Hanan Nazem Saab
Personal information
Hanan Nazem Saab
Founder, Managing Director
Contact information (Work)
Pharmamed ( Hanan Akram Saab & Co) SAL
+961 1 611066
+961 3 192975
Community/Lebanon Impact
Pharmamed succeeded over the years in availing medications for chronic diseases such as cancer and blood disorders, thereby impacting the lives of patients across Lebanon and some parts of the region.
A firm believer in the power of collective action for advancing women’s rights, I have founded, led and actively participated in various local, regional and international associations (per listed above) and networks focused on women’s economic advancement through capacity-building, mentorship, financial resources, role models and networking activities, to start, advance countless women’s careers and grow their businesses. Importantly, I have also been an advocate for gender equality, and was actively involved in campaigning for policy changes, such as the extension of the maternity leave for women in Lebanon.
Work history
Previous Professions:
- Founder, CEO & Managing Director Pharmamed (Hanan Akram Saab & Co.), 1992 – to date.
- Member of the managing board of directors of CMP- Beirut, Lebanon, 1994-1998. Company specialized in marketing pharmaceutical products.
- Responsible pharmacist, Purchasing department, American University Hospital (AUH) - Beirut, Lebanon 1992, Responsible of the procurement of all medications for the AUH pharmacy.
- Hospital pharmacist- American University Hospital (AUH) - Beirut, Lebanon1985-1990.
Major Achievements
Major achievements:
- Established Pharmamed, a company that imports pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, instruments and consumer health products from renowned international companies, and is the exclusive representative of 22 foreign companies in Lebanon.
- Featured in many magazines like Arabian Business and the Financial Times in an article titled “Leading Arab Business Women;” and books like "Entrepreneurs at the cross roads" by the Beyster Institute, University of San Diego California in the USA, and "Domains of Influence "by AIWF on Arab Women entrepreneurs in the MENA area.
Accomplishments
Distinctions:
- Forbes 200 most powerful Arab Women -2014
Awards:
- Penrose Award from the American University of Beirut for Leadership, Scholarship, and Intiative, 1977.
Competences & Skills
Field(s) of Expertise:
- Entrepreneurship
- Pharmaceutics
- Management
Languages:
- Arabic
- English
- French