BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Razmig Boladian is an entrepreneur and private equity executive with extensive Middle East expertise. He co-founded Rubicon Point Partners (RPP), a San Francisco-based real estate private equity firm investing in commercial real estate on behalf of institutional investors. He also co-founded Bliss Capital, an investment management firm in the MENA region, focusing on direct secondary and cross-border investments. Additionally, Razmig serves as an Executive Board Member at Al-Nahr Solutions, a system integrator in Saudi Arabia. Previously, he co-founded Roland Berger Strategy Consultants’ Middle East practice, serving as Partner and Saudi Arabian Country Manager, playing a pivotal role in the firm’s regional expansion. Razmig’s affiliations include Harvard University, where he has contributed to the KSG Board of Admission and the alumni board in Lebanon.
Emile Haddad is Founder and Chairman Emeritus of FivePoint Holdings, a leading developer in coastal California. With over 30 years of experience, he’s active in his community, chairing USC’s Lusk Center for Real Estate and advising USC’s Price Planning Program. He is also the Immediate Past Chair of UC Irvine’s Board of Trustees and serves on UC Berkeley’s Real Estate Advisory Boards. Emile has earned accolades like the Boy Scouts of America Construction Industry Good Scout Award, UCI Center for Real Estate Lifetime Achievement Award, and American Diabetes Association Father of the Year Award. In May 2017, he received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.
Oscar Seikaly, CEO of NSI Insurance Group, leads a major private insurance firm serving families and businesses across the USA and 70+ countries. With numerous industry awards, he has been on AIG’s Producer Advisory Council and currently is a member of the Advisory Board of Vault Reciprocal Exchange, a subsidiary of Allied World. Oscar sits on the University of Miami Law School’s RPD program Advisory Board and supports arts, serving the Perez Art Museum, Bass Museum of Art, and sponsoring Miami City Ballet. Actively engaged in civic and charity work, he contributes to organizations like the Institute of Contemporary Art Miami, Pompidou Foundation, Renee Mouawad Foundation, Doctors Without Borders, and the American Task Force for Lebanon.
Nabil Taleb
Nabil Taleb, an accomplished serial entrepreneur, heads the Infiniux group as Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO, driving infrastructure for the smart economy. The group comprises Nexius, a telecom infrastructure leader and Supplier of the Year awardee. Infiniux excels in merging software, engineering, and field services to empower individuals with life-changing technology. Their technical academy, MyndCo, aims to nurture the next generation of smart technicians. In 2010, Infiniux successfully sold a software analytics division to a publicly listed firm, highlighting their innovation. Nabil, an E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year awardee, actively supports startups and serves on charity boards, making a significant impact in both entrepreneurship and philanthropy.
Tony Tannoury
Tony Tannoury, Chief of Orthopedic Spine Surgery at Boston Medical Center and Boston University School of Medicine, is a renowned international figure. He is internationally recognized for pioneering Minimal Invasive (MIS) techniques and implants, including Johnson & Johnson’s MIS Spine Portfolio. With extensive teaching experience, he educates surgeons, residents, and students globally. Tony excels in diagnosing and treating complex spinal deformities, chairing the Workerscomp care group, a leading expert consortium on work injury management. He is also an author of two books and over 500 scientific presentations. Since 2008, he presides the International Musculoskeletal Society, solidifying his global influence in spine surgery.
Souraya Eid
Souraya, a venture capital investor and entrepreneur in New York, hails from Beirut. She earned a bachelor’s in computer engineering from AUB and a Master’s in Finance with honors. Starting with sustainable innovation for refugees, she moved into venture capital with a CFA charter and ESG certification. In New York, she founded a consultancy in venture capital and co-founded a tech startup empowering women entrepreneurs globally, where she serves as CFO. Additionally, she’s the treasurer for TAKREEM AMERICA. Souraya’s journey showcases her commitment to innovation, investment, and empowering women in entrepreneurship, bridging her expertise from tech to finance seamlessly.
Youmna Ziade
Youmna Ziade is a highly accomplished professional with a Master’s in Law from Saint-Joseph University in Beirut and a degree in Political Sciences and International Relations from Sciences-Po Paris. She began her career at Société Générale de Banque au Liban in 2003, specializing in corporate banking, then joined BLC Bank in Beirut, Lebanon, with a history of various managerial roles, including leading CSR efforts. Youmna is also an entrepreneur, known for founding one of Lebanon’s first organic farms and co-founding Kitchenlab, an innovative concept in food and beverage. She represents the National Heritage Foundation in the Beirut Heritage Initiative, dedicated to restoring Beirut’s cultural heritage post the August 4, 2020, Blast.
Andrea Makhlouf
Andrea, a New York City-based digital Product Designer and Strategist with roots in Beirut, Lebanon, merges strategy, design, and management expertise from Parsons School of Design. She excels in applying design thinking to enhance digital interfaces, aiding companies in innovation and scaling through improved user experiences. As an advocate for storytelling, she hosts podcasts like “Change That Podcast,” amplifying global change-makers’ voices. Recently, Andrea joined the Takreem Foundation, hosting “Tak on the Pod” to showcase untold success stories from the MENA region, fostering cross-cultural understanding and inspiring curiosity about its essence and values.
Ricardo Karam, a veteran talk-show host, television presenter, producer, author, public speaker, and advocate for promoting social causes. He has interviewed global influencers, inspiring Arabs to embrace innovation through dialogue. His interviews transcend contemporary topics, delving into the profound thoughts and sentiments shaping world events. In 2010, Karam elevated storytelling’s impact, founding TAKREEM. Rooted in his belief in community empowerment and tradition preservation, it unites those he has collaborated with over the years. TAKminds emerged as a natural progression, fostering change by uniting the TAKREEM community through thought-provoking events, talks, and activities. A decade later, TAKREEM AMERICA extended its reach, furthering the foundation’s global impact.