Ramy joined Berytech in 2014 and is currently the COO, leading the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development supporting startups and SMEs, in Lebanon and the MENA region. Along with the team, he focuses his efforts on achieving the mission of Berytech to reduce brain drain, retain talents, and create the innovative and competitive economy we want and need for the region.
During his tenure at Berytech, he designed and led several innovation Hubs, focusing on the productive sector, from ICT to Agri-Food, Clean and Green Technologies, and social innovations, including specialized Accelerators, Incubation programs, and Innovation Clusters. He supported the acceleration of IP valorization and dialogue between Research and industry and pushed for better legislation to improve the enabling environment for businesses.
Between 2000 and 2014, Ramy amassed a diversified knowledge, as he filled roles in General and Regional Management in different industries across 3 continents. He is keen on mobilizing his knowledge and connections to the best interests of the stakeholders he supports.
Ramy is active on a number of Boards, including Rural Entrepreneurs, the European Business & Innovation Centers Network (EBN), and the ANIMA Investment Network.
Ramy holds a bachelor’s degree in agriculture engineering from the American University of Beirut, and a master’s degree in business management and economics from CIHEAM.