Jean-Pierre Assaf
Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO
Jean-Pierre Assaf is the Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Prevensure Group, a regional holding company based in Cyprus, Europe, built upon the main foundations of strict environmental, social, and corporate governance.
Assaf’s name – otherwise known as JP- has developed go-to-market models that fortify organizational infrastructures for substantial growth. Prevensure Group is the umbrella under which are Prevensure Insurance and Reinsurance Brokers Limited in Larnaca, Cyprus; Prevensure Risk Management Limited in Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Prevensure Re Limited, United Arab Emirates; Prevensure Insurance and Reinsurance Brokers SAL in Beirut, Lebanon; Prevensure for Insurance Brokers – Himayat Al Majal in Baghdad, Iraq; Prevensure for Reinsurance Brokers – Majal Al Wikaya in Baghdad, Iraq and Tomorrow Insurance SAL in Beirut, Lebanon, operating under the umbrella of Prevensure Group
JP’s career spans over 25 years of experience in leading insurance and reinsurance operations across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and South Asia. His previous roles include serving as CEO, Board Member, and Chairman in 10 regional territories.”
Jean-Pierre Assaf
Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO
Jean Pierre Assaf is the Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of Prevensure Group, a regional holding based out of Cyprus, Europe built upon the main foundations of strict environmental, social and corporate governance.
Assaf’s name – otherwise known as JP – has built go-to-marketing models, thus fortifying organizational infrastructures for substantial growth. Prevensure Group is the umbrella under which are Prevensure Insurance and Reinsurance Brokers Limited in Larnaca Cyprus, Prevensure Risk Management Limited in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Prevensure Reinsurance Brokers Limited in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Prevensure Insurance and Reinsurance Brokers SAL in Beirut Lebanon and Prevensure – Majal PRB Limited in Baghdad, Iraq.
JP’s tenure encompasses over 23 years of experience heading insurance and reinsurance operations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe and South Asia. His last position saw him serving as CEO, Board Member and Chairman across 10 regional territories.
Assaf’s name – otherwise known as JP – has built go-to-marketing models, thus fortifying organizational infrastructures for substantial growth. Prevensure Group is the umbrella under which are Prevensure Insurance and Reinsurance Brokers Limited in Larnaca Cyprus, Prevensure Risk Management Limited in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Prevensure Reinsurance Brokers Limited in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Prevensure Insurance and Reinsurance Brokers SAL in Beirut Lebanon and Prevensure – Majal PRB Limited in Baghdad, Iraq.
JP’s tenure encompasses over 23 years of experience heading insurance and reinsurance operations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe and South Asia. His last position saw him serving as CEO, Board Member and Chairman across 10 regional territories.
Nohad Hallab
Co-Founder, Member of the Board
Nohad is a Shareholder in: FCC- Fatayerji Contracting Company and FCC Precast – First Precast Concrete Company established in Saudi Arabia in 1976, Hallab Real Estate and development company in Lebanon, SDC – Specialized Development Company.
After graduating from the University of Arizona in USA as a Civil Engineer, Nohad then pursued a Graduate degree from the University of Balamand in Lebanon. He started his career in 2004 as a site engineer in Doha, Qatar, in one of the largest road construction companies there. A year later, he moved to Jeddah, KSA, to join the family business, and gained much more experience through leading several projects and focusing on the values and business ethics he adhered to.
He possesses extensive knowledge in leadership, construction management, precast concrete, civil, architectural, mechanical, electrical, industrial engineering, finance, and entrepreneurship.
Nohad is a Shareholder in: FCC- Fatayerji Contracting Company and FCC Precast – First Precast Concrete Company established in Saudi Arabia in 1976, Hallab Real Estate and development company in Lebanon, SDC – Specialized Development Company.
