Francois Nabhan , PHD

Career arc

1. Senior Director of Sales and Business Development for Middle East and TurkeyJan 2022 — Present

   ST Engineering iDirect· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
2. Senior Sales Director For Middle East & TurkeyJan 2008 — Feb 2022

   ST Engineering iDirect· Beirut - Dubai· Full-time
3. Head of Business solutionJan 2003 — Dec 2008

   Lunasat· Beirut -Baghdad - LA .
4. Project Manager2002 — 2003

   EEmerging Markets communications· Miami
5. Sales Area Manager1999 — 2002

   Terranet SARL· Beirut

Education

• University of Canterbury
  Master of Business Administration (MBA) · Business Administration and Management, General2010 — 2012
• International College for Technology
  BS · Electronics & computer science1997 — 2000
• ARTS, SCIENCES & TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY IN LEBANON
  BS · Computer Comunication2000 — 2002
• Paris Graduate School
  PhD · Artificial Intelligence and CybersecurityJan 2023 — Apr 2026

About

I am an executive leader specializing in business development, strategic growth, and market expansion across satellite communication , system integration ,cybersecurity, AI, and defense sectors.With a proven track record of building partnerships, scaling revenue, and leading complex deals across international markets, I operate at the intersection of technology, strategy, and geopolitics.I recently completed a PhD focused on the role of Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity in modern warfare bringing a unique, high-level perspective on emerging threats, digital transformation, and strategic risk in today’s global landscape.This combination of executive experience and advanced research enables me to:Identify and unlock new market opportunitiesAlign technology with strategic and national

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