Mahmoud Sabbah

I am a seasoned executive with over 33 years of experience in driving trade, infrastructure, and foreign direct investment across more than 70 countries. My career has been defined by my ability to leverage government diplomacy and public-private partnerships to structure cross-border deals, particularly between MENA, China, and Africa. I pride myself on my expertise in geopolitical risk strategy and emerging markets entry, which has allowed me to optimize costs significantly, achieving supply chain savings of 10-30% and a complete reduction in remote operational expenses.

Throughout my career, I have facilitated the structuring of construction joint ventures that generated over $4.5 billion in revenue and secured more than 35 smart partnerships for Middle Eastern and African countries with Chinese state-owned firms. My role in government and multilateral diplomacy has been pivotal, including the structuring of a joint venture that resulted in over $1.5 billion in UN/Iraqi contracts. I have also designed and implemented regulatory frameworks that have saved ministries millions while ensuring operational safety and efficiency.