Annie M. Seferian is the Director of the LAU Innovation Center. A graduate of the American University of Beirut (AUB) with a degree in Business Information Decision Systems (BIDS) and Finance, Annie spent 13 years working at SABIC in supply chain and change management roles. She later pursued an MBA from the Lebanese American University (LAU), where she committed herself to raising innovation standards.
In addition to her role at LAU, Annie serves as a mentor for LAU, HEC Paris, and AUB. She leads the LAU SPARK program, focusing on customer centricity, job creation, and practical solutions for startups. Annie emphasizes a balance between people skills and analytical thinking, guiding entrepreneurs to solve problems with a global mindset and encouraging constant networking and forward-thinking.