Mohsen Khalil

Mohsen Khalil is a highly accomplished business leader and investment expert who founded and currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MAKVEST.1 MAKVEST is an advisory and investment company that provides strategic, investment, and financial advisory services to companies operating in or focusing on emerging markets.

Professional Background

Mohsen Khalil has an extensive and diverse professional background:

Education::

• Ph.D. in Electrical/Electronics and Communications Engineering from the University of Southern California
• MBA in Finance and Financial Management Services from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Sloan School of Management
• Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics and Communications Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Bachelor's degree in Physics from American University of Beirut

Previous Positions::

• Global Head of the Climate Business Group at International Finance Corporation (IFC)
• IFC/World Bank joint Director of the Global Information and Communication Technologies Department
• Regional Director of IFC's Central Asia, Middle East, and North Africa Department
• Professor of Business and Finance at the American University of Beirut
• Chief Advisor to the Lebanese Minister of Post and Telecommunications
• Founding board director of Lebanon's Autonomous Fund for Housing

Expertise and Contributions

Mohsen Khalil's areas of expertise include:

• Telecoms
• Information technology
• Renewable energy
• Clean tech
• Venture capital

He has served as a board director and advisor for numerous companies and investment funds across various industry sectors, including energy, mining, telecoms, information technology, banking, and consumer products. Some notable organizations he has been involved with include ACWA Power, ACWA Kuc Turkey, and Godrej Africa.3

Current Role

As the Founder and CEO of MAKVEST, Mohsen Khalil leverages his extensive experience to provide strategic guidance and financial advisory services to companies, with a particular focus on emerging markets.1 His company, MAKVEST, was founded in 2012.2

Mohsen Khalil's diverse background, spanning academia, government advisory roles, and international finance institutions, has contributed to his reputation as a respected figure in the business and investment community, particularly in emerging markets.