Joanne SARRAF CHEHABCEO of Malia Group

Joanne Sarraf Chehab has been in the position of CEO and board member of Malia Holding since January 2016.
Previously, she held several roles across Malia Group subsidiaries and in different job functions namely Sales, Marketing, Human Resources, Procurement and Finance.
Well positioned to understand the dynamics of a fast-growing family business with regional reach and sector diversity, Joanne has garnered global experiences and knowledge and has been ensuring continuously top-and bottom-lines sustainable growth.
She is a founding member of Jean & Charlotte Sarraf Foundation, the Family Business Network (FBN)- Levant Chapter and a Board member of several organizations.
Joanne holds a BA in Economics from Saint Joseph University and an MBA from ESSEC.
She is married with two children.

Malia Group Intro:
Headquartered in Lebanon and driven by a pioneering spirit, Malia Group is a multifaceted group of 27 companies that are leaders in 6 sectors including:
Industries (Pharmaceuticals, Personal & Home Care), Consumer Goods Distribution (FMCG, Tobacco, Cosmetics...), Technology (Automation, Digital, GIS & IOT solutions), Fashion, Contracting and Hospitality.
With operations in Iraq, UAE, Kuwait & Algeria, the Group's purpose is to ensure excellence in the creation, production, and the timely delivery of goods and services.
Throughout the last 8 decades, the Group accrued 60 brands and forged alliances with 35 best-loved multinationals.