ABOUT
Team INTERNATIONAL
History
TEAM INTERNATIONAL is a leading Engineering and Management consultancy firm, established in Beirut, Lebanon in 1975; TEAM INTERNATIONAL has undertaken an extensive portfolio of projects, implemented in multiple sectors and in numerous countries across the Arab World, Africa and Asia.
TEAM INTERNATIONAL provides services that require multi-disciplinary expertise and advanced modeling and analytical techniques. With a clear mission and continuous development, TEAM INTERNATIONAL has always endeavored to deliver innovative high quality solutions with sustainable results.
Mission & VISION
Mission
Establish a track record of success as a world-class provider of engineering, management and information technology services.
Vision
To provide high quality services by identifying, designing and implementing high-value solutions in engineering, management and information technology that are optimal, cost effective and practical to implement.
Mission & VISION
Mission
Establish a track record of success as a world-class provider of engineering, management and information technology services.
Vision
To provide high quality services by identifying, designing and implementing high-value solutions in engineering, management and information technology that are optimal, cost effective and practical to implement.
Commitment
TEAM INTERNATIONAL’s foremost commitment is to support governments, institutions, and companies to respond effectively to the challenges of change and development. Our project dynamics are not set by the technical challenges alone; we reach further to harness all the necessary resources in order to capture solutions with our clients that create a sustainable platform for continuous development and growth.
Strategy
TEAM INTERNATIONAL’s corporate ethos strongly characterizes its mission in pursuing a strategy that includes:
- Combining technology, management knowledge, and engineering expertise to provide results with long-term benefits.
- The provision of effective development programs to ensure the successful implementation of project solutions.
- The continuous professional development of the firm’s human capital to ensure high caliber services.
Human Capital
We combine experience and advanced knowledge with personal creativity to analyze problems from all angles and produce practical solutions with results that meet expectations.
Our training and coaching program ensures the continuous acquisition and diffusion of new knowledge and skills throughout the organization.
Leadership team
Dr. Tammam Nakkash
Managing Partner & Principal, Engineering Consulting
TAMMAM NAKKASH
Managing Partner & Principal, Engineering Consulting
Over 38 years of consulting engineering experience – 44 as a Founding Partner and Principal in TEAM INTERNATIONAL.
Specialized expertise: Multi-modal Transport Systems, Transportation Planning and Urban Engineering Highway and Toll Facilities Engineering, Management of Engineering Systems, Traffic Engineering, National Transport Policies, Economic Feasibility of Transport Projects, Private Sector Participation in Urban Services, National Housing Policies, Construction and Public Works Sectors, Manpower Development, Operations Research and Mathematical Modeling.
Experience in the field of engineering covers a wide spectrum:
Policy setting, formulating strategies, project identification, program development, prefeasibility and economic feasibility studies, preliminary design, final design and preparation of bidding documents, prequalification of contractors, analysis of bids, construction management and supervision, operation, maintenance, and post-construction evaluation.
In addition to his specialized expertise in transport systems, Dr. Nakkash is a development expert-at-large, with strong experience in socio-economic issues, environmental aspects, and international procurement practices.
Education:
- Ph.D. Civil Engineering, Purdue University – Lafayette Indiana, U.S.A, 1969.
- M.S. Transportation Engineering, University of South Carolina, Columbia, S.C., 1966.
- B.E. Civil Engineering (with distinction), American University of Beirut, 1964.
- Fellow ASCE
Dr. Yusef Salam
Managing Partner & Principal, Management Consulting
YUSEF SALAM
Managing Partner & Principal, Management Consulting
Over 35 years of experience in engineering and management consulting – 44 years as a Founder and Director in TEAM INTERNATIONAL.
Directed and participated in numerous projects and consulting assignments for public and private organizations, covering strategic planning and management, institutional capacity building, policy management, resource evaluation and development, sectoral studies, manpower studies, quality management systems, performance management systems, master plans, feasibility studies, transportation planning and engineering projects.
Extensive experience in strategy and policy setting, development management, program and project planning and management, organizational development, needs assessment, impact assessment, restructuring of service delivery by government, performance measurement and management, public and private partnerships, statistical applications, socio-economic forecasting, technical studies, transport systems, traffic system management, urban and rural development, local government, institutional strengthening and capacity building and manpower planning, development and management.
Education:
- Ph.D. Civil Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1971.
- M.S. Civil Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1967.
- B.E. Civil Engineering (With Penrose Award), American University of Beirut, 1965.
- Fellow ASCE
Dr. Mohammad Mikdashi
Managing Partner & Principal, ICT Consulting
MOHAMMAD MIKDASHI
Managing Partner & Principal, ICT Consulting
Over 35 years of experience in Management Consulting – 44 years as Founder and Director in TEAM INTERNATIONAL.
Directed, managed and planned a wide array of projects and consultancy assignments at the regional and international levels in multiple sectors. Involved in diagnostic, institutional evaluation studies, strategic planning, feasibility studies, manpower assessments, training programs and quality management systems.
Extensive experience in planning & control systems, reengineering & restructuring, e-government, organizational development, human resources development, quantitative methods & systems modeling, financial analysis & forecasting, and evaluation studies.
