Emile Eid Email & Phone Number

Buckley, Washington, United States

BioEconomy Solutions (BES) is a limited liability company dedicated to sustainability and ecosystem conservation through the cultivation of patented hybrid Paulownia MegaFlora trees. Over the past 12 years, we have successfully planted millions of these trees across diverse climates, achieving nearly 100% survival rates, especially in arid, semi-arid, and desert environments. Planting these trees provides numerous environmental, economical, and social benefits. such as climate mitigation and ecosystem restoration, economic growth and diversification, job creation, investment attraction, increased private sector participation in GDP and enhanced community well-being and resilience.As newcomers to the Middle East market, BES offers a unique differentiator to expedite and strengthen efforts in rural and urban development and ecosystem conservation. BES focuses on:• Advocating for sustainability and environmental conservation through Paulownia MegaFlora cultivation in arid, semi-arid, and Mediterranean climates, and disseminating BES’s field-proven meticulous cultivation process and expertise regionally.• Understanding client needs and proposing tailored, sustainable, and profitable MegaFlora cultivation solutions, especially in harsh desert environments.• Highlighting the environmental, economic, and social benefits • Providing guidance and training for Paulownia MegaFlora cultivation projects.

Mount Lebanon Governorate, Lebanon

Two public shareholding companies focused on sustainable, eco-friendly rural socio-economic development projects across various sectors, including environment, agriculture and agribusiness, value chains for local goods, tourism (eco, agricultural, leisure, cultural, and adventure), renewable energy, and light industries. Our mission is to promote sustainability, profitability, and local economic growth through a field-proven model that incorporates circular economies. These efforts aim to foster coexistence within mixed religious communities, strengthen community ties, create and preserve jobs, curb migration, boost repatriation to hometowns, enhance community health and lifestyle, and support climate resilience and environmental preservation.Some key achievements include:• Established the founding committee for three companies (Sawa Development, Jouroudna, and Mountain Development), led the development of strategic business plans, and spearheaded capital-raising efforts, resulting in the registration of the companies across 3 clusters, covering 72 villages.• Led the team that performed feasibility studies, negotiated and secured funding from international donors to implement eco-friendly projects, including bee farming, tree trimming, charcoal production, planting lavender farms, packaging and selling various agricultural products, manufacturing retorts, setting up a comprehensive website to promote destination-based tourism, and supporting agricultural and cultural festivals.

Beirut, Lebanon

Non-Governmental and Non-Profit Organizations Focused on Rural Environmental, Economic and Social Development and Humanitarian Efforts in LebanonSome key achievements include: • Structured and leading the rural environmental and socio-economic development team, guiding the creation and execution of sustainable, profitable, and eco-friendly projects across environmental, agricultural, agri-business, tourism, light manufacturing, and renewable energy sectors. These initiatives aim to generate and preserve local jobs, strengthen community coexistence, curb migration, boost the rural economy, and conserve ecosystems.• Directed the field surveys and assessment team, mapping Lebanon’s 1,500 villages into 110 geographic clusters and developing a prioritized implementation program.• Oversee the team responsible for creating project concepts, conducting feasibility studies, negotiating and securing funding, applying the patented model, and managing projects.• Established 3 shareholding companies (Sawa for Development, Jouroudna, and Mountain Development) and collaborated with local entities to implement 15 projects, including bee farming, avocado plantations, tree trimming, charcoal production, agribusiness and cultural value chains, apple festivals, retort manufacturing, solar installations, and supply of school buses, across 10 clusters and over 100 villages.

Beirut, Lebanon

A public shareholding investment company, focused on rural development and specializing in the , agriculture, agri-business, tourism, and light industries.Some Key achievements include:• Conceived and led a transformative geographic cluster with circular economies initiative to drive sustainability and economic development and in rural areas, piloted Iklim cluster covering 7 villages in the Chouf district.• Established the founding committee for the company, led the development of business plan, and spearheaded capital-raising efforts.• After two years of operations and lessons learned, we pioneered and patented a revised geographical cluster model incorporating circular economies for money and products. • Applied this model by executing eco-friendly projects such as bee farming, tree trimming, charcoal production, manufacturing of retort, packaging and selling of agricultural products, and tourism to stimulate the local economy and create jobs.• Gained support from various NGOs and municipalities for the field-proven model.• Achieved a 200% increase in stock prices by 2022, with an average yearly return on equity of 10.5%. Expanded the cluster to cover 9 villages, created 50 local jobs over 8 years, and ensured alignment with 15 out of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Amman, Jordan

