Elias Ghanem

ELIAS GHANEM, CFA, is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in business development, portfolio management, and regulatory standards in motorsports. Currently serving as a Principal Consultant at First Derivative, ELIAS focuses on business transformation and has successfully implemented strategic migration plans and enhanced operational efficiency in the financial sector. As a member of the Drift Commission at the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile, ELIAS contributed to the development of global drift regulations and the establishment of the first Intercontinental Drift Cup. Previous roles include Deputy Head at Byblos Bank, where ELIAS excelled in global equity and fixed income portfolio management, and positions at leading institutions such as Natixis, Societe Generale, and Merrill Lynch. ELIAS holds advanced degrees in finance from ESCP Business School and Université Paris I, along with a foundational degree from Université St Joseph.