Ziad I. Ghandour
| Ziad I. Ghandour | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Lebanese |
| 💼 Occupation | Business executive, Managing partner |
| 👔 Employer | Auburn Electromechanical |
| Notable work | Qabilati (family tree platform) |
| Title | Managing Partner |
Ziad ImadEddine Ghandour is a Lebanese inventor, strategist and executive board member based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. He has strong innovative projects, guided regional business expansion and provided executive leadership across multiple sectors including electromechanical services, energy solutions, sustainability initiatives, and technology driven enterprises. With a career spanning over three decades, he has played a pivotal role in modernizing infrastructure, introducing breakthrough technologies and shaping strategic growth in the Middle East. His contributions range from developing pioneering digital and industrial solutions to advising on corporate strategy at the board level, establishing him as a recognized leader in both innovation and executive management.
Early Life
He earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from the American University of Beirut in 1995, gaining a solid foundation in mechanical systems and industrial processes. He later pursued a Master of Business Administration at Robert Kennedy College, Zurich in 2022, enhancing his expertise in strategic leadership, business management, and financial planning. As of 2024, he is working towards a PhD in Business Administration and Artificial Intelligence at ESC Clermont Business School, focusing on integrating advanced AI technologies with executive decision making and modern business strategies.
Career
Ziad began his professional journey in the mid-1990s, quickly establishing himself as a versatile business strategist and executive with a focus on innovation and growth. From 1995 to 1999, he held the position of Business Development Executive at CADDO General Trading LLC in Abu Dhabi, where he was instrumental in conducting in depth market research, developing high value business proposals, negotiated complex contracts and implementing strategic sales programs aimed to expand the company’s regional presence.[1]
Building on this foundation, He joined Al Jaber Energy Services LLC in 1999 as a Strategic Development Executive and Committee Member, a role he held until 2009. Over this decade, he played a transformative role in corporate growth strategies, optimizing operational structures and coordinating multifaceted projects across the organization. In addition, he led initiatives aimed at long term sustainability planning, aligning energy services operations with emerging industry standards and market demands.[2][3]
Strategic and Executive Roles
Between 2009 and 2019, Ziad served as Strategic Development Director at Novus Abu Dhabi General Trading LLC, where he functioned as a senior strategist and board-level advisor. He led the development of long-term business strategies, structured financial initiatives, cultivated strategic partnerships and guided the company’s regional expansion. His work involved evaluating market trends, implementing growth-oriented operational frameworks and aligning commercial strategy across diverse sectors, demonstrating both visionary leadership and executive decision-making that strengthened the organization’s competitive positioning.[2]
In 2019, Ziad expanded his entrepreneurial portfolio by founding MEPCO General Trading LLC, taking on the role of Founder and Executive Director. He oversaw the company’s overarching business strategy, operational optimization, and brand development, while implementing scalable and sustainable operational models. As a strategic leader, he directed market positioning, guided corporate growth initiatives, and ensured the alignment of organizational objectives with long-term commercial vision.
Alongside this role, he was appointed Executive Director at Contrive Construction Maintenance Electromechanical. At Contrive, he led initiatives related to sustainability planning, operational efficiency, investor relations, and large-scale contract negotiations. His involvement included executive oversight of project strategy, stakeholder engagement, and commercial negotiations within the electromechanical and construction maintenance sectors. [2] [3]
In 2023, he was appointed Managing Partner at Auburn Electromechanical in Abu Dhabi. As Managing Partner, he has been involved in strategic planning, executive leadership, financial governance, talent development, and organizational growth. His role includes contributing to leadership decisions, strengthening management structures, and supporting the company’s expansion and long-term stability within the regional market.[3]
Major Contributions and Initiatives
Ziad has been associated with several notable regional initiatives spanning multiple sectors:
In 2004, he has served as the sole regional agent for Note Printing Australia across the Middle East and North Africa. Note Printing Australia is recognized for its role in the development of polymer banknote technology, which introduced enhanced durability and security features to currency printing.
He was involved in facilitating and finalizing the exclusive agency agreement of Red Bull Austria for the Lebanese market. This initiative supported the formal market entry and distribution structure of the energy drink brand in Lebanon.
He played a role in the introduction of digital water and electrical metering technologies in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, supporting the transition from conventional mechanical meters to digital systems as part of infrastructure modernization efforts.
In 2009, he introduced the Damara sheep breed into the United Arab Emirates and Lebanon. The breed is known for its lean meat characteristics, the introduction of the breed aimed to diversify regional livestock options and support sustainable agricultural practices in challenging climates.
He also led early Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) awareness initiatives in the United Arab Emirates. As part of this effort, he conducted studies and assessments for government entities including the Department of Presidential Affairs and the Environment Agency Abu Dhabi, with a focus on indoor environmental standards, public health considerations, and air quality management.
As an inventor, he developed an industrial air purification filter and designed a residential version intended for the Indian market in collaboration with Punj Lloyd Group. The project reached the prototype stage and was associated with an international patent application, though no completed registration was finalized.
Additionally, He developed Qabilati, a digital family-tree application and website created for the Arab world. The platform was designed to document genealogical relationships, connect extended families and clans and preserve ancestral lineage records through a centralized digital system.
Skills and Expertise
Ziad’s professional focus includes business development, strategic investment planning, executive mentoring, service line expansion, operational optimization and client relationship management. He has also been involved in diversity initiatives and organizational leadership development.[2][3]
Personal Life
Outside his professional activities, His interests include hunting, sailing and swimming.
References
- ↑ Ziad Ghandour Executive Director at Contrive Construction zoominfo.com
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Executive Director MEPCO rocketreach.co
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Ziad Ghandour Non Executive Director / Board Member CCME / MEPCO / AUBURN intch.org
