Governance
We are committed to transparent governance in everything that we do. Caram’s strategy and finances are led by a Management Board, a Supervisory Board and a Statutory Auditor. The Management Board meets regularly and decisions are taken through voting and by majority vote. Posts on the various governance bodies are set at two-year terms. The governance bodies have a member limit of ten people, and applications for new members are available every two years.
Management Board
Antoine Kassis
Co-Founder & President
Antoine is the founder of Kurrant, a strategy, technology and media company in IoT & smart cities. He specializes in growing technology businesses in Europe, US and APAC. Antoine was formerly local president at BEST, a non-profit and non-political organization that provides co-operation and exchange possibilities for students all over Europe.
Faek abilama
Vice-President in charge of PR & External Relations
Faek is an architect and project manager with experience in projects of different scales. Having worked across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, Faek has honed his ability to adapt to diverse client needs and regional specificities. Building and maintaining strong relationships has been a cornerstone of his approach.
MArtine Harmouche
Vice-President in charge of Events
Having been raised in a family of artistic parents, Martine has a passion for graphics and has worked in New York and London, before retiring to Lisbon.
Martine works mainly as a social event manager for Caram and her goal is to “reconcile lebanese with each other, and certainly with their country since many arrive here wounded by the latest events in Lebanon”. She is motivated to give the Lebanese community in Portugal a “sense of belonging, to put a smile on their faces through gatherings like a basketball game or a backgammon night”.
Marcel Chamoun
Vice-President in charge of Members Relations
With over 30 years of experience as an Engineer & Projects Manager, Marcel was living and collaborating in more than 18 countries with renowned international companies. Since 2021, Portugal has become his home. Alongside his family, they've embraced the country's beauty, culture, and the genuine warmth of its people. His Lebanese roots add depth to their journey and bridging cultures.
Jad Bsaibes
Vice-President in charge of Operations
Jad is a seasoned engineer with two decades of experience in energy efficiency. With a strong foundation in mechatronics, he has developed innovative products that empower individuals with ALS and legally blind. His dedication to helping and serving the community is evident in his work, as he continuously strives to create solutions that enhance the quality of life for those in need.
Loubna Ibrahim
Alternate Board Member in charge of Projects and Members Engagement
Loubna is a leadership and team coach with over a decade of experience in the tech industry. She comes from an entrepreneurial background, building tech products and managing product and design teams. Her expertise lies in guiding professionals to build and maintain high-performance teams, fostering effective team dynamics.
General Assembly
LEmy Gresh
Co-Founder & GA Chairman
After 45 years in Investment Banking and Asset Management, Lemy is now semi-retired. He is involved in charitable activities aiming to provide education and healthcare to Lebanese in Lebanon. He is chairman of the board of trustees of LIFE Generation and a trustee of Impact Charity Lebanon, both charities granting scholarships for higher education to underprivileged Lebanese youth. Lemy believes that united, the Lebanese diaspora can achieve enormous accomplishments while having fun as a community.
Maha Mouchantaf
GA Vice Chairman
Joining Caram Portugal was a natural extension of Maha’s values and aspirations. In her professional life, she is involved in various projects in the field of education and has particular expertise in gender equality and women's leadership. These are very useful assets for the development of some of Caram’s charity activities, but also for its organization in general.
Francisco Granja de Almeida
Vice Chairman & General Council
Francisco is a lawyer, with a specialization in human rights. He holds an LLM in Public International Law and it was in the course of his studies that he established the first contact with the role of multinational corporations in the protection of internationally recognized human rights. Professionally, he was an associate lawyer at VdA — Vieira de Almeida in the Social Economy & Human Rights team, and he is currently a Legal Counsel & Human Rights specialist at Galp.
Sole Auditor
Fouad Hashem
Sole Auditor
Fouad is an adjunct professor of finance at Nova School of Business and Economics. His experience includes working for several major financial institutions all over the world. Fouad is also a part-time director for a small technology company and is often developing new projects. His latest venture involves assisting a Swiss charity focused on helping connect young people from disadvantaged backgrounds via football.