After graduating from the University of Arizona in USA as a Civil Engineer, Nohad then pursued a Graduate degree from the University of Balamand in Lebanon. He started his career in 2004 as a site engineer in Doha, Qatar, in one of the largest road construction companies there. A year later, he moved to Jeddah, KSA, to join the family business, and gained much more experience through leading several projects and focusing on the values and business ethics he adhered to.
He possesses extensive knowledge in leadership, construction management, precast concrete, civil, architectural, mechanical, electrical, industrial engineering, finance, and entrepreneurship.
Nohad Hallab
Co-Founder, Member of the Board
Nohad is a Shareholder in: FCC- Fatayerji Contracting Company and FCC Precast – First Precast Concrete Company established in Saudi Arabia in 1976, Hallab Real Estate and development company in Lebanon, SDC – Specialized Development Company.
After graduating from the University of Arizona in USA as a Civil Engineer, Nohad then pursued a Graduate degree from the University of Balamand in Lebanon. He started his career in 2004 as a site engineer in Doha, Qatar, in one of the largest road construction companies there. A year later, he moved to Jeddah, KSA, to join the family business, and gained much more experience through leading several projects and focusing on the values and business ethics he adhered to.
He possesses extensive knowledge in leadership, construction management, precast concrete, civil, architectural, mechanical, electrical, industrial engineering, finance, and entrepreneurship.
After graduating from the University of Arizona in USA as a Civil Engineer, Nohad then pursued a Graduate degree from the University of Balamand in Lebanon. He started his career in 2004 as a site engineer in Doha, Qatar, in one of the largest road construction companies there. A year later, he moved to Jeddah, KSA, to join the family business, and gained much more experience through leading several projects and focusing on the values and business ethics he adhered to.
He possesses extensive knowledge in leadership, construction management, precast concrete, civil, architectural, mechanical, electrical, industrial engineering, finance, and entrepreneurship.
Manhal Charles Francis Lolas
Member of the advisory board
Mr. Manhal Lolas is Abudawood Group Chief Financial Officer.
He is responsible for managing all the investment and finance activity of the Abudawood Group.
Mr. Lolas is accountable for the performance of shareholder funds and all other sources of finance, including the performance of business units which he delegates through general managers.
He translates organizational vision into operational targets through the deployment of finance with the objective of developing a knowledge-based business.
He also directs, administers, and coordinates the activities of Abudawood Group by establishing appropriate processes, policies, goals, and objectives.
Since joining Abudawood Group as an Investment Analyst in 1994 he has enjoyed a progressive career in a variety of finance and investment roles, both within the Group’s investment platform as well as its operating companies, becoming Group CFO in 2007.
Mr. Manhal Lolas is Abudawood Group Chief Financial Officer.
He is responsible for managing all the investment and finance activity of the Abudawood Group.
Mr. Lolas is accountable for the performance of shareholder funds and all other sources of finance, including the performance of business units which he delegates through general managers.
He translates organizational vision into operational targets through the deployment of finance with the objective of developing a knowledge-based business.
He also directs, administers, and coordinates the activities of Abudawood Group by establishing appropriate processes, policies, goals, and objectives.
Since joining Abudawood Group as an Investment Analyst in 1994 he has enjoyed a progressive career in a variety of finance and investment roles, both within the Group’s investment platform as well as its operating companies, becoming Group CFO in 2007.
Mr. Manhal Charles Francis Lolas
Member of the advisory board
Mr. Manhal Lolas is Abudawood Group Chief Financial
Officer.
He is responsible for managing all the investment and finance activity of the Abudawood Group.
Mr. Lolas is accountable for the performance of shareholder funds and all other sources of finance, including the performance of business units which he delegates through general managers. He translates organizational vision into operational targets through the deployment of finance with the objective of developing a knowledge-based business. He also directs, administers, and coordinates the activities of Abudawood Group by establishing appropriate processes, policies, goals, and objectives.
Since joining Abudawood Group as an Investment Analyst in 1994 he has enjoyed a progressive career in a variety of finance and investment roles, both within the Group's investment platform as well as its operating companies, becoming Group CFO in 2007.
