Saad Houry

Saad Houry is a former senior staff member of UNICEF. Mr. Houry joined UNICEF in 1978 and served in different capacities at the country, regional and global levels. He was appointed Senior Advisor to the Executive Director in June 2011, after serving as Deputy Executive Director, Programmes.

Since retiring in 2012 Mr. Houry has been helping UN organizations, NGOs, and Foundations active in the development and humanitarian assistance fields.

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Chemistry from the American University of Beirut and a Master of Science in Neurobiology from the University of London.