French
Ziad NEHME
Lecturer
Instructor
School of Engineering of Beirut
Faculty of Dental Medicine
+961 (1) 421 000 ziad.nehme@usj.edu.lb
Academically – Ziad was born in Koura region, Northern Lebanon. He earned a Doctorate in Business Administration from the University Jean Moulin Lyon 3 in France. He also holds a Bachelor degree in Computer Engineering, a Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering and a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Balamand in Lebanon. Ziad attended several executive program ai IE University and IESE University in Spain.
Professionally – With 19 years of experience, Ziad has worked in both academic and corporate sectors. Since 2006, he has held several key positions, including Regional Practice Development Consultant for EMEA at Carl ZEISS Meditec AG, Co-founder & Managing Partner of Tranquille Pediatric & Adolescent Care Center in Lebanon, Vice President for Development and Board Member at Philokalia Institute, Director of Strategy at the UOB Tertiary Care Medical Center, Founder & Manager of the UOB High Fidelity Medical Simulation Center, Product Manager for MENA in Surgical Ophthalmology at Medicals International, and University Professor at Antonine University, University of Balamand, Lebanese German University and Lebanese Canadian University.
Currently, Ziad provides management consulting & business development services to 18 medical centers across 10 countries, including France, Switzerland, Greece, Morocco, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, Egypt, and Lebanon.
In addition to his technical expertise, Ziad is also a qualified leadership & communication coach, delivering training programs and speaking on these topics internationally. He received the University of Balamand Faculty of Engineering Student Excellence Award for Academic Achievements in 2006 and was nominated for the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program by the U.S. Department of State in 2019.
Ziad’s career is distinguished by his multidisciplinary approach, which extends beyond traditional boundaries. He is a lead singer & actor with several orchestras. Drawing on his stage experience, Ziad has developed theatrical simulations to train managers in essential leadership skills.
Education
| Degree | University | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licence - Computer and communication engineering | Balamand University | Liban | 2024 |
| Doctorat - business administration | Université catholique de Lyon | France | 2017 |
| Master - business administration | Balamand University | Liban | 2015 |
| Master - Génie électrique | Balamand University | Liban | 2006 |
Publications and communications
• Journal Articles:
o Leading Change: Practical and Contextual Approaches, International Journal of Organizational Analysis, Kuran O, Khabbaz L, Nehme Z (2026),Volume 34, Issue 2, 2025, Pages 586-611
• Book Chapters:
o Socio-Economic Strategic Venturing: Storytelling the Entrepreneur’s Future
Hillon, Y.C., Hillon, M.E., & Nehme, Z. (2024). Socio-Economic Strategic
Venturing: Storytelling the Entrepreneur’s Future. In A. Savall (ed.), Business
Storytelling of Socioeconomics (pp. 131-146). Hackensack, NJ: World Scientific
Publishing Co.
• Conference Papers:
o The 32th ISEOR Fall Conference on “Tetranormalization: Profusion of Standards and Business Development” – University of Jean Moulin – iaelyon School of Management, Lyon, October 2019: Developing Entrepreneurial Skills Within Traditional Academic Medicine: The Planning and Management of High-Fidelity Medical Simulation Center (Keynote Speech).
o American Academy of Management AOM – Management Consulting Division – Boston, 2019: Author and presenter of a Professional Development Workshop: Management Consulting Practices and Techniques of Inclusive Organizations In Cross-Cultural Context.
o "Nursing – Caring for People in Contemporary Societies" - Frederick University, Nicosia, April 2019: Strategic Planning and Management of Medical Simulation Center within the School of Medicine in a Lebanese Private University (Abstract Presentation).
o "Nursing – Caring for People in Contemporary Societies" - Frederick University, Nicosia, April 2019: The Impact of Introducing a Medical Simulation-Based Course on Community Healthcare Professionals in an Underprivileged Area in Lebanon (Abstract Presentation).
o ISEOR Annual Conference in Partnership with Ernest & Young (EY), Lyon iaelyon school of business, October 2018, in the theme “How to work together? Intergeneration challenges”: Engaging Five Generations in the Change Process through Socio-Economic Approach to Management (Keynote speech).
o American Academy of Management AOM – Atlanta, August 2017: Internal Intervener, a Hidden Leader: Three Cases (Full Paper).
o 15th Conference of International Institute of costs (IIC) & 4th Transatlantic Conference of Accounting, Auditing, Financial Control and Cost Control in the theme “Towards more socially Responsible Practices in accounting, auditing and Control” organized by the American Accounting Association (AAA) and ISEOR research Center – Lyon, France June 2017: Socio-Economic
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contribution to Corporate Strategic Venturing in Healthcare Business (Full Paper).
o Balamand’s Second International Conference on Socio-Economic Approach to Management – University of Balamand November 17-18: SEAM Intervention in Hospital Business Venturing.
o ISEOR Annual Conference – October 2016: Experts’ Panel on “The Development of the Healthcare Sector: Which strategy will fix Healthcare?” l’approache socio-économique de la planification stratégique dans le secteur de la santé Libanais (book chapter in “Innovation commercial Tous Vendeurs Dans Les Organizations, Savall et Zardet 2017 édition EMS Mangement & Societé).
o American Academy of Management AOM – Management Consulting Division – ANAHEIM, 2016: Author and presenter of a Professional Development Workshop: How to Perform in Cross-cultural Settings from a Management Consulting Point of View?
o American Academy of Management AOM – Management Consulting Division Workshop on Entrepreneurship and Family Business – San Diego, August 2016: SEAM Contribution to Family Owned Hospital Management (Case Presentation).
o European Academy of Management EURAM – Paris, 2016: Healthcare Strategic Planning in Lebanese Hospital, Interviews with 13 CEOs (Full Paper).
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Euro Mini Conference Coimbra, Portugal – 2015: Improving Healthcare: New challenges, New Approaches. (Abstract Presentation).
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Conference moderator: “Bridging The Gap Between Enterprises and Universities”, December 4, 2015, organized by L’Agence Universitaire De La Francophonie (AUF) and the University of Balamand.
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Second World Congress-Ultrasound in Medical Education Colombia, South Carolina, USA- 2013:
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Feasibility of Ultrasound Integration into Medical Education in a Limited Resource Setting in Lebanon (Abstract Presentation).
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First Year Medical Students’ Perceptions of the Importance of Ultrasound in Medical Education in Lebanon (Abstract Presentation).