During his career, Mr. Lolas has led and substantially influenced Abudawood Group processes and decisions for numerous investment opportunities, which include global and regional real estate, global equities, private equity funds and direct investments. For perspective, this has included a diverse, global equity portfolio and a global portfolio of more than 220 private equity funds and direct investments; more than 250 multimillion dollar residential and commercial real estate projects; and several regional multimillion dollar acquisitions for the group operation expansion.
Mr. Lolas currently holds seats on the Board of Directors of the Group's operating companies in KSA and Bahrain. as well as Investment Asset Management Company in Bahrain. In addition, he represented Abudawood Group in an Asset Management Firm in Bahrain 2012 – 2020 as well represented Qatar First Islamic Bank as a Board Member of a billion-dollar manufacturing company in United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) 2010 – 2013.
Mr. Lolas holds a double major in Economics and Statistics from the University of Jordan (UoJ) and enjoys continuous personal growth by attending many residential postgraduates courses (IMD, Euro Money, Huron University, Urban Land Institute), as well as corporate training courses (Proctor & Gamble, Citibank).
Mr. Lolas is married with three children and lives in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
He is responsible for managing all the investment and finance activity of the Abudawood Group.
Mr. Lolas is accountable for the performance of shareholder funds and all other sources of finance, including the performance of business units which he delegates through general managers. He translates organizational vision into operational targets through the deployment of finance with the objective of developing a knowledge-based business. He also directs, administers, and coordinates the activities of Abudawood Group by establishing appropriate processes, policies, goals, and objectives.
Since joining Abudawood Group as an Investment Analyst in 1994 he has enjoyed a progressive career in a variety of finance and investment roles, both within the Group's investment platform as well as its operating companies, becoming Group CFO in 2007.
During his career, Mr. Lolas has led and substantially influenced Abudawood Group processes and decisions for numerous investment opportunities, which include global and regional real estate, global equities, private equity funds and direct investments. For perspective, this has included a diverse, global equity portfolio and a global portfolio of more than 220 private equity funds and direct investments; more than 250 multimillion dollar residential and commercial real estate projects; and several regional multimillion dollar acquisitions for the group operation expansion.
Mr. Lolas currently holds seats on the Board of Directors of the Group's operating companies in KSA and Bahrain. as well as Investment Asset Management Company in Bahrain. In addition, he represented Abudawood Group in an Asset Management Firm in Bahrain 2012 – 2020 as well represented Qatar First Islamic Bank as a Board Member of a billion-dollar manufacturing company in United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) 2010 – 2013.
Mr. Lolas holds a double major in Economics and Statistics from the University of Jordan (UoJ) and enjoys continuous personal growth by attending many residential postgraduates courses (IMD, Euro Money, Huron University, Urban Land Institute), as well as corporate training courses (Proctor & Gamble, Citibank).
Mr. Lolas is married with three children and lives in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
George Mushawhar
Member of the advisory board
George Mushahwar is the Managing Partner of Zaya Advisory, a Dubai based entity that provides Management Consultancy services to various entities in the UAE and the Middle East. Zaya Advisory was established back in March 2012 and since then has been very active in providing its managerial and financial expertise to a number of local and international conglomerates.
Besides his active role in managing Zaya Advisory, George serves as an Independent Board Member in a number of Private Family Businesses, a DFSA Regulated Entity and he is a nominated Board Member for a company that intends to be listed on the London Stock Exchange (AIM).
George was designated as the Secretary General of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) in June 2008. George joined DIFC Governor’s Office to support the Governor with all aspects of running the Centre, with its different bodies, and with the Governor’s many other broad responsibilities in different boards, government related entities and other companies under DIFC Investments.
George Mushahwar is the Managing Partner of Zaya Advisory, a Dubai based entity that provides Management Consultancy services to various entities in the UAE and the Middle East. Zaya Advisory was established back in March 2012 and since then has been very active in providing its managerial and financial expertise to a number of local and international conglomerates.
