BOARD

THE LFA GOVERNANCE

The Lebanse Franchise Association is a membership organisation governed by a Board of Directors appointed through nomination and election by the membership. The president is supported by an executive committee and board members that make recommendations for key elements of the association’s strategy and operations in terms of finance, quality standards, and external relations.

YAHYA KASSAA

President

Yahya Kassaa is the chief executive officer of Kassaa Group, a Holding company with presence throughout the EMEA region incorporating a network of companies operating in the Paints and Decorative Surfaces Industry. His dedication and belief in Lebanese expertise, synergy and added value led him to join the Lebanese Franchise Association where he served as a member of the Board of Directors, its General Secretary, and presently as its President.
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ANTHONY MAALOUF

Vice President

Anthony is CEO of Casper & Gambini’s Worldwide and plays an active role at the LFA where he served as a board member before occupying the vice-president position. Anthony is also a Board Member of the Strategic Committee of Sagesse Hospitality Institute

DALIA KALASH HUSSEINI

Treasurer

The Managing Director of Elite Insurance Consultants SAL, a leading insurance brokerage firm. She has over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry, including senior roles at CSC Bank, ALIG Insurance Company, and the Office of the Minister of State for Administrative Reform.


KARIM MEKNAS

General Secretary

Karim is the Managing Partner of Miknas Food SAL, the exclusive Developmental Licensee of McDonald’s in Lebanon. The valuable exposure to the development and operations of McDonald's provided Karim with invaluable insights in all matters pertaining to franchising; an experience and expertise that he brings with him to the Lebanese Franchise Association.

Nada Aad

Board Member

CEO of mon Maki a Moi, and Managing Partner of Moona. Nada Aad is an MBA graduate from the Lebanese American University and a passionate of cultural food heritage, a fascination she translated into her international Japanese franchise, Mon Maki à Moi, as well as in Moona, a brand dedicated to Lebanese Heritage Produce.

ALINE KAMAKIAN 

Board Member

Aline founded her own brokerage firm, IIC sarl, which focuses on corporate insurance. She also founded Mayrig, the first Armenian restaurant in Lebanon and developed Batchig, a concept offering Lebanese cuisine with a twist.

RANEEM HALLAB

Board Member

M.I.S. graduate from Lebanese American University – Beirut, Marketing post-graduate from Concordia University - Montreal, PMI-PBA certified, and co-author in Journal of Business Research, Raneem is shareholder and strategic partner at Hallab 1881, as well as the founder of Krosswind Group – a management consulting company.

DOUMIT ZOUGHAIB

Board Member

Founder of Zoughaib & Co, Doumit Zoughaib has been the creative drive and mind behind the House’s unique identity and stunning creations since 1987. Nurturing his outstanding flair with a great know-how, he ventured in the world of jewelry design with the ambitious aspirations of an artist and the will of an achiever. Doumit’s mature designs speak to every woman looking for elegance in simplicity, for distinction in style, for glamour in timelessness

WAEL SINNO

Board Member

Wael is the Chairman and CEO of TMG and its subsidiaries:

Fizzle (The Entertainer stores in Lebanon): Formerly ELC stores, these locations now operate under The Entertainer.

Magic Tree (JouéClub stores Lebanon)

Toy Park – Toys 4 Less (Toys 4 Less stores in Lebanon)

HUSSEIN BATAL

Board Member

Hussein El Batal is the Chairman and CEO of Batal Design Holding, the leading group operating in the furniture production, retail and wholesale industries.


Hussein’s professional journey with the family business began at an early age, making for 28 years of experience. His enthusiasm enabled him to achieve quantum leaps in the business, introducing novel concepts and diversifying the trade. 

MALIK BARAKAT

Board Member

Malik is the CEO of MALIKs, a leading chain of 35 stores since 1988, dealing mainly in office supplies, stationery, books, electronics, digital printing and gadgets. 6 of these stores are local franchisees.


Malik is also the CEO of Doculand, which is a print and copy center, with franchisees in Nigeria, Congo and Jordan.


DANY BOUTROS

Board Member

CEO, founder and Owner of Pellini, a leading fashion brand renowned throughout Lebanon and the Middle East. With an innate passion for style and an unwavering commitment to quality, he has established Pellini as a symbol of contemporary elegance and sophistication.

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