Nicolas E. Chammas is a Lebanese

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economist, financier and businessman.

Early life

He was born in

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in 1963. He graduated from

American University of Beirut The American University of Beirut (AUB) ( ar, الجامعة الأميركية في بيروت) is a private, non-sectarian, and independent university chartered in New York with its campus in Beirut, Lebanon. AUB is governed by a private, aut ...

(AUB),

Massachusetts Institute of Technology The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a private land-grant research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Established in 1861, MIT has played a key role in the development of modern technology and science, and is one of the ...

(MIT) and

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. He earned a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, a master's degree in Civil & Environmental Engineering, and a master's degree in Business Administration with a focus on International Economy.BDL Accelerate.
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Career

He serves as General Secretary of the Lebanese Economic Organizations and President of the Beirut Traders Association. He sits on the Board of Trustees of MIT and is the past president of the MIT Alumni Association. He is Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors at Cedrus Bank SAL and Managing Partner of the Elie D. Chammas & Co. Social and economic advisory missions to various ministries, public institutions and international organizations, focusing on employment, trade, development, investment, finance and competitiveness. Frequent appearances on Lebanese and Arab TV stations. Regular contributions to the national press.

Publications

Chammas' research and publications include: * “The knowledge-based economy and its impact on the Lebanese society and economy”. * “The socio-economic future of Lebanon in questions”. * “Construction industry and its role in the Lebanese economy”. * “The political and economic context in Lebanon”.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Chammas, Nicolas 1963 births Living people Lebanese politicians American University of Beirut alumni MIT School of Engineering alumni Harvard Business School alumni