Area of research interest
Strategy and international business

Master’s degree
Executive MBA, John Molson School of Business, Concordia University

Bachelor’s degree
Banking and Finance, Amman University

What are some of your hobbies?
Spending time with my family, walking and traveling

Where did/are you working while earning your PhD?
20+ years by holding senior positions in different multinational companies in diverse fields and cultures. Currently self-employed in the field of real estate and business consultation.

What is your current position?
Founder and CEO at GCMS ASTORIA

Why have you decided to pursue a PhD?
Expand my business, leverage my years of industry experience to seek high-quality research into academia, and inspire my kids to aim for higher education from the best universities in the world.

Why did you choose to get your PhD from the Daniels College of Business?
Program structure, and the school’s reputation

What are your career goals or dream job after you complete your PhD?
To apply my research and help Canadian SMEs grow globally outside North America, and teach part time at the university level.