Middle East Business Administration

Ahmad Ghandour

857-***-**** **********@******.*** www.linkedin.com/in/ahmadlghandour

EDUCATION

BABSON COLLEGE, SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Wellesley, MA

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Expected May 2027

Cumulative GPA: 3.62/4.00 Concentration: Finance, Strategy & Consulting

Awards: Dean’s List (All Semesters)

Professional Development: SPACE (consulting program), Babson Finance Association, Babson Political Association

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ONE KICK AWAY (NGO to empower underprivileged refugee children in the middle east) Dubai, UAE

Founder and President Sep 2021- Present

Identified the need for shoes in refugee schools and collaborated with NGOs, including the UN, to donate over 2,500 shoes to schools in Lebanon; organized two charity football events raising $10,000 and attracting 4,300 attendees

Leveraged media opportunities by appearing on 360 Radio with 30,000 listeners and in major news outlets, resulting in a partnership with the UN and a 300% increase in website traffic to 3,000 monthly views

CRAVIA (food & beverage franchisee in the middle east) Dubai, UAE

Accounting Intern Jul 2023 – Dec 2023

Analyzed financial performance of Christmas promotions for Cinnabon and forecasted future revenue potential, leading to two successful items being kept on the menu year-round due to strong sales

Conducted competitive analysis of 10 potential locations in various malls for future restaurant expansion; provided insights that resulted in the opening of two new Five Guys locations based on revenue forecasting models

FAJR CAPITAL (leading private equity firm in the middle east and Southeast Asia) Dubai, UAE

Finance Intern Feb 2022 - Mar 2022

Reviewed and analyzed company portfolios to understand investment philosophy and recommended a shift towards value investing over short-term purchases, working closely with senior staff to explore long-term strategies

Authored an 8-page report evaluating a potential acquisition in the medical sector, identifying significant risks and advising against the purchase, which ultimately prevented a potentially unfavorable investment

LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES

Babson Finance Association Wellesley, MA Sales and Trading Sector Sep 2024 – Present

Helped host speaker events featuring industry leaders like Howard Marks (Oaktree Capital) and Kevin Rhodes (CFO, Extreme Networks), engaging students in finance through insightful discussions.

Organize four workshops per semester, attracting 20-30 attendees, providing hands-on education in sales and trading strategies, fostering deeper financial knowledge across campus

Babson Political Association Representative Wellesley, MA International Politics Sector Sep 2024 - Present

Organize engaging student speaker events and debates, attracting over 200 attendees to promote discussions on international politics and drive campus-wide participation

Developed and executed a marketing strategy using email outreach and guerilla campaigns, boosting club awareness and generating over 10,000 impressions across the campus

Investment Club Dubai, UAE Founder and President September 2020 - Present

Founded and currently lead an Investment Club for over 20 students aged 13-18, providing financial education and hands-on investment experience to young learners

Achieved significant success, with the club becoming an integral part of the school's culture and eventually being incorporated as a required class for middle school students

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Technical Skills: R Studio, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Tableau, Bloomberg Market Concepts

Languages: English (Fluent), Arabic (Fluent)

Hobbies / Interests: Music Production, Chess, Soccer, Scuba Diving, Travelling

Contact this candidate