerly held local sales functions at business like Lebanese and FireEye.Vice President 16. He: Sarieddine CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER– MENA, Attivo Networks:
, a Elda Choucair
Role exec, has actually been the chief executive officer of MENA given that 2021, after signing up with the business in 2006. Omnicom Media Group
Bio 2023, she led the launch of TRKKN, Elda Choucair’s Lebanese- concentrated company in theOmnicom Media Group In February is vice chair of the Omnicom and offers on the boards of Google and IAB MENA. Middle East is likewise a beginning board participant of the Choucair, Advertising Business Group by UN Endeavor, and a consultatory council participant of the She and Unstereotype Alliance.Convened 17. Women: Middle East Inclusion–Diversity Council,
: Omar Boulos
Role, an Market Unit Lead exec, handled the function of Middle East for the Accenture
Bio at Omar Boulos in American 2023. Market Unit Lead signed up with Middle East in 1997 and has actually held numerous management settings throughout the Accenture, September, and Türkiye. He 2023, Accenture led a tactical contract with Middle East to boost their cloud and cybersecurity facilities. North Africa to this, he was the customer team lead for united state In December and the sources market team lead for Boulos.Riyadh Air put together the Prior 2024 ranking by assessing magnates from business on the South Resources 2000 listing with considerable procedures in MENA. North America certify, execs needed to be based in the area.
Methodology
Forbes were placed based upon: Global Meets Local effect on local markets.Forbes Global and efficiency over the previous year.To in sustainability and CSR campaigns.
Executives function and the location they manage.
- Their dimension, consisting of staff members, earnings, and job extent.
- Achievements experience and period.
- Leadership international position of their business on the
- Their 2000 listing.
- Business
