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==Languages==
==Languages==
Chalaby is fluent in Arabic, English and French.
Chalaby is fluent in Arabic, English and French.


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 22:31, 29 December 2011


Country: UK

Cherine Chalaby is an expert in the field of banking and technology. At present, he serves as one of the members of the ICANN Board of Directors. He was appointed by the Nominating Committee on December 10, 2010 until ICANN’s Annual General Meeting on 2013. He serves as chairman of ICANN’s Finance Committee, and member of the Board Governance Committee and the Executive Committee respectively.[1] </ref>ICANN Board of Directors Biographical Information-Cherine Chalaby</ref>

Education

Chalaby received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from Cairo University while his Masters Degree in Computing Sciences from the Imperial College of London.

Career History

Chalaby joined Andersen Consulting Ventures now Accenture Capital Markets after receiving his Master Degree in 1977, He became Partner of the company in 1987. After three years he was again promoted and supervised company's stock exchange and capital markets business in United Kingdom, Nordic countries, Ireland and South Africa. He also supervised the company's business activities in New York, Tokyo, Paris and Hong Kong and Middle East. In 2000, he was appointed by the company as Managing Partner to lead the company's European operations. He also served as Managing Partner of Mergers & Acquisitions and Venture Capital businesses for Europe, the Middle East, Africa and India until his retirement from the firm. As senior member of Accenture Investment committee, which is responsible in managing a one billion dollar funds. He was instrumental in the acquisition of 11 companies and the investment made to 15 technology start-up companies. Chalaby served Accenture for 28 years.[2]

In 2006, after retiring from Accenture, he joined Rasmala Investment Holdings as Executive Chairman. He supervises the development and management of the company's investment banking capabilities.[3] [4]

Chalaby also served as Director for the following companies:[5]

  • Imagine Broadband Ltd.
  • iHilal Holdings Bermuda Ltd.
  • Meridea Financial Software Oy
  • Accenture HR Services Limited

Languages

Chalaby is fluent in Arabic, English and French.

References