About
People first.
I'm still learning, every day, from every conversation. Most of what I know came from listening to people who were generous enough to share their experience with me.
The story
Just someone who stayed curious.
I've spent the past decade or so in financial markets, mostly at Amana, a regulated brokerage based in the region. I started as an Account Manager and, with a lot of help from people around me, grew into a leadership role over time.
None of it felt like a straight line. I made mistakes, asked a lot of questions, and tried to listen more than I spoke. The lessons that stuck with me weren't really about markets, they were about people: what they care about, what worries them, what they're quietly trying to figure out.
These days I work alongside a small team and stay close to the clients and partners we serve. I'm not here to convince anyone of anything. I just enjoy honest conversations, sharing what I've picked up along the way, and learning from people who know more than I do, which is most of them.
"The more I learn, the more I realise how much there still is to learn."
Experience
Currently.
May 2022 to Present
Director of Business Development
Amana · Dubai
- Lead a team of 7 across the MENA region
- +250% Net Revenue · +152.9% Notional Volume · +294.7% Total Deposits
- Structured training, institutional partnerships, executive strategy alignment
For the full 11+ year journey at Amana — Account Manager, Senior Relationship Manager, VP of Partnerships — see the full timeline on LinkedIn ↗
The learning track
Always learning.
Three tiers — formal degrees, professional certifications, and the continuous compliance, markets and leadership programs that keep the practice sharp.
Degrees
Harvard Business School Online
2026AI / Leadership & Strategy
Harvard Business School Online
2024Negotiation Mastery
Geneva Business School
MBA, International Management
Lebanese International University
BBA, Banking & Finance
Certifications & languages
- Omega Mastery Program in Technical Analysis
- Introduction to Capital Markets
- Introduction to NFTs / Non-Fungible Tokens
- Building Your Visibility as a Leader
Languages
- EnglishProfessional
- ArabicNative
Continuous programs
Anti-Bribery and Corruption
Amana
Anti-money laundering & countering terrorist financing
Amana Capital
COBS Essentials
Amana Capital
Complaint handling and regulated firms
Amana Capital
Conduct risk and treating customers fairly
Culture and Ethics
Amana Capital
Customer due diligence
Amana Capital
Financial crime: the basics
Amana Capital
Introduction to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Amana Capital
Maintaining information and cybersecurity
Amana Capital
The Data Protection Act 2018 & the GDPR
Amana Capital
Business English Course
Shayna Olivera
Forex Trading A–Z
Kirill Eremenko
Learn to Trade the News
Thomas Franklin
LinkedIn Marketing, Lead Generation & B2B Sales
Patrick Dang
Practical Leadership Skills
Chris Croft
Sales Training: How to close more sales
Digital Marketing
In their words
What people say.
A selection of recommendations from colleagues, clients and partners on LinkedIn.
"Amr is now my go-to person for any financial advice. His unique passion and eagerness to explore and learn made him a very strong expert in his field. His positivity and proactivity are refreshing and inspiring.
Rania Akle
Senior HR Manager · Christian Dior
"It's my absolute pleasure to recommend Amr for any position he chooses. He is honest, dependable, and incredibly hard working. His knowledge in sales and expertise in different financial markets is a huge advantage to our entire office.
Tarek Nabil
Director · Linah Group
"A leader with great knowledge of the financial services industry. Impressive sales and managerial skills — an excellent professional and a great asset to any firm.
Imad D. Issa
Global Head of Sales
"Consistently hard-working, dedicated and professional. Amr always strives to go above and beyond for his clients and for his firm. A valued asset in any front-office function.
Aditya Singh
Director · Futures, FX, Options, Digital Assets
"Amr has always demonstrated great interest in understanding the regulatory obligations a regulated firm should adhere to — implementing them with the highest integrity, knowledge and transparency.
Hiba Maan
Compliance Officer, MLRO · Bank ABC (DIFC)
"A very hardworking and extremely talented individual. Genuine sales approach, very effective, and always knew how to retain his clients. A great addition to any company.
Carla Nemr
Global Director of Business Development · QCFI
University degrees
Education.
Formal academic foundation in business administration and international management.
Master of Business Administration
Geneva Business School · Major in International Management · 2019
Bachelor of Business Administration
Lebanese International University · Banking and Finance · 2016
Harvard Business School Online
Certificates.
Certificate programs completed through Harvard Business School Online.
AI for Leaders
Harvard Business School Online · April 2026
Negotiation Mastery
Harvard Business School Online · April 2024