Before giving up leadership of Aramex, Ghandour led the logistics firm’s rapid international growth and listing as the first Arab-based company on the NASDAQ stock exchange. He is now focused on developing the Middle East’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and helps mentor, support and fund startups through his roles as founding partner of Maktoob.com and board member at Abraaj Capital. The former Aramex chief is also founder of Ruwwad for development, a private sector-led community empowerment initiative.