Economist and Wealth Management Strategist with over 20 years of experience in international financial markets. Brings board-level expertise across corporations, academic institutions, NGOs, startups, and professional councils.

Recognized as a thought leader in capital markets, ESG, risk management, and strategic oversight, and featured by major global outlets including CNN, BBC, and Bloomberg.

As Founder & President of Rethinking Lebanon (2016–Present), he established and led a governance framework to empower youth and SMEs, promote sustainable development, and ensure organizational resilience during times of crisis.

Forecasting Track Record

• Gold crash (2013)
• Oil crash (2014)
• Crypto crashes (2018, 2022)
• Lebanon’s economic collapse (2019–2020)
• S&P 500 sharp decline (2025)

He was the first to publicly forecast the date and magnitude of Lebanon’s economic and financial collapse. Prior to the crisis, he advised corporations and individuals on how to mitigate the negative impacts of the impending economic downturn and banking collapse. According to the World Bank, Lebanon’s crisis ranks among the three most severe global financial crises since the mid-19th century.