A Public shareholding Islamic investment company focused on real estate and renewable energy listed on the Amman stock exchange.Actively engaging in building consensus among Board Members to develop strategies and plans.Some key achievements include:• Led the committee that formulated the company's investment strategy and diversification plan that contributed to the organization's growth and profitability.• Played an integral role in the committee overseeing internal audits and promoting strong corporate governance practices

Amman, Jordan

Served as an advisor to the Board of Directors, providing valuable insights and recommendations on investment opportunities. Prepared and presented comprehensive financial and market studies on various investment opportunities, facilitating informed decision-making by the Board.Some key achievements include:• Successfully obtained Board approvals for investment ventures including real estate properties in Syria (hotel & mall), Montenegro (hotel & apartments), and Lebanon (affordable housing).• Initiated joint ventures partnerships, including a collaboration with FIDE to hold concessions for forest areas in the DRC for the generation of carbon credits.• Recognized for exemplary performance and significant contributions, leading to election as a Board Member.

Abu Dhabi, Uae

A private joint stock Investment company focused on real estate, education, healthcare, water, alternative energy, agricultural and military • Successfully executed a turnaround strategy resulted in substantial growth and profitability.• Restructured the company, implemented strategic hiring, and devised lucrative investment strategies such as diversification and gaining a competitive edge in the UAE real estate market.Some key achievements include:• Generated remarkable growth in net profits (960%), total assets (850%), yearly return on equity (20.5%), and stock price (380%) after 3 years of operations.• Spearheaded the IPO preparation and successfully convinced the Board to list the company on the Abu Dhabi stock exchange, revitalizing company performance metrics and increasing valuation by (500%).

Woodland Hills, Ca Usa

A privately owned firm, industry leader in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of specialty gifts• Conceived the International division, developed and implemented int'l strategic plan • Negotiated and relocated manufacturing operations to Asia which reduced cost and improved profit marginsSome key achievements include:• Within 2 years, expanded the business into 40 countries and exceeded by 300% the international revenue objective.

Abu Dhbai, United Arab Emirates

A privately owned business development and investment advisory firm for multinational and high-net-worth individuals • Identified opportunities, conducted market studies, and developed strategies and business plans facilitating the entry and/or expansion of international companies into the MENA region. Some Key achievements include:• Generated around $200 million in revenue for clients within 4 years of operations.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

A public U.S. based company for the supply of wire-line and wireless telecommunication equipment suppliers listed on New York Stock ExchangeStructured, hired, and led an autonomous organization comprising over 110 employees across various departments including sales, project implementation, operations, logistics, IT, finance, and HR, as part of AT&T's expansion in the MENA region (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, and North Africa). I negotiated and appointed several subcontractors for laying land and undersea fiber optic cables and erecting base stations, while holding full P&L responsibility for operations.Some key achievements include:• Exceeding all set business goals (revenue, net profit, operating expense, asset management, customer satisfaction) by 216% in 1996, 277% in 1997, and 298% in 1998.• Recognition for outstanding performance by AT&T's Chairman and Presidents for high achievements.• Chosen by AT&T's executive committee to participate in the prestigious Executive Leadership and Management program, which boasted an exceptionally low acceptance rate of 1 out of 10,000 employees.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Spearheaded the establishment of the company's branch sales office for the MENA region and successfully cultivated partnerships with agents, distributors, and Value Added Resellers (VARs) across UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Yemen, Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, and Algeria to facilitate the sale of infrastructure equipment to network operations and private networks.Some key achievements include:• Elevated revenue from a zero base to $250 million in revenues within 3 years. • Secured the first Mobile GSM network worldwide and the first Military's network outside the USA.• Recognized as one of AT&T's top salesmen worldwide in 1994.

Kuwait City, Kuwait | London, Uk | Madrid, Spain

On special assignments by the President, managed in-country sales and technical activities during emergency support relief efforts hours following the liberation of Kuwait. Additionally, oversaw the in-country testing and commissioning team in London, UK, successfully recovering delays in delivery schedules. Furthermore, led the technical negotiating team with Telefonica in Madrid, Spain, for the introduction of AT&T switch in their network.Some key achievements include:• Generated revenues of over $200 million in 6 months.• Successfully delivered, on time, the largest International switch in the world to British Telecom.

New Jersey, Usa

As a Dynamic and energetic system engineer, played a pivotal role in both the International Switching and US Fiber Optics Systems Planning Department. Provided technical support to both US and International sales teams and acted as the interface between the clients and the AT&T Developers.

Master Of Science, Electrical Engineering - Telecommunication Systems

Bachelor Of Science, Electrical And Electronics Engineering, Cum Laude