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Ziad Kanaan, Founder & Managing Director / Sole Owner

Ziad Kanaan

Founder & Managing Director / Sole Owner·Bridgeways SARL

Lebanon

Bachelor's degree, Business management

Work experience

Total years of experience: 32 years, 6 months

Founder & Managing Director / Sole Owner

October 2024 - Present

Bridgeways SARL

Antelias, Lebanon

October 2024 - Present

• Own and manage a Lebanese company engaged in UNICEF-funded bid opportunities and the supply of
governmental commodities.
• Coordinate tender documentation, supplier sourcing/follow-up, pricing inputs, offer preparation and administrative
compliance requirements.
• Manage relationships across suppliers, public-sector counterparts and client-side requirements, ensuring
responsiveness, accuracy and professional delivery.
• Apply banking-grade financial discipline to bid costing, documentation control, payment follow-up, risk
assessment and supplier/client commitments.

Company industry:
Purchasing & Procurement

Founder And Managing Director

April 2021 - Present

Bridgeways SARL

Beirut, Lebanon

April 2021 - Present

• Own and manage a Lebanese company engaged in UNICEF-funded bid opportunities and the supply of governmental commodities.
• Coordinate tender documentation, supplier sourcing/follow-up, pricing inputs, offer preparation and administrative compliance requirements.
• Manage relationships across suppliers, public-sector counterparts and client-side requirements, ensuring responsiveness, accuracy and professional delivery.
• Apply banking-grade financial discipline to bid costing, documentation control, payment follow-up, risk assessment and supplier/client commitments.
• Provide consultancy to high-value clients using a long-standing Lebanese banking network and knowledge of local/international banking channels.
• Facilitate account opening support with prime banks in the United States and Cyprus, coordinating documentation, client needs and institutional requirements.
• Managing and offering integrated property and insurance brokerage solutions with client advisory, negotiation and transaction follow-up.

Company industry:
Purchasing & Procurement
Job role:
Marketing and PR

Banking & Financial Consultant

January 2021 - Present

— Independent

Antelias, Lebanon

January 2021 - Present

• Provide consultancy to high-value clients using a long-standing Lebanese banking network and knowledge of
local/international banking channels.
• Facilitate account opening support with prime banks in the United States and Cyprus, coordinating
documentation, client needs and institutional requirements.
• Managing and offering integrated property and insurance brokerage solutions with client advisory, negotiation
and transaction follow-up.

Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School

Bank Manager

January 2014 - April 2021

Byblos Bank

Antelias, Lebanon

January 2014 - April 2021

• Managed one of the bank’s mega branches, overseeing large client portfolios, branch operations, staff performance and business targets.
• Achieved continuous deposit growth and exceeded budget targets for six consecutive years through disciplined business development and client retention.
• Led and motivated a high-performing team, strengthening customer acquisition, service quality, staff accountability and operational performance.

Company industry:
Banking
Job role:
Banking

Branch Manager

January 2014 - January 2021

Byblos Bank

Antelias, Lebanon

January 2014 - January 2021

• Managed one of the banks mega branches, overseeing large client portfolios, branch operations, staff
performance and business targets.
• Achieved continuous deposit growth and exceeded budget targets for six consecutive years through disciplined
business development and client retention.
• Led and motivated a high-performing team, strengthening customer acquisition, service quality, staff
accountability and operational performance.
• Integrated marketing campaigns into client interactions to increase adoption of banking products while
maintaining strong controls and customer trust.

Company industry:
Banking

Bank Manager

January 2013 - January 2014

BLC Bank

Antelias, Lebanon

January 2013 - January 2014

• Expanded branch business by securing new commercial and depositor clients in a competitive banking environment.
• Enhanced staff capabilities through skills assessment, coaching and performance follow-up.

Company industry:
Banking
Job role:
Banking

Branch Manager

January 2013 - January 2014

BLC Bank (Fransabank Group)

Antelias, Lebanon

January 2013 - January 2014

• Expanded branch business by securing new commercial and depositor clients in a competitive banking
environment.
• Enhanced staff capabilities through skills assessment, coaching and performance follow-up.

Company industry:
Banking

Bank Manager

January 2004 - January 2013

First National Bank

Antelias, Lebanon

January 2004 - January 2013

• Directed branch operations, budget and P&L performance with responsibility for sales, controls, client relationships and staff supervision.
• Served as senior credit officer overseeing retail, SME and corporate portfolios, including credit analysis, risk assessment and committee preparation.
• Reorganized branch structure and led staff development programmes to improve operational efficiency and client service.

Company industry:
Banking
Job role:
Banking

Branch Manager & Senior Relationship Manager

January 2004 - January 2013

National Bank (FNB)

Antelias, Lebanon

January 2004 - January 2013

• Directed branch operations, budget and P&L performance with responsibility for sales, controls, client
relationships and staff supervision.
• Served as senior credit officer overseeing retail, SME and corporate portfolios, including credit analysis, risk
assessment and committee preparation.
• Reorganized branch structure and led staff development programmes to improve operational efficiency and client
service.

Company industry:
Banking

Financial Analyst

January 1994 - January 2004

Societe Generale Bank SARL

Beirut, Lebanon

January 1994 - January 2004

• Built and managed a portfolio of commercial clients, preparing financial analysis for structured financing and loan restructuring.
• Presented credit cases to committees for approval, supporting disciplined decision-making and portfolio risk control.

Company industry:
Banking
Job role:
Banking

Financial Analyst & Credit Officer

January 1994 - January 2004

Société Générale de Banque au Liban (SGBL)

Antelias, Lebanon

January 1994 - January 2004

• Built and managed a portfolio of commercial clients, preparing financial analysis for structured financing and loan
restructuring.
• Presented credit cases to committees for approval, supporting disciplined decision-making and portfolio risk
control.

Company industry:
Banking

Education

Lebanese American University

June 1994

June 1994

Bachelor's degree, Business management

Lebanon

Beirut University College

January 1994

January 1994

Bachelor's degree, Accounting And Management

Lebanon

Skills

ERP Management
Intermediate
ERP Management
Intermediate
Credit Risk
Expert
Credit Risk
Expert
Stakeholder Management
Expert
Stakeholder Management
Expert
Financial Risk
Expert
Financial Risk
Expert
Team Leadership
Expert
Team Leadership
Expert
BANKING
Intermediate
BANKING
Intermediate
COORDINATING
Intermediate
COORDINATING
Intermediate
FINANCIAL ACUMEN
Intermediate
FINANCIAL ACUMEN
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
PRICING STRATEGIES
Intermediate
PRICING STRATEGIES
Intermediate
PROFIT AND LOSS P&L MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROFIT AND LOSS P&L MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
RECORDS MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
RECORDS MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
REQUIREMENTS MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
REQUIREMENTS MANAGEMENT
Intermediate

Languages

French

Expert

English

Expert

Arabic

Native Speaker