Lilas Knio

Lilas Knio is a seasoned marketing professional with extensive experience in various leadership roles. Currently serving as Head of Marketing at Lean Technologies since September 2025, Lilas previously held the same title at Derayah Financial, where the company achieved its first IPO during tenure. Previous roles include Product Marketing Lead and Manager at Ramp, the first marketing hire at the company, where significant growth to a $22 billion valuation was accomplished. As Global Marketing Manager at ViaBill, Lilas contributed to the development of a leading Buy Now Pay Later solution in multiple regions. Additional experience includes advisory work at Brick & Wonder, Marketing Ops Manager at Rally, and Digital Marketing Manager at Whitewall Magazine. Lilas holds a Master’s Degree in Strategic Design and Management from Parsons School of Design and a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from American University of Beirut, complemented by certificates from prestigious institutions such as the University of California, Berkeley, and Yale University.