Besides his active role in managing Zaya Advisory, George serves as an Independent Board Member in a number of Private Family Businesses, a DFSA Regulated Entity and he is a nominated Board Member for a company that intends to be listed on the London Stock Exchange (AIM).
George was designated as the Secretary General of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) in June 2008. George joined DIFC Governor’s Office to support the Governor with all aspects of running the Centre, with its different bodies, and with the Governor’s many other broad responsibilities in different boards, government related entities and other companies under DIFC Investments.
Mr. George Mushawhar
Member of the advisory board
George Mushahwar is the Managing Partner of Zaya Advisory, a Dubai
based entity that provides Management Consultancy services to
various entities in the UAE and the Middle East. Zaya Advisory was
established back in March 2012 and since then has been very active in
providing its managerial and financial expertise to a number of local and
international conglomerates. Besides his active role in managing Zaya
Advisory, George serves as an Independent Board Member in a
number of Private Family Businesses, a DFSA Regulated Entity and he
is a nominated Board Member for a company that intends to be listed
on the London Stock Exchange (AIM).
George was designated as the Secretary General of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) in June 2008. George joined DIFC Governor’s Office to support the Governor with all aspects of running the Centre, with its different bodies, and with the Governor's many other broad responsibilities in different boards, government related entities and other companies under DIFC Investments.
In 2008, George also served as “Acting CEO” of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), a multi-Billion US Dollars company with global investments in North America, Europe and the Middle East. George was the driving force behind the turnaround of the company and resetting its direction. As of his resignation date in March 2012, DAE enjoyed profitability, positive Cash Flows and a 3 times improved equity value. George served on and chaired multiple Boards for the different subsidiaries owned by DAE in Europe and the United States.
Before 2008, George was the Chief Operating Officer of the Dubai based TECOM Investments, where he was responsible for managing its investment portfolio in addition to his operative responsibilities ranging from policy setting, legislative and regulatory aspects to portfolio management. Since joining in late 2002 as TECOM Investments Chief Financial Officer, George played an instrumental role in its transformation to its current successful corporate structure and financial strength. In 2006, George managed the efforts for the launch of the Country’s Second Telecom Operator, Du, in one of the most successful Initial Public Sales in the history of Dubai Financial Market.
George started his career with Arthur Andersen in Amman, Jordan. Over his eleven years with the Firm, George handled a variety of auditing, financial and management advisory tasks and corporate finance assignments and covered different industries from banking, oil & gas, healthcare, construction, entertainment to education. George worked in Abu Dhabi, Syria, Yemen and Oman besides Jordan. George Graduated from University of Jordan in 1988, majoring in Accounting, with a minor in Business Administration and he is a Certified Public Accountant (“CPA”) from Illinois, the United States since November 1993.
Besides his current board memberships, George has also served on the Boards of many companies in UAE and abroad, including Dubai Properties Group (UAE), Tunisia Telecom (Tunis), Interoute (UK), Axiom (UAE), Emirates International Telecommunications (UAE), DIFC Investments (UAE), TECOM Investments (UAE), SRT (Switzerland) and Standard Aero (United States). During his different Board Memberships, George served as a Member and Chairman of Investment Committees, Audit Committees and Remunerations Committees.
George was designated as the Secretary General of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) in June 2008. George joined DIFC Governor’s Office to support the Governor with all aspects of running the Centre, with its different bodies, and with the Governor's many other broad responsibilities in different boards, government related entities and other companies under DIFC Investments.
In 2008, George also served as “Acting CEO” of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), a multi-Billion US Dollars company with global investments in North America, Europe and the Middle East. George was the driving force behind the turnaround of the company and resetting its direction. As of his resignation date in March 2012, DAE enjoyed profitability, positive Cash Flows and a 3 times improved equity value. George served on and chaired multiple Boards for the different subsidiaries owned by DAE in Europe and the United States.
