Nicolas Chammas

Nicolas E. Chammas is a Lebanese Greek Orthodox public figure. He was born in Beirut in 1963.

He is a graduate of the American University of Beirut (AUB), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard Business School.

He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, a Masters Degree in Civil & Environmental Engineering, and an Masters degree in Business Administration with a focus on International Economy.^[1][2] .

Nicolas is an economist, financier and businessman.

He is currently the General Secretary of the Lebanese Economic Organizations and the President of the Beirut Traders Association, he sits on the Board of Trustees of MIT and is the past president of the MIT Alumni Association worldwide. He is also the Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors at Cedrus Bank SAL, owning 15% of the shares of the bank, and the Managing Partner of the Elie D. Chammas & Co.

Chammas research and publications include:

- “The knowledge-based economy and its impact on the Lebanese society and economy”.

- “The socio-economic future of Lebanon in questions”.

- “Construction industry and its role in the Lebanese economy”.

- “The political and economic context in Lebanon”.

- Social and economic advisory missions to various ministries, public institutions and international organizations, focusing on employment, trade, development, investment, finance and competitiveness.

- Frequent interventions on Lebanese and Arab TV stations. Regular contributions to the national press.

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