Sara Abou Khalil

Vice President at Safanad

Sara Abou Khalil has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Sara began their career as a Junior Analyst at Société Générale in 2007. Sara then interned as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch in 2008, where they conducted research and presented investment opportunities to clients.

In the same year, Sara participated in an internship program at the Lebanese Central Bank, gaining insights into the institution's functions and working in different departments. Sara also worked as a Teacher's Assistant at the University of Amsterdam, assisting Dr. Jeroen Ligterink with research related to the market for distressed debt.

Sara joined Nomura as an Analyst in 2011, specializing in M&A Industrials. Sara later joined MezzVest as an Investment Analyst in 2013 and was promoted to Analyst Trainee, where they contributed to the success of the company as a top Mezzanine investor.

From 2017 to 2019, Sara worked as an Associate at Samena Capital before moving on to Safanad, where they currently hold the position of Vice President starting from April 2019.

Overall, Sara Abou Khalil has demonstrated a strong background in finance, with experience in investment analysis, research, and financial modeling.

Sara Abou Khalil has a strong educational background in economics and business. From 2006 to 2009, they attended the University of Amsterdam (UVA) and completed a bachelor's degree in International Economics and Business, with a focus on general sciences and advanced mathematics. This was followed by a master's degree program at the same institution in 2010 to 2011, where they specialized in business economics and finance.

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Timeline

  • Vice President

    April, 2019 - present