Before 2008, George was the Chief Operating Officer of the Dubai based TECOM Investments, where he was responsible for managing its investment portfolio in addition to his operative responsibilities ranging from policy setting, legislative and regulatory aspects to portfolio management. Since joining in late 2002 as TECOM Investments Chief Financial Officer, George played an instrumental role in its transformation to its current successful corporate structure and financial strength. In 2006, George managed the efforts for the launch of the Country’s Second Telecom Operator, Du, in one of the most successful Initial Public Sales in the history of Dubai Financial Market.
George started his career with Arthur Andersen in Amman, Jordan. Over his eleven years with the Firm, George handled a variety of auditing, financial and management advisory tasks and corporate finance assignments and covered different industries from banking, oil & gas, healthcare, construction, entertainment to education. George worked in Abu Dhabi, Syria, Yemen and Oman besides Jordan. George Graduated from University of Jordan in 1988, majoring in Accounting, with a minor in Business Administration and he is a Certified Public Accountant (“CPA”) from Illinois, the United States since November 1993.
Besides his current board memberships, George has also served on the Boards of many companies in UAE and abroad, including Dubai Properties Group (UAE), Tunisia Telecom (Tunis), Interoute (UK), Axiom (UAE), Emirates International Telecommunications (UAE), DIFC Investments (UAE), TECOM Investments (UAE), SRT (Switzerland) and Standard Aero (United States). During his different Board Memberships, George served as a Member and Chairman of Investment Committees, Audit Committees and Remunerations Committees.
Omar Miqdadi
Member of the advisory board
Omar Miqdadi is an Executive Board Member and Chief Area Officer in the AGRIMATCO group, an international agricultural trading company based out of Limassol, Cyprus. The company operates in 49 countries with over 1600 employees.
Omar studied at Concordia University (John Molson School of Business) in Montreal and graduated with a degree in International Business. Afterwards, he spent several months in Cirencester, UK in The Royal Agricultural College doing several courses in farming and management.
He started his career in his family business in 2012 as a Sales Agronomist Assistant, where he spent 3 years learning the ins and outs of agriculture trading in several countries including KSA, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, and Belarus.
Omar Miqdadi is an Executive Board Member and Chief Area Officer in the AGRIMATCO group, an international agricultural trading company based out of Limassol, Cyprus. The company operates in 49 countries with over 1600 employees.
Omar studied at Concordia University (John Molson School of Business) in Montreal and graduated with a degree in International Business. Afterwards, he spent several months in Cirencester, UK in The Royal Agricultural College doing several courses in farming and management.
He started his career in his family business in 2012 as a Sales Agronomist Assistant, where he spent 3 years learning the ins and outs of agriculture trading in several countries including KSA, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, and Belarus.
Omar M. Kh. Miqdadi
Member of the advisory board
Omar Miqdadi is an Executive Board Member and Chief Area Officer in the AGRIMATCO group, an international agricultural trading company based out of Limassol, Cyprus. The company operates in 49 countries with over 1600 employees.
Omar studied at Concordia University (John Molson School of Business) in Montreal and graduated with a degree in International Business. Afterwards, he spent several months in Cirencester, UK in The Royal Agricultural College doing several courses in farming and management.
He started his career in his family business in 2012 as a Sales Agronomist Assistant, where he spent 3 years learning the ins and outs of agriculture trading in several countries including KSA, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, and Belarus. He spent extensive time in the audit and finance departments during this period, which created a passion in financial solutions and treasury management.
He quickly rose through the ranks and in 2018 was appointed as Chief Area Officer responsible for the Gulf region business and Board Member of the AGRIMATCO group as a whole. He also holds several Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Director roles throughout the group. Starting 2020, most of his work was focused on long term sustainability of the family business through family and corporate governance. Even though he is focused on high level decision making on the board level, he is also heavily involved in the finance and legal side of the business.
