Jacques Bakaev is a consultant specializing in digital transformation and innovation, with a focus on governance, information security, and privacy. He works to enable digital ecosystems through Public-Private Community Partnerships (PPCP). Since 2012, Jacques has served as a board member and Chapter Secretary of the Internet Society Lebanon, where he also manages the .LB Domain Name Registry (LBDR) ccTLD.
With a background in law enforcement, a BS in computer science, and an MBA, Jacques previously helped build an anti-cybercrime unit and contributed to drafting Lebanon’s e-transactions law. He is a strong advocate for systems thinking, design thinking, critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and innovation.