Fred Mouawad

Fred Mouawad has a wealth of experience in various industries and roles. Fred is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of SYNERGIA ONE Group of Companies, which operates in 15 countries across different industries such as gems and jewelry retailing, diamond manufacturing, watchmaking, food manufacturing, software as a service, and publishing. Fred founded and operated Global Franchise Architects, a food service company with five brands that expanded to 240 stores in 7 countries. Mouawad is also the Co-Guardian of Mouawad, a family business specializing in jewelry, timepiece design, and diamond manufacturing.

Additionally, Mouawad is the Chairman and Co-Founder of CI Talks, a cloud-based collaboration platform that enhances productivity and team efficiency. Fred is the Founder and Chairman of Taskworld, a cloud-based collaboration platform that increases productivity, engagement, and satisfaction at work. Furthermore, Mouawad founded and chaired Synova, a fine producer of premium food products, and SmartWork Media, a New York-based publisher of business magazines. Fred also founded and chaired Itorama, an IT consulting and creative agency, and Interbuild, an interior construction company.

Mouawad has been involved with YPO (Young Presidents' Organization) in various leadership roles such as YPO Ambassador, Chapter Chair, Regional Chair, and Co-Chair of programs and summits. Fred is also a member of the YPO Global Editorial Advisory Board. Overall, Mouawad's work experience showcases their entrepreneurial spirit and expertise in diverse industries.

Fred Mouawad's education history includes the following:

1. In 1977-1986, they attended Collège du Léman - International School and completed their high school education.

2. In 1986-1990, they pursued a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Business Administration from Pepperdine University.

3. In 1990, they obtained a Graduate Gemologist (GG) certification from GIA (Gemological Institute of America) with a specialization in Gemology.

4. In 2012, they attended the Stanford University Graduate School of Business and completed the Stanford Executive Program (SEP 2012).

5. In 2014-2022, they enrolled in the YPO Stanford GSB Program at the Stanford University Graduate School of Business, where they pursued executive education.

6. In 2019, they attended Harvard Business School and completed the Dialogue program.

7. In 2019, they also pursued an Executive Education program in Global Family Enterprise from INSEAD.

8. In the same year, they participated in the YPO Columbia Program in Value Creation and Investing at Columbia Business School.

Furthermore, Fred Mouawad holds the additional certifications of Enriched Air Diver from PADI (obtained in December 2009), Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification from Breakthrough Management Group (obtained in May 2008), and Advanced Open Water Diver from PADI (obtained in August 1989).

It should be noted that there is no mention of a completed MBA from Harvard Business School in the provided information.