Omar spends some if his time in exploring new opportunities for the group in start ups in agritech and other industries to help build a strong portfolio of investments that the group can make benefit of in the long term future.
Lastly, his experience has developed his financial and diplomatic skills. He can play a main role in the balance of any board as well as identify any financial challenges that might arise in the future. Omar believes in taking risks to be able to grow, but he also challenges himself and his team to plan the risks well in advance.
Omar studied at Concordia University (John Molson School of Business) in Montreal and graduated with a degree in International Business. Afterwards, he spent several months in Cirencester, UK in The Royal Agricultural College doing several courses in farming and management.
He started his career in his family business in 2012 as a Sales Agronomist Assistant, where he spent 3 years learning the ins and outs of agriculture trading in several countries including KSA, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, and Belarus. He spent extensive time in the audit and finance departments during this period, which created a passion in financial solutions and treasury management.
He quickly rose through the ranks and in 2018 was appointed as Chief Area Officer responsible for the Gulf region business and Board Member of the AGRIMATCO group as a whole. He also holds several Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Director roles throughout the group. Starting 2020, most of his work was focused on long term sustainability of the family business through family and corporate governance. Even though he is focused on high level decision making on the board level, he is also heavily involved in the finance and legal side of the business.
Omar spends some if his time in exploring new opportunities for the group in start ups in agritech and other industries to help build a strong portfolio of investments that the group can make benefit of in the long term future.
Lastly, his experience has developed his financial and diplomatic skills. He can play a main role in the balance of any board as well as identify any financial challenges that might arise in the future. Omar believes in taking risks to be able to grow, but he also challenges himself and his team to plan the risks well in advance.
Biland Sadek
Dr. Biland Sadek brings a wealth of multidimensional expertise to the Board of Prevensure Group, with over 20 years of executive experience in commercial roles across the globe. He has lived and worked in key markets including Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Russia, the GCC, Egypt, Malaysia, and Hong Kong, gaining a broad understanding of business dynamics across the European Union, Middle East, North Africa, and Asia.
As a well-rounded commercial professional, Dr. Sadek has a proven track record in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry. His versatile skill set encompasses marketing, sales, government affairs, and travel retail. Moreover, he specializes in strategy formulation, performance optimization, and organizational behavior.
Dr. Sadek holds an MBA from London Business School and a Doctorate in Business Administration from Bocconi School of Management, where his thesis focused on “Corporate Transformation Orchestration: Prescriptive Literature for Non-Digital Native Companies.” He also holds a Board Director Diploma from IMD.
Dr. Biland Sadek
Dr. Biland Sadek brings a wealth of multidimensional expertise to the Board of Prevensure Group, with over 20 years of executive experience in commercial roles across the globe. He has lived and worked in key markets including Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Russia, the GCC, Egypt, Malaysia, and Hong Kong, gaining a broad understanding of business dynamics across the European Union, Middle East, North Africa, and Asia.
As a well-rounded commercial professional, Dr. Sadek has a proven track record in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry. His versatile skill set encompasses marketing, sales, government affairs, and travel retail. Moreover, he specializes in strategy formulation, performance optimization, and organizational behavior.
Dr. Sadek holds an MBA from London Business School and a Doctorate in Business Administration from Bocconi School of Management, where his thesis focused on "Corporate Transformation Orchestration: Prescriptive Literature for Non-Digital Native Companies." He also holds a Board Director Diploma from IMD.
Currently serving as an Academic Fellow at Bocconi School of Management since February 2022, and a visiting lecturer at the American University in Cairo since October 2023, Dr. Sadek has also made strides in bridging the gap between practice and academia. He is keenly interested in sharing his insights and has posted numerous educational videos related to leadership, strategy, and transformation in the business world.
Dr. Sadek’s unique blend of practical experience and academic depth makes him an invaluable addition to the Board of Prevensure Group. His commitment to good governance and his ability to scrutinize performance and develop comprehensive strategies align well with the Group’s mission and long-term goals.