Nick is an accomplished executive with an impressive 20-year track record in strategy and corporate development across the FMCG, Financial Services, and Technology industries. Currently, he serves as the Head of Strategy and Transformation of Mezzan Holding where he spearhead the strategic planning, project management office, and business development initiatives. Prior to Mezzan Holding, Nick was Strategy Director at Americana Foods, leading the company's inorganic agenda toward a transformative growth journey with unwavering determination. Nick has acquired exceptional category and operating knowledge across multiple categories, supporting the leadership team in developing a robust five-year strategic plan.Prior to joining Americana Foods, Nick built an unparalleled reputation in M&A across two continents. He started as a trusted advisor for prominent investment banks before moving on to become a Corporate Development executive for some of the largest corporations in the MENA Region, where he delivered outstanding results. Apart from his executive roles, he has considerable experience in early-stage ventures, having served as an advisor or non-executive board member of early-stage start-ups. In these roles, Nick has gained deep knowledge of the marketplace, SAAS, Foodtech and Web3 business models.Nick’s accomplishments span mergers and acquisitions, strategy development, value creation strategies, project management, and sales and business development. He holds a Master's Degree in Management & Corporate Finance from Skema Business School and an Associate of Arts in Sales & Marketing from ICD. He is fluent in English, native in French, and has basic knowledge of Arabic. Key Areas of Leadership Focus:• M&A/Financial Leadership• Strategy design and implementation• Value creation, integration, transformation• Sales & Business Development• Building Stakeholder Group Consensus