Draft:Marwan Barakat
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Marwan Barakat | |
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| مروان بركات | |
| Nationality | Lebanese |
| Education | American University of Beirut (BBA, MBA) University of Leeds (PhD) |
| Occupation | Economist |
| Employer | Bank Audi |
| Title | Group Chief Economist, Head of Research |
Marwan Barakat is a Lebanese economist who serves as the Group Chief Economist and Head of Research at Bank Audi, Lebanon's leading bank.[1] .
Early Life and Education
[edit]Marwan Barakat pursued his higher education at the American University of Beirut (AUB), where he obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and later completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA). Following his studies at AUB, he pursued a Ph.D. in Economics at the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom, completing his doctorate in 2003. His academic research focused on macroeconomic analysis, financial markets, and regional economic development.
Career
[edit]Barakat began his career at Bank Audi in 1991 as an Economic Analyst.
Between January 2002 and December 2004, Barakat served as a Non-Executive Member of the Board of Directors of the Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDR).
In 2012, he was appointed Group Chief Economist and Head of Research of Bank Audi.[2].
Since February 2019, Barakat has also served as Head of the Studies Committee in the Association of Banks in Lebanon.[3]. In this role, he oversees economic policy discussions, contributes to financial sector studies, and helps shape research publications for the banking industry.
Academic Contributions
[edit]From 1994 to 2010, Barakat was a professor at the American University of Beirut. He also served as a lecturer at the Lebanese American University (1993–1994), Haigazian University College (1991–1993), and the Lebanese University (1991–1993).
Public Speaking and Media Engagement
[edit]Barakat is a frequent speaker at economic conferences and policy forums in Lebanon, the MENA region, Europe, and the United States. He has delivered keynote speeches and participated in panel discussions on topics such as economic policy, banking sector restructuring, and sustainable development.
As a recognized expert on economic and financial markets, Barakat frequently provides economic analysis in Lebanese, Arab and International media interviews.
Awards and Recognitions
[edit]Under Barakat’s leadership, Bank Audi’s research division has received notable industry recognition. The bank was awarded "Best Research House in the Middle East" for its excellence in macroeconomic and financial sector analysis.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Board of Directors - Bank Audi Group". Bank Audi. Retrieved 2025-02-23.
- ^ "Audi Research – Bank Audi Group". Bank Audi. Retrieved 2025-02-23.
- ^ "Advisory Committees – Association of Banks in Lebanon". Association of Banks in Lebanon. Retrieved 2025-02-23.
- ^ "Bank Audi Awarded Best Research House in the Middle East". Bank Audi. Retrieved 2025-02-23.