Board of Directors

 

 

Board Officers

SAMMY BOUSABA

CHAIRMAN
The Chairman supervises the affairs of the Council presides over all meetings of the Board and is responsible for implementing all decisions of the Board of Directors.

ROBERT MIKHAEL

VICE CHAIRMAN
The Vice Chairman performs duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Chairman or the Board of Directors and presides over Board meetings in the absence of the Chairman.

SHAMSA AL FALASI

DIRECTOR MEMBERSHIP
The Director Membership is responsible for overseeing membership maintenance, new member development, and the addition of related membership services and benefits.

ROULA DROUBI

DIRECTOR PROGRAMS
The Director Programs is responsible for overseeing the Council’s programs, meetings, and events as well as developing and ensuring the success of new program initiatives.

AMER AFIFI

DIRECTOR FINANCIAL AFFAIRS & TREASURER
The Director Financial Affairs & Treasurer is responsible for overseeing all financial receipts, disbursements, accounts, financial records and reports.

KANAN KASUYA

DIRECTOR LEGAL AFFAIRS & SECRETARY
The Director Legal Affairs & Secretary is responsible for overseeing all official documents and records of the Council and all relationships with legal counsel or legal consultants.

General Board Members

ASHRAF MALLAK

BOARD DIRECTOR
The Board sets policies reflecting the objectives of the Council and takes decisions on matters affecting the membership.

MOHAMMED ALI EL DABAA

BOARD DIRECTOR
The Board sets policies reflecting the objectives of the Council and takes decisions on matters affecting the membership.

NIKOS SARVANAKIS

BOARD DIRECTOR
The Board sets policies reflecting the objectives of the Council and takes decisions on matters affecting the membership.

Ex Officio Board Members

CARA NAZARI

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
The Council maintains a permanent seat for the Council's Managing Director. This is a non-voting position as the role is compensated by the organization. The Managing Director acts as an important liaison between the Council and all internal and external stakeholders.

FRANK JOSEPH

PRINCIPAL COMMERCIAL OFFICER US CONSULATE IN DUBAI
The Council maintains a permanent seat for the US Consulate’s Commercial Attaché. This Department of Commerce role typically rotates every three years. The Commercial Attaché acts as an important liaison between the Council and the US Consulate.