Samir Haddad
C-Level Executive & Family Business Advisor
Bridging executive leadership experience with professional governance insights to help family-owned businesses thrive across the MEA region.
20+ Years Experience
MEA Region Expertise
Governance Specialist
Certified Advisor
Background
A seasoned C-level executive and Principal at Flairworks Management Consultancies, Samir brings a distinct mix of hands-on executive leadership experience and professional governance insights to family-owned businesses. Over two decades in his corporate leadership roles, he has worked closely with large family businesses in the MEA countries to develop and implement strategies for business growth and profitability.
Family Business Advising
Samir’s work in family business advising focuses on family and enterprise governance. As an insider to the Middle East markets and cultures, his extensive executive experience and insights into family business dynamics enable him to assess the issues and needs and guide the development of bespoke solutions for longer-term sustainability. His approach is collaborative, guiding the processes with full participation of the stakeholders.
Areas of Focus
Family Governance
Family governance focuses on organizing how the family communicates and interacts with itself, the shareholders, and the business. This involves developing the comprehensive pillars of good governance that the family may require: the family constitution, conflict management processes, governance structures, and succession planning.
Enterprise Governance
Enterprise or corporate governance involves developing the processes and structures that increase the effectiveness of managing the family business for greater sustainability. This includes the board of directors, a clear organizational structure based on clear and well-documented roles and responsibilities, and policies and procedures across all parts of the enterprise.
Regional Experience, Global Thinking
Based in Dubai, Samir brings both regional insight and an international perspective. He understands the cultural nuances that shape family enterprises and crafts solutions tailored to each unique environment, applying best practices with local sensitivities.
Areas of Focus
Samir is a graduate in economics from the American University of Beirut, and holds an advanced certificate in family business advising from the Family Firm Institute in the U.S.
Economics
American University of Beirut
Advanced Certificate in Family Business Advising
Family Firm Institute, U.S.