About
Leadership
ABANA is led by a rotating, 19-person board of directors. Each year, ABANA members elect approximately one-third of the Board, whose members serve terms of three years.
ABANA members are encouraged to submit nominations for new directors by emailing nominations@abana.co.
ABANA Leadership
ABANA Directors
Mona Dajani
Partner, Global Co-Chair of the Energy Infrastructure & Hydrogen, Co-Chair of the Energy Sector
Baker Botts
Baker Botts
Past Chairs
Marwan Azzi
2024-2025
Amr Nosseir
2021-2024
Mahmoud Mamdani
2018-2021
Mona Aboelnaga Kanaan
2015-2017
Dr. Amer Bisat
2013-2014
Omar Wohabe
2010-2012
Wa’el N. Chehab
2009
Laura Osman
2006-2008
Samer S. Khanachet
2003-05
Dr. Hani K. Findakly
2000-02
Antranig R. Sarkissian
1997-99
Isam Salah, Esq.
1995-96
Monir Barakat
1993-94
Camille A. Chebeir
1992
Issa N. Baconi
1990-91
Taher D. Makkiyah
1988-89
Talat M. Othman
1985-86
Fakhruddin Khalil
1983-84, 1987
Founding President