December 1, 2021

For its 3rd Bireme Awards edition, LebNet is pleased to recognize outstanding professionals in the technology field in 4 different categories: 

Executive of the Year   

Rola Dagher - Global Channel Chief at Dell Technologies

Rola Dagher was instrumental in driving strong Dell business results growth in her first year on the job, despite the pandemic challenges.  She is highly recognized by her peers in the industry for her leadership and social impact and has been a role model for LebNet’s Women in Tech and Early in Career. 

Technologist of the Year 

Shadi Dayeh – Professor at University of California San Diego 
PI of the Integrated Electronics and Biointerfaces Lab

Shadi Dayeh was awarded $ 12.25M grant from the National Institute of Health for his team’s ongoing research on epilepsy treatment.  His research has led to the incubation of multiple startups and is an inspiration for our students and entrepreneurs. 

Entrepreneur of the Year

Karim Atiyeh – CTO and Co-founder, Ramp 

Karim Atiyeh is the co-founder of New York City’s fastest growing startup, valued at $ 3.9B.  Ramp’s mission is to use technology to identify wasteful corporate spending and his track record of innovation is paving the way for Lebanese entrepreneurs.  

Philanthropists of the Year

Yalda Aoukar – Co-Founder, Jobs for Lebanon
Founder and Managing Partner at Bracket Capital

Yalda Aoukar is a successful financial service professional with skills in equity and capital for entrepreneurs and startups.  She has used this expertise to help co-found Jobs for Lebanon. 

 

Roy Baladi – Co-Founder, Jobs for Lebanon/Jobs for Humanity
CMO, Perkspot

Roy Baladi is President of the board of directors for Jobs for Lebanon, which is the largest global job center for Lebanon.  He is active in volunteer efforts for NGO and social impacting initiatives, particularly underrepresented talent.      

Neal El-Jor Taouk – Executive Director and Co-Founder at Jobs for Lebanon

Neal El-Jor Taouk is a social entrepreneur leading the overall operations and global growth strategy for Jobs for Lebanon, which has reached over 15,000 candidates, close to 4000 jobs posted and over 1000 individuals connected to opportunities. She is driven by social impact and inspired by people with a heart for a cause. 

 

Congratulations to the award recipients for their great accomplishments and for being an inspiration and a role model to all young Lebanese who are starting their journey in tech. They are a great source of pride for LebNet and provide hope for a better future for Lebanon. 

The award recipients were celebrated during LebNet’s year-end event on December 15th, 2021.  The celebration kicked off with wine tasting with Naji and Jill Boutros, owners of Chateau Belle-Vue vineyards and winery in Bhamdoun, Lebanon. They discussed their 22+ years of dedication to Naji’s ancestral village and Bhamdoun’s legendary vineyards which now produce world-class wines of spectacular quality and value.