Education

• MS in civil engineering from ESIB
• MA at HEC (Paris) Major in Corporate Finance & Banking

Professional Experience

With more than 30 years in the corporate finance sector in Lebanon, Fouad Rahme has executed in excess of USD2 Billion of transactions to finance the SMEs and Family Businesses with almost zero default to date and compiled an extensive network with an insight to most local businesses.

He has been for several years the port of the first call for many seeking his advice on funding structures and means from the Lebanese business community. He maintains close relationships with the heads of Kafalat, IDAL, BDL, CEOs of audit and consulting firms and most Senior Banking Executives.

• Held since 2011 the position of General Manager of BLC Invest the Investment Banking Arm of BLC Bank.
• Is presently the advisor to the Chairman of the board of AL-MAWARID Bank SAL.
• Is a public speaker and lecturer on the Medias and universities sharing his views about the Lebanese economy.
• Currently the President of the Lebanese Businessmen Association (RDCL) and Vice President of  the Automobile and touring club Lebanon  (ATCL) board.
• Is very active in the business community being member of several board of directors, associations and NGOs.