Amir - CEO - Lebanon - iCEO #86553

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Amir's Profile

iCEO #86553

Position: CEO

Nationality: Lebanon

Experience

I am currently the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of an FSRA-regulated blockchain-technology-enabled financial services brokerage in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and the CEO of an NFT-marketplace licensed company out of DMCC in the process of obtaining VARA regulatory licenses as a broker-dealer and exchange.

Major Achievements

• Pioneering the launch of the first-ever asset management platform for the largest GCC bank, which has stood the test of time & continues to be utilized today, showcasing its enduring effectiveness. • Revolutionizing the largest GCC bank`s retail portfolio with the launch of the first-ever investment advisory product, which swiftly became a core business due to its overwhelming success. • Engineering a monumental shift from manual to fully automated trading systems within a Dubai private bank, resulting in expedited trade execution, cost reductions of at least 40%, & significant mitigation of operational risks. • Achieving substantial reductions in execution & custody fees at a Dubai investment bank, yielding average savings of 50% on the first day & up to 80% across various asset classes & markets. • As Chair & CEO of the DeFi brokerage, I masterminded an unparalleled licensing & regulatory journey, revolutionizing the off-chain/on-chain DeFi brokerage & Payment platform. My visionary leadership established a prominent thought leadership position within the digital space, culminating in a ground-breaking collaboration with a renowned big-four consulting firm to co-chair a UAE digital exchange/platform working group. • Successfully forging alliances with regional regulators such as FSRA, DFSA, DMCCA, VARA, SCA, CBUAE, & CMA (Saudi), I adeptly translated & implemented global regulatory requirements for leading domestic businesses, cementing their compliance & market reputation. • Under my leadership, the organizations achieved a series of pivotal milestones, including initiating the IPA for licenses, delivering V1.0 Technology for regulatory demonstrations, securing the FSP, & launching leading edge-breaking platforms. Additionally, facilitated the acquisition of distribution licenses in key regions such as the USA, UK, Europe, & Asia through direct branch/subsidiary offerings or strategic partnerships with established local players.

Industry Sector Competencies

Financial Services

Financial Technology

Professional Objectives

Function: CEO

Sector: Financial Services, Financial Technology, Wealth Management, WealthTech

Interim Manager: No

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time, coaching on demand

Prefered Locations: UAE

Additional Professional Interests

Operational coaching on demand

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

United Arab Emirates (The)

Operational Competencies

Technologies to market (Professional)

Business development (Professional)

New product or service launch (Professional)

Geographical expansion (Professional)

Company rescue or turnaround (Professional)

Pre or post investment audit (Professional)