Farid Akl

Farid Akl is a dynamic and results-oriented commercial leader with 19 years of progressive experience in sales, marketing, and strategic planning across multinational organizations and entrepreneurial ventures. Currently serving as the Regional Marketing & Sales Director for MENEAT, Farid previously held various roles at JTI, including Sales Director and Brand Manager, where they demonstrated expertise in driving market share and revenue growth. Farid's educational background includes a B.A. in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from the University of Nicosia and recent studies in Design Thinking at INSEAD, among other qualifications. Recognized for innovative problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration, Farid is adept at leading high-performing teams to achieve sustainable profitability in highly competitive environments.