Ziad Chaaban
CEO of CEI
Ziad Chaaban is an esteemed leader and accomplished business developer with over 28 years of experience across Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Jordan, Sudan, Oman, and the United States. In 2021, Ziad was hired as founding Executive Director for the Continuing Education Institute (CEI) at the American University of Iraq-Baghdad (AUIB) and was recently promoted to Chief Executive Officer leading vital projects and initiatives rehabilitating the Iraqi ecosystem.
With his Executive MBA from the American University of Beirut (AUB) and deep knowledge of the MENA market, his remarkable track record of leadership and management excellence is boosted in the domains of continuing education, capacity building, consulting, and career development. Ziad has held pivotal roles in renowned international organizations such as UNDP, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the American University of Beirut, Al Moussawee Holding in Abu Dhabi, and the Lebanese Ministry of Education and Higher Education.
His exceptional contributions have been further acknowledged through prestigious awards like the Continuing Education Quality Award from Switzerland and a Letter of Recognition from the UAE Ministry of Health. Ziad has served as a special advisor to the Ministry of Higher Education in Lebanon and chaired accreditation teams in Saudi Arabia and the USA.
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