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Charbel Khoury

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Non Executive Director at Depa Group
📍 Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Charbel Khoury is a Group CEO and Non-Executive Director with a unique background, having transitioned from Chief Legal Officer to executive leadership. An alumnus of Harvard Business School and INSEAD, he drives corporate strategy and growth across diversified industries. Colleagues describe him as a detail-oriented, solution-focused, and effective leader.

Charbel takes pride in his heritage, having been recognized as one of Lebanons emerging leaders. He shows a keen interest in global innovation and collaboration by actively following and planning to attend major industry events in the energy sector, such as ADIPEC.

He uniquely leveraged his background as a Chief Legal Officer to transition into the Group CEO role, demonstrating a deep integration of legal and business strategy.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Non Executive Director
Job Level
Senior
Location
Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
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Corporate Governance
He serves on the boards of public companies like Depa Group and Gulf Marine Services PLC and holds a Certificate in Corporate Governance, showing deep expertise in this area.
Business Transformation
His career focuses on guiding businesses through complex challenges and executing corporate restructuring to enhance stakeholder value across diversified portfolios.
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Career

Work history

6-2022
Non Executive Director
Depa Group
8-2021
Non Executive Director & member of the Remuneration & Nomination Committee
Gulf Marine Services PLC
11-2017
Group Chief Executive Officer
MAZRUI INTERNATIONAL
8-2015 - 11-2017
Acting Group Chief Executive Officer / Chief Legal Officer / Chairman of the Executive Committee
MAZRUI INTERNATIONAL
3-2010 - 8-2015
General Counsel / Board member
MAZRUI INTERNATIONAL
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Education
6-2024 - 3-2025
International Directors Programme
INSEAD
2021 - 2021
General Management Program
Harvard Business School Executive Education
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