Alex Barakat

Alex Barakat has a strong background in business development and account management, with experience at companies such as Howmet Aerospace, Precision Castparts, and Reynolds American Inc. At Howmet Aerospace, they served as the Global Business Development Lead, focusing on industries such as medical, aerospace, IGT, and oil and gas. At Precision Castparts, they held roles such as Commercial Manager - Americas and Business Development Manager, where they managed teams, developed sales strategies, and sold services in various industries. Earlier in their career, they worked as an Account Manager at Reynolds American Inc., where they managed key regional accounts and implemented corporate strategies.

Alex Barakat received a BA in Management and Communications from the University of Michigan in 2005. In 2015, they completed an Executive Education Program in Commercial Development at the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business. Currently, they are pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, with an expected completion in 2023.