Badih Fattouh
President

Badih Fattouh is the Founder and CEO of Creative Venture, specializing in bringing compelling stories to Arab audiences through the screen.

With over 35 years of experience, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the audio-visual content landscape in the MENA region, holding key leadership positions in launching and managing television networks and companies.

Amal Mhanna, MD
Vice President

Dr. Mhanna is a dermatologist specializing in pediatric dermatology, currently in private
practice. She is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the Lebanese Dermatology Society, and the Society for Pediatric Dermatology.

An alumna of AUB, Northwestern University, and the London School of Economics, she has been a longstanding volunteer with SANAD and played a key role in establishing its Bekaa office.

Tatiana Hamiyeh Itani
Treasurer

Tatiana Hamiyeh Itani is an attorney and policy consultant with expertise in governance, legal reform, and institutional development. A partner at Abboud & Associates, she leads the Litigation and Corporate Departments, advising a wide range of local and international clients.

She has contributed to the drafting and review of key Lebanese laws and reform initiatives, and is co-founder of Lebanon’s first Free Legal Clinic supporting young entrepreneurs.

Mohamed Najia

Mohamed Najia is Secretary General of the Kuwait Hotel Owners Association and Bailli Délégué of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs–Kuwait. He is also Co-Managing Partner of Horeca Kuwait, the country’s leading hospitality and food industries exhibition.

His career includes senior roles in hospitality and tourism, as well as advisory positions with the Kuwait Government and the UNWTO. He has served on multiple boards and is the author of a published book on tourism and hospitality.

Rania Raad

Rania Raad is co-founder of a food and beverage consultancy and management firm established in 2020. With over 18 years of experience in the industry, she specializes in strategy, operations, and concept development, supporting businesses from idea to execution. She holds a Master’s degree from the Lebanese University.

Ramy Echo

Ramy Echo is a strategic advisor to families and institutions, specializing in alternative investments and governance. He has advised on transactions exceeding USD 7 billion and has restructured numerous companies. His background spans real estate, consulting, and investment banking, with extensive experience in the Middle East. He is an alumnus of Harvard, INSEAD, and ESCP and serves on several boards.

Lina Matta

Ms. Lina Matta is Channel Director for Shahid AVOD, MBC 2, MBC 4, and MBC Max. She is also co-founder of Brown Hats Productions, where she co-directed and produced award-winning documentaries, and curator of ANA Contemporary Arab Cinema in New York.

She serves on the Advisory Board of the Mohamed Bin Rashid School of Communication at the American University in Dubai and is a voting member of BAFTA.

Razan Nasser

Razan Nasser is a business graduate from the American University of Beirut and an active philanthropist. She founded LBYAALBI.com, a platform designed to connect Lebanese businesses with diaspora communities worldwide.

Hanaa Sami-Habbal

Hanaa Sami-Habbal is an executive recruitment consultant with more than 25 years of experience placing senior leaders across the Middle East and North Africa. She holds a master’s degree in industrial and organizational psychology and is passionate about humanitarian initiatives.

Dr. Marwa Zein, MD, PhD

Dr. Marwa is a Clinical Toxicologist and Aesthetic and Functional Medicine physician with a private practice in Beirut and Abidjan. An international speaker and trainer, she specializes in regenerative medicine, cellular biology, and longevity science, and is the inventor of a patented bioreactor for an artificial kidney.

Naji Kassir

Mr. Kassir is an engineer, entrepreneur, and investor with extensive experience in construction and engineering consultancy across the Middle East and the United Kingdom. In 2012, he co-founded the Yadaya Foundation, a philanthropic initiative that provides scholarships to motivated students pursuing undergraduate studies, social reforms, and accountability initiatives.