Mazen Abdin

Mazen Abdin is a seasoned entrepreneur, business, and finance expert with over 40 years of experience in the Middle East, UK, and US. With a comprehensive understanding of business development and management issues, Mazen has been involved in management consulting, setting up new businesses, managing small and large companies, and managing turn-around situations. Throughout his career, he has established or been involved in businesses such as concrete mixing plants, retail electronics, pre-fabricated housing, civil contracting, agricultural projects, oil products trading, management consultancy, portfolio investment of operating companies, and high technology. He is currently the Chairman of Natalifoods International, a U.S. based food distribution and export company.

Mazen is the holder of six international patents in the field of security and copy protection. He is a people person, strongly believes in a consensus-driven, bottom-up approach, and a strong team to achieve sustainable success. Mazen dedicates his time outside of work to volunteer work and serves as a Board of Advisors to MITAA (MIT Arab Alumni Association), Board of Trustees for MAP (Medical Aid for Palestinians), and a consultant to the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).

Mazen is committed to sharing his passion and experience in entrepreneurship and business knowledge with the next generation to support them in becoming tomorrow's business leaders. He supports aspiring Arab entrepreneurs in succeeding in starting up companies, advising on initial and growth issues, and developing best business practices, culture change, and troubleshooting in general.