Louay Chanab

Louay Chanab (also known as Louay Abou Chanab) is an accomplished executive leader currently serving as the Group Chief Strategy Officer at ADQ, a sovereign wealth fund based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.1

Professional Background

With over 25 years of experience, Chanab has held prominent positions in both the public and private sectors, leading work across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa.1 As one of ADQ's earliest employees, he has played a crucial role in shaping the organization's strategic direction since its inception in 2018.2

Responsibilities at ADQ

As Group Chief Strategy Officer, Chanab oversees several key areas:

• Mergers and acquisition activities
• Corporate strategy
• Portfolio transformation
• ESG agenda

He has led the development of ADQ's strategic approach, corporate performance management, and asset allocation. Additionally, Chanab has driven multiple transformation and value creation initiatives, focusing on digital transformation, innovation, research and development, and portfolio talent.1

Education

Chanab holds the following educational qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the Lebanese American University
• MBA degrees from Ecole Supérieure des Affaires in Lebanon and ESCP-EAP in France1

Expertise and Contributions

Throughout his career, Chanab has demonstrated expertise in:

• Defining multifaceted strategies
• Providing transformative advice
• Shaping critical and game-changing decisions
• Investment activities and M&A
• Target operating models
• Diversified revenue streams

He has also contributed to industry development in the Middle East and North Africa and has supported the creation of intellectual capital through publications on emerging technologies, digitization, and innovation.

Chanab's LinkedIn username is louayac, as specified in the query.