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Corine Kiame

Beirut,Lebanon

Summary

Accomplished executive with a results-driven approach, combining 25+ years of experience in investment management, inclusive economic development, and strategic leadership across the GCC and Lebanon. Proven expertise in fund structuring, business transformation, and financial operations, including oversight of a $79M venture capital fund and over $1B in assets under management.

Specialised in stakeholder engagement, legal reform advisory, and cross-sectoral partnerships, with a strong track record in advancing women’s economic participation through UN programs, diaspora networks, and institutional collaborations. Adept at project leadership, governance, and fundraising, with advanced networking capabilities and a commitment to driving systemic, scalable impact through collaborative leadership.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Lead Consultant

UN Women
, Lebanon
01.2024 - 11.2024
  • Advised government and private sector leaders on inclusive employment policies and corporate governance.
  • Built partnerships with local and international stakeholders to support legal reform and job creation.
  • Led advocacy campaigns with media and NGOs to promote market access and gender-inclusive growth.
  • Conducted research and developed strategic recommendations to increase women’s participation in the workforce: legal reforms, private sector, social reforms & mass media advocacy.

Chief Investment Officer

Lebanon Investment Initiative (LII) & MENA Investment Initiative (MENA II) – IM Capital
Beirut, Lebanon
04.2015 - 07.2023
  • Sourced and led 50+ investment deals across key sectors in Lebanon.
  • Engaged with UAE, KSA, and GCC-based institutional partners to structure co-investments and blended finance models.
  • Raised and managed a $79M venture capital fund supporting startups and SMEs in tech and manufacturing.
  • Built investor relations strategies, led fundraising, and ensured alignment with fund and market needs.
  • Developed and marketed investment products tailored to institutional and private investors.
  • Co-founded the Lebanese Women Angel Fund (LWAF) and built strong ties with World Bank and LLWB to promote women-led ventures.
  • Structured, seeded, and fundraised for Save Our Start-up Fund (SOSF), a $12 million equity investment program supporting 11 technology startups.
  • Structured, seeded, and fundraised for Scale Manufacture and Export Fund (SMEF), a $12 million revenue-based debt model supporting 8 local manufacturing SMEs.

Executive Director - Product Development & Asset Management

Shuaa Capital
Dubai, UAE
01.2005 - 12.2014
  • Managed client relationships and business development for institutional and sovereign clients across UAE, KSA, and wider GCC.
  • Led development of Islamic and conventional investment products, including equity funds and income-producing solutions.
  • Worked closely with wealth managers and clients to design market-relevant products across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Raised capital from family offices and HNWIs, building trust through performance and tailored offerings.
  • Oversaw $1B+ in portfolios and supported fund launches in Delaware, BVI, Luxembourg, and UAE.
  • Built and led cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence and meet client goals.
  • Advised on financial planning, risk management, and regulatory compliance under DFSA and UAE Central Bank guidelines.

Financial Consultant

Financial Funds Advisors (FFA)
Beirut, Lebanon
10.2002 - 12.2004
  • Advised clients on US and EU market trends and asset allocation strategies.
  • Produced daily and weekly market reports with actionable insights.
  • Supported front and middle office functions and increased trading volumes.
  • Published articles in business magazines and expanded FFA’s market presence.

Education

Corporate Directors Certificate - governance and compliance

Institute of Finance and Governance ESA / IFC
/2024 - 01.2024

Executive Certificate - Private Equity & Venture Capital

Harvard Business School

Executive Certificate - Venture Mentorship

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Master’s - Finance

Paris IX Dauphine

BA - Economics

Saint Joseph University

Skills

  • Strategic Investment Structuring & Fundraising
  • Business Transformation & Operational Excellence
  • High-Stakes Decision-Making & Risk Management
  • Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Modeling
  • Stakeholder Relationship Management & Ecosystem Building
  • Inclusive Economic Development & Gender Lens Investing
  • Governance, Compliance & Board Leadership
  • Project Leadership & Execution Across Sectors
  • Business Development & Institutional Partnerships
  • Innovation-Driven Growth Strategies
  • Advanced Networking & Influence Building
  • Collaborative & Visionary Leadership

Accomplishments

  • Sourced and structured over 50 investment deals, including equity and revenue-based instruments.
  • Built strong partnerships with institutional investors and family offices in the UAE, KSA, and GCC.
  • Led the development of two $12M investment funds to support startups and local manufacturers.
  • Established and managed investor groups and funds focused on regional innovation and job creation.
  • Developed fund and product structures aligned with client needs, market trends, and compliance standards.

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
Arabic
Native
French
Advanced (C1)

Custom

  • President, LLWB, 01/01/23, 12/31/26, Leading an 850-member national business network focused on women’s economic empowerment and entrepreneurship. Strengthening partnerships with private sector leaders, donors, and development institutions to promote inclusive business growth and investment in women-led ventures.
  • Advisory Board Member, Institute of Finance and Governance (IFG/ESA), Advising on financial policy, investment governance, and institutional development. Supporting strategic initiatives that improve market transparency and economic resilience in Lebanon.
  • Advisory Board Member, USEK Business School, Enhancing collaboration between academia and industry. Supporting curriculum design focused on business leadership, entrepreneurship, and private sector growth.
  • Board Member, 10 Startups, Providing strategic guidance, fundraising support, and growth advisory to early-stage ventures in fintech, clean energy, agritech, and digital innovation.
  • Founder, Lebanese Women Angel Fund (LWAF), Structured and launched Lebanon’s first women-led investment group. Built investor networks and secured co-investment partnerships with regional and international stakeholders.

Timeline

Lead Consultant

UN Women
01.2024 - 11.2024

Chief Investment Officer

Lebanon Investment Initiative (LII) & MENA Investment Initiative (MENA II) – IM Capital
04.2015 - 07.2023

Executive Director - Product Development & Asset Management

Shuaa Capital
01.2005 - 12.2014

Financial Consultant

Financial Funds Advisors (FFA)
10.2002 - 12.2004

Executive Certificate - Private Equity & Venture Capital

Harvard Business School

Executive Certificate - Venture Mentorship

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Master’s - Finance

Paris IX Dauphine

BA - Economics

Saint Joseph University

Corporate Directors Certificate - governance and compliance

Institute of Finance and Governance ESA / IFC
/2024 - 01.2024
Corine Kiame