Hi, I’m Tarek Halabi Hakim, a results-driven marketing and business development professional with a track record of scaling SaaS and AI solutions in B2B markets. I’m passionate about identifying new opportunities, building strong client relationships, and developing strategic partnerships. I communicate clearly and persuasively while deepening my understanding of market trends, customer behavior, and competitive positioning.

Tarek Halabi Hakim

Hi, I’m Tarek Halabi Hakim, a results-driven marketing and business development professional with a track record of scaling SaaS and AI solutions in B2B markets. I’m passionate about identifying new opportunities, building strong client relationships, and developing strategic partnerships. I communicate clearly and persuasively while deepening my understanding of market trends, customer behavior, and competitive positioning.

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Hi, I’m Tarek Halabi Hakim, a results-driven marketing and business development professional with a track record of scaling SaaS and AI solutions in B2B markets. I’m passionate about identifying new opportunities, building strong client relationships, and developing strategic partnerships. I communicate clearly and persuasively while deepening my understanding of market trends, customer behavior, and competitive positioning.

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Experience Level

Expert
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Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Business Development Executive at AI London
January 1, 2025 - Present
Developed and defined brand identity, including logo design, website, copywriting, fonts, and colors; Conducted competitive analysis within the AI market to identify opportunities and threats; Acted as a liaison between clients and the technical team to ensure solutions aligned with business objectives.
Business Development Executive at AI London
January 1, 2025 - Present
Drove competitive analysis, defined brand identity, and liaised between clients and tech teams to align AI solutions with business objectives.
Chief Operating Officer at SurfLebanon
December 31, 2024 - October 11, 2025
Led operations and strategy; Produced 'Forging Lines' for the Lebanese Film Festival 2020; Collaborated with the Lebanese Water Festival to host surf contests sponsored by Red Bull in 2015 and 2016; Provided daily forecast updates on social media; Monitored daily transactions including product sales and surf lessons; Managed social media campaigns; Maintained consistent social media presence with original photography.
Personal Trainer at Freelance
December 31, 2018 - October 11, 2025
Providing body weight training programs from beginner to advanced clients; Providing customized nutritional advice tailored to each client’s goals; Certification of Advanced Health and Fitness Specialist from Inspire Fitness Academy.
Treasurer / Business Development Executive at Lebanese Surfing Federation (LSF)
January 1, 2018 - Present
Coordinated international travel logistics and equipment transport for participation in the Asian Surfing Championship in the Maldives in 2024 and India in 2025; Managed and maintained social media presence; Formulated the federation by consulting with the Ministry of Sports in Lebanon; Acquired funds from independent investors to send Lebanese surfer Yves Bright to the Olympic trials in Japan; Set up an entire storyline of our perspective of the Olympics on Instagram featuring Kell y Slater.
Personal Trainer at Freelance
January 1, 2018 - October 11, 2025
Provided body weight training programs and customized nutritional guidance tailored to client goals.
Treasurer/Business Development Executive at Lebanese Surfing Federation (LSF)
January 1, 2018 - Present
Managed budgeting and fundraising, coordinated with government agencies, and supported growth initiatives for Lebanese surfing.
Chief Operating Officer at Surf Lebanon
January 1, 2015 - Present
Oversaw daily operations, led social media activity, coordinated events, and managed cross-functional teams to promote surfing programs in Lebanon.

Education

Bachelor of Arts: Marketing and Advertising at American University of Science and Technology, Beirut, Lebanon
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021
Master’s in Digital Marketing at Harbour.Space University, Barcelona, Spain
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor of Arts: Marketing and Advertising at Harbour.Space University
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021
Master's in Digital Marketing at Harbour.Space University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

ISA Certification (International Surf Association) - Issued by Surf Lebanon
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025
The Odin Project - Full Stack JavaScript Certification
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025
Certification of Advanced Health and Fitness Specialist
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025
Coach and Instructor Certification
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025
International Surf Association (ISA) – Issued by SurfLebanon
January 1, 2015 - October 11, 2025
Coach and Instructor Certification
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025
The Odin Project: Full Stack JavaScript Certification
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025
Certified Advanced Health and Fitness Specialist
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Travel & Hospitality