Draft:Makram Fares Clean
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{{Short description|Lebanese banker based in London, board member of MIDEL}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Makram Fares
| birth_place = Beirut, Lebanon
| nationality = Lebanese
| occupation = Banker
| known_for = Executive Director at Barclays
}}
Makram Fares is a Lebanese banker based in London. He is the son of May Rabbath and Samir Fares, a pioneer of advertising in the Middle East. He is also the grandson of Edmond Rabbath, a jurist, historian, and legal scholar known for his intellectual contributions in Lebanon and the Arab world.
Career
Fares began his career in global markets at Lehman Brothers, before joining UBS, and later Nomura, where he developed specialized expertise in European equities distribution. His progression across these institutions reflects a consistent track record in institutional finance and cross-border investment services.
In February 2024, he was appointed Executive Director at Barclays, where he co-heads the bank’s European equities distribution platform.{{Cite web |title=Barclays Appoints Makram Fares as Executive Director |url=https://www.barclays.com/news/appointments/2024-makram-fares/ |website=Barclays |access-date=2025-05-18}}
Engagement with Lebanon
Although based in London, Fares remains actively engaged with Lebanon's economic development. He serves on the board of MIDEL (Mouvement International des Dirigeants d’Entreprises Libanais), chaired by Dr. Fouad Zmokhol, dean of the Faculty of Business at Saint Joseph University (USJ) in Beirut.{{Cite web |title=Fouad Zmokhol – Faculty Profile |url=https://www.usj.edu.lb/enseignants/?empid=1760&lang=2 |website=Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth |access-date=2025-05-18}}
Through MIDEL, he contributes to programs aimed at fostering sustainable economic partnerships between Lebanese expatriates and local business communities.
Profile
Fares is recognized for his disciplined and discreet leadership style. His career reflects a blend of technical financial expertise and long-term commitment to ethical business practices. While maintaining a low public profile, he is widely respected within the financial sector for his professionalism and integrity.
References
External links
- [https://www.barclays.com Barclays official website]
- [https://www.midel.org.lb MIDEL official website]