Every individual, whether a student, faculty member, or partner, plays a major role in the development and advancement of the Antonine School of Business (ASB).

Damianos Kattar
H.E. Dr. Damianos Kattar holds a special place at Antonine University (UA) as the founding Dean of the ASB. Since 2006, Dr. Kattar has been an independent consultant in strategy for corporate and financial groups in Europe and the Middle East, with over 30 years of experience. He has been involved in several political and economic reforms and initiatives. He served as Minister of Finance, Economy, and Trade in 2005 and as Minister of Environment and Administrative Reform in 2020.

Dr. Kattar pursued his PhD in Strategic Planning at the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK) and Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University. He holds a Master’s degree in Informatics and Management from the Lebanese University in cooperation with the National Conservatory of Arts and Crafts (Cnam) in Paris. He was a first-aid leader with the Lebanese Red Cross, promoted anti-drug initiatives, and volunteered with youth and social programs.

The ASB consults periodically with an advisory board regarding its positioning, performance, and strategic orientation:

• Prof. Amine Awad
  CEO, BLOM BANK
• Mr. Christophe El Kallassi
  CEO and General Manager, Kallassi Group
• Eng. Imad Moujaes
  Managing Director, MSE
• Mr. Michel Saad
  CEO and Founder, Saad & Co.
• Mr. Elie Abboud
  President, LACPA