Christelle Abi Khalil, FRM®

Christelle Abi Khalil, FRM®, has extensive experience in product management, intelligence, compliance, and risk management. Christelle currently holds the position of Director of Product Management at Petal since March 2023. Prior to this, they served as the Head of Intelligence at Azentio Software from December 2021 to February 2023.

In their role at Azentio Software, Christelle was responsible for developing a product strategy and vision for software products and data solutions, including analytics, AI solutions, business intelligence, risk management, and compliance solutions. Christelle successfully created buy-in for the product vision from executives and managed business plans to provide new business solutions. Christelle also supervised the process of internal and external product launches and worked closely with the engineering department to address product usability, reliability, performance, and functionality issues.

Before joining Azentio Software, Christelle worked at Path Solutions, where they held multiple positions. As the Head of Intelligence & Compliance (Product Strategy & Management) from August 2020 to December 2021, they oversaw the designing and road-map for compliance and analytics applications and led the development of products according to the roadmap. Christelle also managed business plans, provided new business solutions, and prepared competitive analysis and market trend reports.

Christelle's previous roles at Path Solutions include Senior Product Manager from April 2017 to August 2020, Product Manager from April 2014 to April 2017, Assistant Product Manager from May 2012 to April 2014, Senior Analyst/Subject Matter Expert in Risk Management and Business Intelligence from April 2010 to April 2012, and Business Analyst in Risk Management and Business Intelligence from May 2008 to May 2010. In these positions, they worked on various tasks such as analyzing client requirements, project implementation, providing system training, and applying business knowledge to applications.

Before their time at Path Solutions, Christelle worked as an Auditor & Tax Consultant at Taxperts from August 2007 to May 2008, and as a Corporate Assistant at Société Générale de Banque au Liban SAL from August 2005 to August 2007.

Overall, Christelle Abi Khalil, FRM®, has a strong background in product management, intelligence, compliance, and risk management, with a focus on developing strategies, leading product development, managing business plans, and addressing usability and functionality issues.

Christelle Abi Khalil, FRM®, completed their education with a Bachelor's degree in Life Science from St Famille Maronite in the years 2000-2003. Christelle then pursued a BBA in Banking and Finance at Al-Jâmi'ah Al-Lubnaniya from 2003-2006. Continuing their academic journey, Christelle obtained a Master's degree in Banking and Finance from the same institution in 2007-2008.

In addition to their educational qualifications, they have also obtained certifications to enhance their professional skills. Christelle received the "Verified International Academic Qualifications" certification from World Education Services in January 2021. Furthermore, they achieved the "Financial Risk Manager FRM®" certification from the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) in July 2012.