Research Briefing — Wassim Makarem

Executive Summary

In his role as Senior Vice President Grocery & Retail at talabat, Wassim Makarem is at the forefront of driving talabat's regional quick commerce initiatives, leading our groceries and retail business across the MENA region. With a keen focus on building and scaling businesses, Wassim fosters strategic thinking, innovation and adaptation across various markets. Previously serving as VP of Grocery & Retail, Wassim played a pivotal role in building high-performing teams that significantly enhanced sustainable growth, profitability and customer experience. His earlier tenure leading talabat Kuwait also showcased his strategic acumen in fostering accelerated growth. Wassim holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the American University of Beirut and an MBA from Maastricht University.

Current Board Positions

Company	Ticker	Role	Since	Sector
Talabat Holding Plc	TALABAT	Chief Retail Officer	Jan 1, 2022	Industrials

Career History

Category	Entries
Previous Employers	talabat
Key Roles	Senior Vice President Grocery & Retail, VP of Grocery & Retail
Sectors	retail, quick commerce

Professional Profile

Education	Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the American University of Beirut and an MBA from Maastricht University
Universities	American University of Beirut, Maastricht University
Gender	male

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