Wassim Al Khatib
CEO and Board Member of MENA at Lazard
About
Wassim Al Khatib is a seasoned financial leader with over two decades of experience shaping investment banking and capital markets in the MENA region. As CEO and Board Member for MENA at Lazard, he drives strategic initiatives, advises on high-impact transactions, and strengthens corporate governance across leading organizations. His career spans senior roles at Citi and NCB Capital, with deep expertise in equity and debt markets, mergers and acquisitions, and private capital fundraising. Backed by a Bachelor’s in Engineering from Penn State University and executive programs at Harvard Business School, Al Khatib combines technical insight with strategic vision to create sustainable growth and lasting impact.