Rabih El Chaar is the Managing Partner of Smarkk, a management consulting firm distinguished by its focus on innovation, technology, and research & development. Smarkk partners with public and private sector entities across Saudi Arabia and the UAE to deliver end-to-end advisory services, from strategy development to implementation. The firm has built a strong track record in the agri-food sector in Saudi Arabia, supporting key stakeholders in designing and implementing transformative initiatives grounded in innovation and evidence-based policy.

Rabih holds a master’s in engineering from Canada, and an MBA from INSEAD.