IN SHORT

A key figure in Lebanon’s—and the region’s—banking, Saad Azhari is BLOM Banks’ chairman and general manager, having overseen its successful expansion into numerous foreign markets. Dedicated to helping those less fortunate and doing his part for Lebanon, he contributes to multiple causes and initiatives through BLOM’s CSR. “You can’t ask others to do what you’re not willing to do yourself,” Saad points out. “You have to lead the way.”