Walid Chahine

Walid Chahine is a highly experienced executive currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Azadea Group since March 2005, overseeing a diverse portfolio of over 50 retail brands across more than 13 markets in the Middle East. Prior to this role, Walid Chahine held key positions at 51 East in Qatar, including COO/CHRO and Group IT/Operations Director, where responsibilities included managing premium global brands and overseeing operations in a leading retail environment. Walid Chahine's educational background includes an Executive MBA in Management from ESCP, a Master in Business Computer from St-Joseph University of Beirut, and several advanced leadership and strategic negotiation courses from renowned institutions such as Harvard Business School and IMD.