Charbel Nicolas Assaf Mba

Director Technology Innovation at Groupe Robert Inc.

Charbel Nicolas Assaf, MBA, ITIL has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Charbel Nicolas is currently the Director of Technology Innovation at Groupe Robert, where they are responsible for driving technology transformation. Prior to this, they worked as a self-employed IT Executive, CIO, and IT Director, leading technology transformation initiatives for various organizations. Charbel Nicolas also served as an IT Project Manager at CIUSSS du Nord-de-l'île-de-Montréal. Additionally, Charbel has extensive experience at CGI, where they worked as a Senior Consultant and Project Manager. Charbel Nicolas also worked at Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation International (LBCI) as an IT Service Manager and IT Support Manager. Charbel holds an MBA and is ITIL certified.

Charbel Nicolas Assaf has a diverse education history. In 2006, they obtained an ITIL certification, although the institution is not specified. Their formal education began in 2010 at Middlesex University, where they earned a Master of Business Administration degree. The MBA program covered various subjects such as strategy, human resources, operations, marketing, finance, economics, and management perspectives.

In 2012, Charbel pursued a Microprogramme de 2e cycle d'actualisation des compétences en technologies de l’information (Second-cycle microprogram for updating information technology skills) at Université de Sherbrooke. This program likely enhanced their understanding of information technology. Charbel Nicolas continued their education in 2013, earning a PMP Accreditation in Project Management from the same university.

Expanding on their language and cultural knowledge, Charbel obtained a Certificat in Langues et Cultures D'Asie (Languages and Cultures of Asia) from UQAM | Université du Québec à Montréal, starting in 2013.

In 2020, Charbel enrolled in a cybersecurity program at Harvard University, completing a certificate program titled "Cybersecurity: Managing Risk in the Information Age." This program likely deepened their understanding of risk management in the field of cybersecurity.

To complement their educational background, Charbel has obtained several additional certifications from institutions such as LinkedIn and AXELOS Global Best Practice. These certifications include "Jeff Dyer on Innovation," "Managing Projects with Microsoft Teams," "Developing a Learning Mindset," "Finance for Non-Financial Managers," "Implementing Your IT Strategy," "Learning Tor and the Dark Web," "Microsoft Teams Essential Training," "Project Portfolio Management Foundations," "SAP ERP Essential Training," "SharePoint Online Essential Training: Beyond the Basics," "SharePoint Online Essential Training: The Basics," "Microsoft Collaboration: SharePoint, Teams, and Groups," and "The Six Morning Habits of High Performers." The institutions and specific dates of obtaining these certifications are listed, reflecting Charbel's commitment to continuous learning and acquiring new skills in various areas related to IT, management, and beyond.

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  • Director Technology Innovation

    January, 2022 - present

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