15+ years
100+ projects
14 industries
8 countries
3 languages
Shady is a seasoned management consultant and a senior leader on risk and governance affairs based out of Montreal, Canada.
Global risk lead for americas, europe, middle east & africa at a fortune 500
Shady is currently the Global Hub Lead for Risk Area of Expertise at Rio Tinto. He is accountable for the risk program of 27 assets across 11 countries including mines, smelters, refineries, power plants, ports, rail and JVs.
Previous Roles
Director, PwC Canada, Quebec, Canada (2015-2018)
As a Lead for Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) services in Quebec, Shady delivered dozens of projects across a wide range of industries including banking, insurance, media, airlines, mining, transport and others. He presented at numerous conferences and leaders’ round tables on topics of risk, governance, and audit.
Manager, Deloitte Middle East, Kuwait/UAE (2009-2015)
Kick-starting his career out of college, Shady progressed from Analyst to Manager in less than five years in the Risk Advisory practice. He worked and led projects in internal audit, enterprise risk, governance, process optimization, contract compliance, and delegation of authorities for complex organizations.
Project Associate, Rowan University, NJ, US (2007-2008)
Supported Rowan University and the City of Glassboro to ensure new downtown construction meets Green Building Rating System (LEED).
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Strategy
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Optimization
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Process Design
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Transformation
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Business Development
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Change Management
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Sustainability
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Business Continuity
MBA, CIA, PMP, CFE, CRMA
Accounting graduate with distinction from University of Balamand in Lebanon, MBA holder from Rowan University in New Jersey, and holder of four professional certificates along with Harvard Publishing continuing education
- Bachelor in Accounting & Auditing
- Masters in Business Administration
- Leadership Program
- Certified Internal Auditor
- Project Management Professional
- Certified Fraud Examinor
- Certified Risk Management Assurer
- Harvard Business Publishing
Graduated in 2007 with Distinction from the University of Balamand with major general average of 94%
Graduated in 2008 from Rowan University in New Jersey concentration Finance with a 3.76 GPA
Recognized as an Honorary Dickinsonsian in 2006 for completing a 6-weeks leadership program at Dickinson College in Pennsylvania sponsored by US State Department.
Certified since 2010, license #96824; specialization in internal audit, risk management, governance, and major IT risks.
Certified since 2013, license #1615872; credential evidences experience, education and competency to lead and direct projects.
Attained in 2008, license #533886; specialization in detection and deterrence of a wide variety of white-collar crimes and fraud.
Attained in 2012, license #5917; specialization in providing assurance on Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) activities.
Completed two online certificates in 2014 titled Management and Leadership Essentials where topics covered: strategy, global collaboration, productive dialogue, and emotional intelligence.
committed global citizen
Travelling to the United States for a six weeks cross-states leadership program marked the beginning of a journey of deep commitment to global affairs and advancement of societies.
- Future Leaders Program, US State Department (USA)
- Guest Speaker on National Public Radio (USA)
- Global Leading Voice in Risk Management, PECB (Canada)
- Board Member, Opérations Placements Jeunesse (Canada)
- F. Member National Economic Forum, Ministry of Finance (Lebanon)
- VP Business Society Students, University of Balamand (Lebanon)
- Alumni Advisory Committee, University of Balamand (Lebanon)
- Guest Speaker to Act in Europe Program, EU Program (Croatia)
- International Democracy Gathering Program, Ratiu Center (Romania)
- Young Arab Leaders Gathering, US State Department (Egypt)
Perspectives & ideation
Writes on diverse topics ranging from reflections on parenthood to expert opinions on emerging topics in corporate world. Some of his contributions were recognized as thought leadership documents by PwC & Deloitte.
From culture to rupture: Does an organizational nomadland exist?
One definition for nomad are individuals that have no permanent abode but move about from place to place usually according to the state of food supply. In an organizational context, a nomad represents the employee who may be willing to depart from the zone of sound ethical principles and values as they seek survival or better reward. Read the full article
Gillette: Strategic blunders taking away from the best a man can get
Gillette initial assumption nearly two decades ago seems to focus on how to be best be positioned and recognized in the world of shaving. We learn from the evolution of the Gillette razors that the underlying assumptions of this strategy did not seem to be questioned or reconsidered. Read the full article
In a Cyber World: Think Risk Velocity.
Velocity is the rate of speed with which something happens. In a fast-moving world, we can no longer ignore the velocity dimension. If you still believe that risk evaluation should exclusively rely on impact and likelihood, it is about time to reconsider. Read the full article
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personal life
Shady grew up in Tripoli, Lebanon as the eldest son in a family of five children. His father, Khaldoun, played a key role in a family business that had been passed down through four generations since the 1860s. Shady was profoundly influenced by his grandfather, Medhat, who skillfully led a family enterprise supporting over thirty family members and was renowned for his successful entrepreneurial ventures in Northern Lebanon.
From an early age, Shady displayed his passion for music by playing the piano and his love for literature by writing poetry. He is happily married to Suleen Raad, a distinguished PhD holder in molecular biology. Together, they are the proud parents of two wonderful children.
Shady is driven by a strong aspiration to create a positive impact in both his personal and professional life, wherever he may be.
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