Paul Wetterwald is the chief economist of Crédit Agricole Suisse, and was chief investment officer of Crédit Lyonnais Suisse from 1991 to 2005. Carine Hermon is head of private equity …
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The Lebanese civil war of 1975 to 1990 did more than destroy the country — it made it impossible to put it back together again. Institutions were demolished, corruption was …
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For Middle East watchers, 2013 was a schizophrenic year politically. As the months went by, all the supposed truths about the region after the ‘Arab Spring’ uprisings were contradicted, leaving …
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Anders Lindblad is the president and CEO of Ericsson Middle East. Executive sat with him to discuss telecoms in the region. Why are your clients choosing Ericsson over Huawei? …
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During an informal chat with one of Lebanon’s most senior politicians last month, I was told to stop being so pessimistic. The deal between the Russians and the Americans over …
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September was a silent month. For days on end the Lebanese sat glued to their televisions waiting for the seemingly inevitable American strike against Syria. Daily life hardly seemed relevant …
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Luxury swiss watchmakers Jaeger-LeCoultre are expanding their flagship boutique in Lebanon — owned by Atamian. Executive sat down with Renaud Pretet, regional brand director for Jaeger-LeCoultre in the Middle East, …
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We have strived to build a better Lebanon. Month after month, we have highlighted the failings of the state and trumpeted the successes the Lebanese have had, both at home …
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In my 13 years of publishing Executive, we have never put a story of a corporate transaction on the front cover. Oftentimes, we just assume the worst for those who, …
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My son recently turned 15 and is considering his future. There are perhaps fewer reasons than ever for him to stay in school in Lebanon. We have an education system …