Dr. Raed Handal is an expert in Economics and Management Technology with over 13 years of progressive experience in academia and strategic leadership.  He currently serves as an Assistant Professor at Bethlehem University’s Shucri Ibrahim Dabdoub Faculty of Business Administration. In addition to previously serving on the Board of Directors of Istiqlal Bank for Investment and Development, where he contributed to strategic oversight, helped develop comprehensive risk management and governance frameworks, and spearheaded the bank’s digital transformation initiatives.

Dr. Handal holds a PhD in Economics and Management Technology from the University of Pavia, Italy, and an MBA from Lewis University, USA, where he graduated with highest distinction.  His core competencies include corporate governance, supply chain innovation, and technology management, with a strong focus on leveraging evidence-based research to foster institutional growth and sustainable economic development.  He also possesses extensive experience in training and consultancy, specializing in institutional capacity building and entrepreneurship.