Meet the Director

Mr. David Matta 

The world is being reshaped by technological disruption, artificial intelligence, geopolitical shifts, sustainability imperatives, and evolving societal expectations. Organizations need leaders who can navigate complexity, anticipate change, and create value in an increasingly uncertain environment.

At Executive Education at LAU’s  Adnan Kassar School of Business (AKSOB), we believe leadership is not simply about responding to change. It is about shaping it.

Our mission is to help executives, entrepreneurs and professionals strengthen their strategic advantage by developing the capabilities, perspectives and leadership qualities that enable them to advance their careers, transform their organizations and create meaningful impact.

Success today requires far more than technical expertise. Leaders must understand emerging technologies, harness the potential of artificial intelligence, foster innovation, lead diverse teams, navigate global markets and address environmental, social and governance challenges with responsibility and purpose. Equally important are the self-awareness, resilience, adaptability and judgment needed to lead confidently through uncertainty.

Our programs are built around three interconnected dimensions of executive capability: technical skills, people skills and mindful skills. Together, they enable participants to translate knowledge into action, inspire high-performing teams and make informed decisions in complex and rapidly changing environments.

Through distinguished faculty, accomplished industry leaders, experiential learning, real-world applications and executive dialogue, participants gain practical insights that extend beyond the classroom and create lasting value for their organizations and communities.

Executive Education at AKSOB brings together academic excellence, business relevance and global engagement to deliver a learning experience that is internationally informed and regionally connected. Supported by a growing network of corporate partners, alumni and international collaborations—including opportunities linked to New York and other global business hubs—we prepare leaders to succeed across industries, sectors and borders.

The leaders who will shape tomorrow are those who remain committed to learning, adapting, innovating and growing. We invite you to join a community of ambitious professionals dedicated to strengthening their strategic advantage and expanding their impact on business, society and beyond.

We look forward to welcoming you to Executive Education at AKSOB.

David Matta, Director of Executive Education