Faysal Mohmmad El Khalil

Chairman of the Board of Directors of Seven-Up Bottling Company Ltd. Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Board of Continental Beverages Ltd.

Just as Lebanon is a “Message” so too is the Beirut Marathon Association. Since its inception, it has stood for far more than a running event, it has become a national necessity, offering our people a space to express unity, love, and shared purpose. It inspires participants to push their limits for a higher cause, and showcases Lebanon as a modern, liberal, and beautiful country.

Antonio Vincenti

Chairman & CEO Pikasso

The BMA represents a lifestyle game changer for our fellow citizens from all walks of life, and it’s the only event where people with special needs are an integral part of the community of runners and find back their dignity in public. The positive influence goes therefore much beyond the four main annual races at an individual level. Furthermore, the BMA has contributed to a system of sustainability for local NGO’s, the backbone of our country in the total absence of public services and support.

Richard Haykel

Chairman & CEO Haykel Hospital.

The hospital is a multidisciplinary care giving institution, it is located on the periphery of Tripoli and specializes in state of the art medical technology. He also has several interests in diverse companies ranging from internet/telecommunications, startups, and real estate development.
As an active member of the business society, Mr. Haykel is:

• - Vice President of the American Lebanese Chamber of Commerce (AmCham Lebanon)
• - Board Member of BeMA (Beirut Arts Museum)
• - Board Member of Himaya (NGO)
• - Board Member of the syndicate of Hospitals in Lebanon
• - Board Member of Civic Influence Hub (CIH)
• - Board Member of the Beirut Marathon Association
• - Board Member of the Niemeyer Heritage Foundation
• - Board Member of the Society of the Friends of the Museum of the AUB
• - Life Member of the ANS, SCI, GSCO, Boone and Crockett, and the RNS

Mr. Haykel is an economist by education who has graduated from Tufts University, Medford Massachusetts with a bachelor degree. Mr. Haykel earned his master’s in hospital management from Universite de Paris, Diderot and completed OPM 49 and PPL 2023 at Harvard Business School. He has pursued studies on an executive level at Harvard, Stanford and London Business School. He is married and has 2 children.

Dina Harake

Shareholder & Board Member, Idea SARL
Sustainability & Governance Advisor

Having witnessed the inception of the Beirut Marathon Association, I have seen it grow from a special dream into a powerful national and international platform for change, where running heals, unites, and restores dignity while creating lasting social and economic impact, advancing the Sustainable Development Goals, empowering NGOs and communities, and carrying Lebanon’s message of peace and hope far beyond its borders.

Ronnie Hammad

Board Member- Elect of BMA

After 30 years at the World Bank Ronnie co-founded The Sublime Institute building on his 35+ years of experience engaging senior government, private sector, and civil society officials, implementing ambitious reform programs, and managing complex projects in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. His experience spans a range of sectors including public sector Governance, digital development and economic policy.

Over the past 20 years, Ronnie led change processes to accelerate implementation and internal innovation in World Bank-financed projects in the Middle East, Africa, and Europe, the primary focus of his consultancy. In 2019, he served as the World Bank Resident Advisor to the Saudi Minister of Finance and the G20 Secretariat to prepare senior ministry officials to assume the Presidency in 2020.

Ronnie holds an MBA in International Finance from the George Washington University and completed an executive program at the Harvard Kennedy School on managing change. He has designed, delivered, and facilitated over 150 high impact workshops for over 5500 World Bank, Government, and private sector professionals that integrate technical content with coaching and leadership development. He is a regular moderator and commentator on economic and financial sector development, with particular interest in Lebanon and the Middle East.

He is Board Member and Chair of the Advocate Committee of LIFE and serves on the US Board of nafda, a movement in Lebanon to transform education and promote citizenship, social justice and community engagement in schools.

Michèle R. Chammas Garzouzi

Born and raised in Beirut, I am the 3 rd generation of a Family Business of import, storage and distribution of refined petroleum products and the Chief Innovation Officer & Board Member of MEDCO Holding.

By launching new products, new services and adding up new divisions to the business (introduced the 1 st petroleum fuel smart card of the Lebanese market: ‘Liters Plus’, ‘e-motion’ the 1 st fuel e-purse and ‘Sharing’ for NGOs, Lebanon Carpooling, Xpand Diesel and Medco’s Propell Gasoline, MEDCO Pay, MEDCO Blue Pages as a community service, e-medco with the deployment of EV chargers within the network, the MEDCO mobile application, the launch of MEDCO Academy, MEDCO Dawe Cher3ak with Rebirth Beirut and MEDCO Innovation Center), I am proud to grow an agile Centennial Lebanese Company.

Married to Nicolas Garzouzi, a fantastic Entrepreneur and the Franchisee of Hermès in Lebanon, I am Galop s.a.l. President in this great Adventure within the unmatched universe of craftsmanship and Quality.

Dual occupation between the Worlds of petroleum and luxury, I am a Board Member of the Chamber of Commerce Industry and Agriculture of Beirut and Mount Lebanon, BM of the Beirut Marathon Association, BM of Rebirth Beirut Association, BM of the Children Cancer Center and an Alumni of HBS.

My third occupation is my most valuable, rewarding and fulfilling one: I am the proud Mother of two wonderful Men.

Rada Sawaf

Deputy CEO, Al Maymouna Holding
President, The Neonate Fund – AUBMC

Beirut Marathon is a force that transforms endurance into purpose, unites communities through resilience, and turns every mile into a statement of strength.

Hassan Hussein Mohyeddin

Secretary General – Media Advisor
Membership Date: 2003

Experience: Member of the Lebanese Syndicate of Journalists, with a personal and professional record that includes work in various local and regional television, radio, print, and sports media institutions.

Motto: Lebanon and freedom are “inseparable.” The Beirut Marathon Association was established to last and continue—for the sake of the nation and its people.

Ghassan Hajjar

Ghassan Hajjar is a seasoned entrepreneur and philanthropist with over 35 years of leadership in telecom, real estate development, business outsourcing, and renewable energy.

He founded and led several companies in France and Lebanon and is currently a partner at Yelloblue.

Ghassan serves on the board of the Beirut Marathon Association and is an active member of the Beirut Cedars Rotary Club, where he has held roles such as Membership chair, Treasurer and President.

A dedicated athlete, he has completed major marathons, as well as the gruelling Marathon des Sables and mountain climbs, including Everest, to raise funds for children’s charities.

He has also played a leading role in Lebanese, Arab, and Asian Rugby federations.

Ghassan holds degrees in International Trade and Management from EDC and HEC Paris and has received British recognition for eco-friendly real estate development.