To provide business students with theoretical frameworks and practical insight in top management issues based on my senior executive and strategy consulting experience in planning, acquisitions, turnaround, cultural transformation and top management team building

1979
INSEAD
Fontainebleau,  France.
MBA in General Management

1970
American University of Beirut
Beirut,  Lebanon.
BA in Economics

2001  -    2006
Strategic Management Associates
Cambridge, MA, United States
Principal
Established management consulting practice enabling corporations to develop and implement their vision. Specifically, developed a tailor-made strategic planning process for a global $1B+ B2B company that would map and guide strategic decisions and resource allocation at business unit and corporate levels over the next three years.

1997  -    2001
The Hale Group
Danvers, MA, United States
Principal
Provided top management consulting for this foodservice industry management consulting firm. Led assignments in strategic planning, organizational design and globalization. Developed aggressive growth strategies, led market research and re-branding initiatives.

1994  -    1997
Best, Inc.
St. Paul, MN, United States
Chief Executive Officer
Developed strategy which more than tripled the company value in five years for this $60M foodservice company. Recruited management team, developed marketing & operations plans, strengthened reporting and control. Increased company value from $7M to $25M in three years and sold at a 25X multiple of earnings.

1985  -    1993
The Wood Company
Allentown, PA, United States
Chief Executive Officer
Acquired and grew this foodservice management company by 400%. In 1985, acquired Wood and grew the business from $60M to $300M in eight years- 22% growth per year in an industry growing at only 3% per year. The company was built into a recognized leader in the field. Acquired Food Concepts, merged it into Wood, and significantly improved its reputation. Grew profits at 25% per year and increased company value by an estimated $110M during the period.

1982  -    1984
Abela Corporation
London, United Kingdom
Vice President – Strategic Planning
Developed a global investment diversification strategy for this $1B international hospitality group. Developed acquisition strategy and valuation methodology which informed decisions on several acquisitions. Evaluated, negotiated and led acquisition of The Wood Company at a 25% discount.

1979  -    1982
Arthur D. Little
United Kingdom
Management Consultant
Led numerous strategic planning and market research assignments for various European multinationals. Developed strategic management protocols driving resource allocation and corporate realignment of multi-billion dollar conglomerates. Conducted a research project for the European Common Market to inform the development of policies stimulating research and development in small and medium size industrial firms.

2002
Harvard University
Boston, MA,  United States.
Certificate in Advanced Managment Program
(AMP 110)