Bassam Abidin
Syrian, 32, specialized in business optimization and change management projects, partner in Acumen – an integrated business solutions and consulting services company based in Damascus Syria, currently Sr. Manager Operations in NewBoy FZCO
| Headline: | Entrepreneur |
| Work status: | Employed Full-Time |
| Skills: | Business, Contracts, Corporate, English, Entrepreneurship, Intellectual Property, Languages, Law, Leadership, Management, Negotiation |
| Location: | Damascus, Syria |
| Groups: | Syrian Young Entrepreneurs Association (SYEA) |
| Visas: | US |
| Interested in: | Advising startups, Consulting opportunities, Finding experts, Helping members of my groups, Meeting new people, Offering Expertise, Partnering with other groups, Professional opportunities, Recruiting |
| Tags: | business optimization, change management, management consulting |
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Bassam Abidin, MBA
Bassam is a graduate of the University of Damascus (BA Business Administration) and the University of Toledo, USA (MBA Finance and MIS). Bassam has held a number of technical and managerial positions in local and international enterprises. He has worked on several assignments in the field of business optimization and market research covering industries like shipping, retail and distribution, printing, tobacco and banking. Bassam's specialty is business optimization, and he has focused on the challenges of growth and succession facing family-owned businesses.
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | NewBoy FZCO |
| Position: | Sr. Manager, Operations |
| Time period: | March 2006 - Present |
| Description: | NewBoy FZCO is one of the preeminent regional companies engaged in the marketing and distribution of various toys, food, textile and stationery products. Headquartered in UAE, the company has operations in GCC, Levant, North Africa, in addition to India and Indonesia |
| Employer: | Acumen, Damascus, Syria. |
| Position: | Founding Partner |
| Time period: | July 2003 - Present |
| Description: | Consulting company offering market research, management consulting,
and financial advisory services. |
| Employer: | The Syrian Consulting Bureau for Development & Investment, Damascus, Syria. |
| Position: | Senior Analyst |
| Time period: | July 2002 - July 2003 |
| Employer: | Schlumberger Oilfield Services, Damascus, Syria. |
| Position: | Financial Analyst |
| Time period: | September 2000 - July 2002 |
| Employer: | University of Toledo, Finance and Business Economics Dept., Toledo, Ohio, USA |
| Position: | Research Assistant |
| Time period: | February 1999 - April 2000 |
| Description: | Helped in examining tax deductions and its implications on leveraged
ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) loans. |
INFORMATION
| Memberships: | Institute of Management Consultants USA - Professional Member |
Bassam's Startups (1)
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Acumen
Acumen is a specialized provider of integrated business solutions and consulting services to the business community in Syria. Acumen was created in October 2003 and consists of a team of highly skilled and experienced professionals.
Bassam's Contacts (6)
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Karim Tabah
Management Studies graduate from Royal Holloway University of London with MSc in Accounting & Finance from London School of Economics & Political Science. Currently working as Vice President at The Nasco Group, and as General Manager at Allied Expo.
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Christopher Lilholm
Danish, 25, Double Degree Master Student; M.Sc. MIB & M.Sc. EMIT(LS), ready to re-locate'
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Michel Arcouche
Computer Science graduate from The American University of Beirut with MBA from Imperial College. Currently working at Audi Bank Syria as Credit Officer.