Alain Bejjani

About

Alain Bejjani is recognized for his disciplined, experience-driven approach to leadership in complex and volatile markets. As the former CEO of Majid Al Futtaim Group, he led the organization across 16 markets in the Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia, serving around 560 million customers per year across retail, leisure, entertainment, and property sectors. Under Alain’s leadership, Majid Al Futtaim Group strengthened its position as a regional leader while navigating unsteady economic and geopolitical challenges. His steady leadership and maintaining clarity under pressure earned him wide recognition, including the Gulf Business’ CEO of the Year award in 2020 and a listing in Forbes Middle East’s Top 100 CEOs in 2022. In parallel with his corporate leadership, Alain is an active investor and mentor on the Lebanese version of Shark Tank, where he supports entrepreneurs in scaling their businesses amid markets that require high-stakes decision-making and resilience as essential tools for sustainable growth. A respected thought leader in the MENA region, Alain Bejjani, advocates for business models that balance performance with responsibility, and views sustainability, climate action, and artificial intelligence, not only as challenges, but as defining opportunities for the next generation of leaders.