President
Fariborz Samadian, “Dr Sam”, is an entrepreneur. He is the founder of Swiss Events Group and holds a PhD in Structural Engineering. He is the President of the Swiss Business Council in Qatar since its formation. He is in Qatar since 2010 and is the Chairman of Swiss Events Group.
Vice-President (Swiss)
David Bühler, is working in Private Banking and Wealth Management for Credit Suisse (part of UBS Group). He has gained valuable experience in the financial sector while holding different roles in Asset Management, Trading Consulting and Wealth Management.
Vice-President (Qatari)
Amal Ameen Al Mahain, is an Qatari Entrepreneur. Chairperson of Amal Ameen Group. A visual artist, interior designer fashion guru and jewelry executive
Executive Member – Administration Officer
Alexander H. Wensky, International specialist for marketing and business development for premium and luxury goods and services. Passionate race driver and therefore team player with a result driven mindset.
Executive Member – Treasurer
Antoine Berberi has been in Qatar since the beginning of 2016. He works as General Manager in Alfardan Jewellery where he has been focused on the expansion of the family-owned business. His professional background initiated in IT. However, Antoine moved into FMCG, retail and watches & jewelry sales where he has spent most of his career working for large brand portfolios composed of the most prestigious and luxurious international enterprises including Swiss companies.
Executive Member – Business Development Officer
Mabrouk Benattia is a senior executive with many years experience in the field of strategic management. With over two decades of experience in providing strategic management oriented risk and resilience management in Europe, Africa, and the GCC, he will help to further develop and strengthen the local and international business network and shape the future of the SwissBCQ. Mabrouk has also a good understanding of international security matters covering a variety of interconnected issues.
Executive Member – Communications
Muntaha Hajson, CEO of Munti Consultancy, Doha-Qatar. A Swiss citizen from Arabic roots with +21 years’ experience in international marketing, business development & Communications. Including 16 years at Procter & Gamble in Geneva, CH and 6 years in Doha w/notable tenure as the Head of Marketing & PR at Alfardan Jewellery. Her business nuances amplify strategic approaches towards the global market and extends not only locally but also across the Gulf Cooperation Council region.
Ex-officio / Swiss Business Hub Middle East-Qatar
Sarra Messaoudi has been in Qatar since 2008. She works currently as Commercial Attaché and trade officer for Swiss Business Hub Middle East-Qatar with their partner Switzerland Global Enterprise. She provides support to Swiss SMEs who are interested in exporting, investing into Qatar and links companies and institutions between both countries.
Honorary Auditor
Fouad El Haddad is the Chairman and Managing Director. He is a qualified lawyer with more than seventeen years of experience practicing in Middle Eastern jurisdictions and in-depth knowledge of Qatari law and the Qatari regulatory landscape. He specializes in corporate and commercial law, including corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, foreign investment, and commercial contracts, as well as in banking and finance and employment law.