Involved in establishing and directing companies and business ventures, in particular in the areas of Information Technology.
Education:
- Ph.D. Mathematics, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, England, 1970.
- MS. Mathematics, Ph.D. research Student, University of Michigan. Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, 1966.
- BS. Electrical Engineering (with distinction), University of Alabama, USA, 1963.
Aref Shamas
Managing Director
Aref Shamas
Managing Director
Over 30 Years of Experience in Financial Control, Administrative Management, Legal Affairs, Industrial Affairs, and Business Development, in the Arab World and Africa, with wide experience in the private and public sector.
Education:
- Ph.D in Management , UNESCO
- LL.M (Master) in Public Law , University of Aden – Yemen
- MBA , College of Finance and Economic Sciences – Lebanon
- BBA , College of Finance & Economic Sciences – Lebanon
Mahmoud Salam
Managing Consultant, Architecture
MAHMOUD SALAM
Managing Consultant, Architecture
More than 33 years experience in architectural design, execution drawings and supervision of different types of functional buildings.
Education:
- B.A.E Architecture, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon ,1970
Victor A. Khouri
Director, Management and Human Resources Development
VICTOR A. KHOURI
Director, Management and Human Resources Development
Over 30 years of experience in Management Consulting, Human Resource management, Strategic Management, Educational and Training Development. Planned, directed and participated in several projects and consulting assignments as Project Manager, Expert and Consultant to the public and private sectors, in the Arab World, Europe and Africa, covering:
Management Diagnostic Studies, Management Organization, Public Sector Re-engineering, Educational Development and Management, Assessment of Training Needs and Surveys, Central Training Management and Technical Plans and Programs, on the job Training Programs and Seminars in particular: Leadership for School Principals, Marketing, Sales, Strategic Management, Human Relations, Behavioral Skills, Report Writing, Business Methods, Negotiation skills, Supervisory skills, Public relations, HR Management, Education and Health; Feasibility Surveys and Project Management, Market surveys and Studies, Management and Technical Education Training Development, Technical Curriculum Evaluation and Development.
Education:
- Institution: Ecole de Technologie – France
- Date: 1962/10 – 1967/06
- Degree Obtained: Diploma in Higher Accounts Studies (H.E.C).
Hassan Miskawi
Director, Construction Management
HASSAN MISKAWI
Director, Construction Management
Over 40 years of experience, comprising design, execution and supervision of construction of diversified civil engineering works. The last twenty years with TEAM INTERNATIONAL, with increasing responsibilities from Project Engineer, to Chief Engineer-Supervision to General Projects Manager. Has a demonstrated experience in leading supervision teams on simultaneously running projects. Special capabilities in the preparation of contract documents, review and updating of PERT schedules, contract administration, resolving conflicts between owners and contractors, resolving claims, issuing certificates of reception of works, and preparing final settlement for contractors. and directing companies and business ventures, in particular in the areas of Information Technology.
Education:
- DiplomeING. (M.S.) Civil Engineering – 1956
- Ecole supérieure d’Ingénieurs de Beyrouth, Beirut, Lebanon
Nabil Al-Baba
Director, Engineering Business Development
NABIL AL-BABA
Director, Engineering Business Development
Over 26 years of experience in most of civil engineering applications in design, construction supervision and technical assistance, in addition to a wide experience in contract administration.
Directed or participated in numerous projects and consulting assignments in the field of highway and structural engineering at the national and regional levels and for international funding institutions.
Long experience in project management, project needs assessment and quality management, project needs assessment and quality management system, with outstanding experience in managing construction projects within critical conditions.
Extensive experience in managing design works, construction drawings production, preparation of tender documents and procurement.
Well versed in the use of computers in solving engineering problems, using proprietary software and developing software for special applications.
Education:
- Institution: American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
- Date: From Oct. 1978 to June 1982
- Degree Obtained: B.E. Degree in Civil Engineering (Dean’s Honor List)
Hussein Haidar
Senior Project Manager, Civil Engineering
HUSSEIN HAIDAR
Senior Project Manager, Civil Engineering
Over 24 years of experience in civil engineering with particular emphasis as roadway and infrastructure related projects. He has broad experience in all aspects of roadway construction and rehabilitation. He has successfully managed the implementation of many roadway widening and rehabilitation project in Lebanon. He was involved in the identification of rehabilitation and maintenance needs of existing roads.
Since 1995, Mr. Haidar has been in charge of roadway rehabilitation projects in the Beqaa for the Ministry of Public Works. He is fully conversant with specifications and conditions of contracts used in roadway words. He is well versed with Ministry of Public Works standards specifications for roadway construction. He is also familiar with word and spread sheets applications.
Education:
- M.Sc. in Engineering, Industrial & Civil construction, Moscow Civil Engineering Institute, Moscow, 1983.
Jean Samaha
Senior Project Manager, Civil Engineering
JEAN SAMAHA
Senior Project Manager, Civil Engineering
Civil Engineer with extensive experience in the supervision of a wide range of projects, including highways, bridges, airport facilities, buildings and infrastructure works.
Education:
- Diploma, Ingenieur (section Travaux Publics),
Ecole Supérieure d’Ingénieurs de Beyrouth (E.S.I.B), Lebanon, 1988.