Philippe Dagher Email & Phone Number

Beirut, Lebanon

BYCS mission is 50by30: half of all city trips by bicycle by 2030This will be achieved in Beirut by creating public awareness and lobbying with regulators and municipalities.To accomplish my mission, I have so far:> Initiated the first Bike & Skatepark in the heart of Beirut - Beirut Parc - iknbn collaboration with "Arc en Ciel" and "Make Life Skate Life" > Reactivated "Liaison Douce" (Showcase bicycle and pedestrians section in the heart of Beirut- Damascus road)… Show more BYCS mission is 50by30: half of all city trips by bicycle by 2030This will be achieved in Beirut by creating public awareness and lobbying with regulators and municipalities.To accomplish my mission, I have so far:> Initiated the first Bike & Skatepark in the heart of Beirut - Beirut Parc - iknbn collaboration with "Arc en Ciel" and "Make Life Skate Life" > Reactivated "Liaison Douce" (Showcase bicycle and pedestrians section in the heart of Beirut- Damascus road) > Led "Liaison Douce" till approved and signed by all concerned parties (municipality and ministry of interior) as of early 2020 - now pending execution> Co-launched the first world bicycle day in 2018.> Submitted soft mobility roadmap to the prime minister and president of the republic in 2019.> Initiated a CEOs on Bike with the support of Switzerland embassy in 2019.> Organized "Bike to school 2019" and taught 250 out of 500 children to bike on two wheels for the first time.> Created a school urban mobility workshop with Grand Lycee Franco Libanais, the courses focused on soft mobility, cycling and road safety.> Screened cycling movies.> Initiated bicycle parkings in leading malls of Beirut.> Participated in several bicycle tours around the city.> Requested and obtained bicycle import tax abolishment through ministry of environment.> Organized the cyclists march during the October 2019 revolution on independence day.> Created a cycling academy at the Badaro farmers market. Show less

Lebanon

Company is a local currency exchange office with 3 branches > Launch of ABC Mall Achrafieh Branch, Beirut – Lebanon, 2004 > Launch of CityMall Dora Branch, Beirut – Lebanon, 2008 > Launch of ABC Mall Verdun Branch, Beirut – Lebanon, 2017Developments: > Developped a state of the art "Bureau de Change" management software. > Consulted key players in currency exchange matters during the 2020 financial crash in Lebanon. > Managed a… Show more Company is a local currency exchange office with 3 branches > Launch of ABC Mall Achrafieh Branch, Beirut – Lebanon, 2004 > Launch of CityMall Dora Branch, Beirut – Lebanon, 2008 > Launch of ABC Mall Verdun Branch, Beirut – Lebanon, 2017Developments: > Developped a state of the art "Bureau de Change" management software. > Consulted key players in currency exchange matters during the 2020 financial crash in Lebanon. > Managed a team of 10 currency exchange specialist software engineers. > Initiated a fully automated currency exchange home service. Show less

Beirut, Beirut Governorate, Lebanon

During my 8-month mission as a Business Intelligence Consultant at Purpl, I leveraged my 20 years of experience in the payments and fintech industry to help the company make data-driven decisions. I designed data models and dashboards, conducted in-depth analysis, and provided recommendations on new products and services. I kept the company up to date with industry trends and helped navigate regulatory frameworks. By optimizing operations and improving customer satisfaction, I contributed to… Show more During my 8-month mission as a Business Intelligence Consultant at Purpl, I leveraged my 20 years of experience in the payments and fintech industry to help the company make data-driven decisions. I designed data models and dashboards, conducted in-depth analysis, and provided recommendations on new products and services. I kept the company up to date with industry trends and helped navigate regulatory frameworks. By optimizing operations and improving customer satisfaction, I contributed to increased revenue and a stronger market position. Show less

Badaro, Beirut, Lebanon

As a co-founder of Badaro Neighborhood Farmers Market, I led the strategic direction of the market and created a team of devoted co-founders volunteers. I ensured its successful operation and setup ethical standards. I also engaged with the local community, while working closely with my co-founders to develop policies and procedures for smooth operation. Through my experience, the market became a vibrant community hub that promotes sustainable and responsible consumption practices, while… Show more As a co-founder of Badaro Neighborhood Farmers Market, I led the strategic direction of the market and created a team of devoted co-founders volunteers. I ensured its successful operation and setup ethical standards. I also engaged with the local community, while working closely with my co-founders to develop policies and procedures for smooth operation. Through my experience, the market became a vibrant community hub that promotes sustainable and responsible consumption practices, while bringing together local producers and consumers. Show less

Beirut-Lebanon

A joint stock company owned by Bank Saradar, located in Beirut-Lebanon and represented by an integrated network of over 500+ sub-representative locations spread across most Lebanese regions. The company is specialized in Money transfer, Bill Payment and instant top-up services. > Founded and licensed the company in 2001 with personal funds. > Acquired 500+ Money Transfer merchant network and e-network in Lebanon. > Managed a team of 30+ remittance specialist… Show more A joint stock company owned by Bank Saradar, located in Beirut-Lebanon and represented by an integrated network of over 500+ sub-representative locations spread across most Lebanese regions. The company is specialized in Money transfer, Bill Payment and instant top-up services. > Founded and licensed the company in 2001 with personal funds. > Acquired 500+ Money Transfer merchant network and e-network in Lebanon. > Managed a team of 30+ remittance specialist and software engineers. > Initiated the "CashUnited Showcase Stores" program across Lebanon. > Participated in several local and international conferences. > Maintained excellent partnerships with a global remittance network through promotional initiatives. > Implemented direct remittance money transfer solutions & partnerships with foreign banks. > Developped in-house a global money transfer web solution "eCashUnited world to Lebanon". > Created a direct top-up system. > Developed bill payment services. > Developed and licensed a fully owned local money transfer solution. > Integrated state of the art compliance solutions > Sold the majority of the company to Bank Saradar Show less

St.-Tropez, Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur, France

> Built the first bureau de change in Val Thorens.> Implemented an advanced system & brand> Opened a second branch in Saint Tropez> Initiated the first online currency exchange service in France in 1995> Boosted the profitability through proper training & partnerships

France

Company provides currency exchange for tourists > Directed branch activities and supervised office operations and personnel > Ensured exceptional Sales Service > Improved productivity through team training focused on negotiation skills

B.A., International Business

Baccalauréat Français, Mathématiques

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