George W. Hashem
Based in Kuwait City & GCC
Background:
George is a Seasoned Professional with more than 2 decades of experience, plus a successful track of records and achievements across the region and internationally. Driven by a well-networked entrepreneurial leadership & relationship builder’s personality, George is a savvy experienced commercial and public relations guru who spent his professional life in private sector and in various industries, as well as in Foreign Service and international relations. George is a savvy CEX specialist and marketing strategist, expert in marketing solutions, sales technologies and business development. A part-time career coach & trainer successfully building and motivating dynamic teams , assisting professionals, students and recent graduates in identifying personal goals, developing leadership skills and planning career moves or those looking to change or upgrade careers.
Fluent command of English, French, Arabic (official) with basic Italian, dynamic, proactive, meticulous, with good communication and people’ skills, George served as Managing director of HGI co. from 1998 till 2006 a diversified general trading company with major stakes in several public works & real estate development entities as well as holding a distribution and Export/import company for many Korean products.
George served as Honorary Consul General of Mongolia to Lebanon from 1999 until 2007 also in the Embassy of Mongolia to Kuwait, as Advisor-Counselor in charge of Investments & Economic cooperation, to H.E. Former Ambassador of Mongolia to Kuwait from 2009 until 2013.
Currently, a board member and active team player in Cornea Services A.S., a first choice provider to the on- and offshore Oil & Gas industry, consultancy services for delivering powerful, unique and best-value solutions from the Norwegian model.
George holds a BS. In Business Administration from Notre Dame University – Lebanon, with many high-ranking awards and certificates of appreciation.
Besides a wide network of connections in the Middle East and North East Asia, a wide circle of friendly & prized relations from Political, Diplomatic, Educational, Cultural, Social and Economic Important Figures from Lebanon, Mongolia, Kuwait & Norway in particular could best elaborate his commitment and devotion to serve both of the Public and Private occupations.
Areas of expertise:
- Entrepreneurship
- Business Modeling & Innovation
- Start-ups
- Business Development
- Customer Experience
- Operations Management
- Diplomatic Service
- Public Relations
- Event Management
- Sales
- Brand Development
- Leadership and Coaching
- Marketing Communications
Industry Excellence
- Offshore Oil / Gas
- Sustainable Energy
- Education & Training
- Marketing Solutions
- Foreign Affairs / International Business
- Consulting Services
- Hospitality / Tourism / Travel
- Banking
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree, B.S in Business Administration | Notre Dame University, Lebanon
- Innovation Management Green Belt, Innovation 360 Group, Kuwait & GCC
- Certificate Chief AI Officer | World Al University
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