LAU and PMI Sign MoU, Facilitated by PMI Lebanon Chapter

Dr. Dima Jamali is Dean of the Adnan Kassar School of Business at Lebanese American University, with expertise in sustainability, corporate social responsibility, responsible leadership and social entrepreneurship.

Her academic leadership experience includes serving as Dean of the School of Management and holding senior university leadership roles at Canadian University Dubai, as well as leading the College of Business Administration at the University of Sharjah.

At the American University of Beirut, she served as Associate Dean, Endowed Chair in Responsible Leadership and Executive Director for Strategic Partnerships. She has advised the United Nations, the World Bank and organizations in Lebanon on social policy and corporate responsibility, and founded the UN Global Compact Network Lebanon.

She holds a PhD in Social Policy and Administration from the University of Kent at Canterbury, a Master in Sociology from San José State University and a BA in Public Administration from AUB.

Ms. Dania Chaar serves as Chapter Engagement Specialist at PMI MENA, supporting collaboration and community development across regional chapters while fostering knowledge sharing and professional engagement throughout the PMI network.

Mr. Hanny Alshazly is Managing Director, Middle East and North Africa (MENA) at Project Management Institute, leading regional strategy and growth while working with government, academia and industry to advance project management.

He brings more than 25 years of global experience in education, including senior leadership roles at D2L, Blackboard and Ellucian, where he supported innovation and business expansion across international markets.

His expertise combines learning, strategic business leadership and the delivery of large initiatives and national projects. A regular speaker on education, project management and transformation, he also contributes through advisory work and mentorship, including as an External Mentor at Ajman University Innovation Center.

He holds a B.Sc. in Computer Science with a focus on Business Administration from Dalhousie University, a Master of Education and an Advanced Post Graduate Diploma in Distance Education and Technology from Athabasca University. He holds the CAPM certification.

Associate Professor of Management at the Lebanese American University with academic and consulting experience.