Maurice Mouawad is a distinguished economist, strategic advisor, and senior consultant with over two decades of experience at the intersection of business development, public-private partnerships, and economic policy advisory. Renowned for his multidisciplinary expertise, he has played a pivotal role in empowering organizations, governments, and development agencies across the MENA region to design and implement forward-looking strategies that stimulate inclusive growth, foster innovation, and drive institutional transformation.
Maurice is the co-founder and Managing Director of Transformeus SARL, a boutique consultancy headquartered in Beirut, Lebanon. Under his leadership, Transformeus has evolved from a small advisory entity into a regional powerhouse delivering high-impact consulting services to a diverse clientele, including international development organizations, government institutions, and private sector actors. With a commitment to data-driven decision-making and sustainability, Transformeus specializes in MSME support, ESG compliance, digital transformation, industrial competitiveness, and organizational restructuring.
Over the course of his career, Maurice has been instrumental in the conceptualization and execution of numerous national and regional projects, particularly those funded by the European Union, UNIDO, UNDP, EBRD, and GIZ. His portfolio spans complex interventions in industrial modernization, entrepreneurship promotion, export readiness, economic recovery, and value chain competitiveness. He is a trusted advisor to ministries, economic councils, and business support organizations, and has led strategic frameworks such as Lebanon’s UNIDO Country Programme Framework (CPF), circular economy models, and national industrial policy dialogues.
Maurice is also a seasoned trainer and curriculum developer, having designed and delivered capacity-building programs in areas ranging from financial management and transparent procurement to digital skills, innovation commercialization, and e-commerce. He has trained hundreds of MSMEs, startups, and NGOs across the Arab region, emphasizing practical, results-oriented methodologies that bridge global standards with local realities.
Beyond project implementation, Maurice is known for his contributions to thought leadership in economic development. He has authored research and policy briefs on industrial policy, manufacturing sector analytics, and SME formalization, and has been a featured speaker at regional forums on sustainability, innovation, and enterprise development. His analytical rigor is matched by a pragmatic approach to stakeholder engagement and an ability to align diverse actors toward shared development goals.
Maurice holds a Master’s degree in Economics and is an EFQM 2025 Certified Assessor. Fluent in English, French, and Arabic, he navigates multicultural contexts with ease and diplomacy. His work is grounded in values of transparency, integrity, and impact, and he continues to mentor emerging consultants and entrepreneurs across the region.
With a blend of visionary leadership, technical expertise, and an unwavering dedication to excellence, Maurice Mouawad stands out as one of the region’s most versatile and impactful development professionals.