BCCL Board
The board is composed of the Chairman and four members appointed by the Council of Ministers for a five-year term.
Mayya S. Dabbagh - Chairman
Ms. Dabbagh was appointed by the Council of Ministers as Chair of the BCCL Board in June 2020.
Ms. Dabbagh is a Member of the Special Investigation Commission (SIC, the Financial Intelligence Unit of Lebanon), and a Non-Executive Board Member of the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) of Lebanon.
She has over 20 years of banking experience, including consulting and advising clients across 10 countries in the banking and supervision sectors on risk management, strategic, governance, compliance, and regulatory issues. She previously served as an Independent Board member and member of various board committees in the financial sector. Ms. Dabbagh has prior supervisory experience with the BCCL as Head of Offsite Supervision, and industry experience with Citibank in the Financial Institutions and Corporate Groups.
Ms. Dabbagh holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).
Joseph F. Haddad - Executive Board Member
Dr. Haddad assumed his position on the BCCL Board in June 2020. As an Executive BCCL Board member, Dr. Haddad is a member of the Higher Banking Commission (HBC).
Dr. Haddad’s career spans over five decades and three diverse sectors: furniture, telecommunications, and banking. Renowned for his diligence and dedication to societal advancement, Dr. Haddad believes deeply in the power of mentorship and learning to drive knowledge and change. Throughout his professional journey, he seamlessly integrated his extensive practical experience with academic rigor by engaging in management consultancy and teaching soft disciplines at major Lebanese universities. This unique blend of hands-on expertise and educational commitment has defined his contributions across these varied fields.
Kamel H. Wazne - Executive Board Member
Dr. Wazne joined the BCCL Board in June 2020. In addition to his role as an executive board member, he also serves as a representative of BCCL at meetings of the Arab Monetary Fund and the Arab Financial Stability Task Force.
Dr. Wazne has over 25 years of experience in the financial sector and the academic realm, primarily in the United States. In the earlier stages of his career, Dr. Wazne held positions with Paine Weber and Water House Securities in New York. Upon returning to Lebanon, he was appointed as an advisor to the Ministry of Labor, and later recognized by the World Bank as a senior economic adviser to the Lebanese Parliament.
Dr. Wazne is a contributor to various local and international media as an economic and political analyst.He has authored and published numerous articles and studies in various newspapers and magazines, along with three books.
Dr. Wazne holds a BA in Economics from the City University of New York, a Master in Investment Management from Pace University, and a PhD in Social Economy from the Lebanese University.
Adel G. Dreik - Executive Board Member
Mr. Dreik joined the BCCL Board in June 2020.
Mr. Dreik has over 25 years of experience in the banking industry.
Throughout his career, he has held diverse roles encompassing Branch Management, Credit Administration, Risk Management, and Operations Management, serving as a senior executive in various capacities within the banking sector.
Mr. Dreik holds an MBA from Southern Methodist University and a BA in Economics from the University of Texas at Austin.