Ali Chalabi

Ali Chalabi is a serial entrepreneur with a diverse range of experiences. Ali co-founded and served as the CEO of Alizzano Ventures, specializing in strategic management services for early-stage, small, and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on social entrepreneurship. Ali has a hands-on approach and is passionate about driving initiatives in leisure thinking, healthcare development, renewable energy, waste management, microgrid solutions, and sustainable food management.

In 2022, Ali Chalabi joined theleisureway as the Chief Business Officer. Prior to this, they co-founded Breadbar LA in 2004, where they pioneered a culinary revolution in artisan bread in Los Angeles. Ali led the creation of innovative bread and pastry offerings, establishing a reputation for quality and creativity.

Ali Chalabi also played a pivotal role as the co-founder, board member, and leisure operations chief officer at Madrid Xanadu - Mills, Europe's largest shopping mall at the time. Ali contributed to the innovative project, which included an indoor snow zone, extensive entertainment options, and a comprehensive retail selection.

In 1999, Ali Chalabi co-founded and served as a director of CSFB Eunion Direct, an online brokerage platform targeting the Middle East market. This venture achieved immediate success and was founded in partnership with DLJ Direct, Olayan Group, and E-Union.

Before that, Ali Chalabi worked as the Principal - Managing Director at Victico Group from 1987 to 1997.

Ali Chalabi completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from the American University of Beirut between 1979 and 1983. Ali then pursued their Master of Arts degree in Near East Studies - History Economics from Princeton University from 1984 to 1986. Following that, they earned another Master of Arts degree in International Studies from The Johns Hopkins University between 1986 and 1988. Ali Chalabi also attended College Cevenol from 1975 to 1977 and College Louise Wegmann from 1965 to 1975, although specific degrees or fields of study were not mentioned for these institutions.