Résumé :

- Born in Beirut in 1963 (Registration : 554 Rmeil)
- Rite : Greek – Orthodox
- Parents : Elie Dimitri Chammas (deceased) and Liliane Hannoun
- Married to Violette Khalil Afeiche in 1988 , with two daughters (Céline and Kelly) and a son (Carl)

University studies :
Graduated with distinction from the American University of Beirut (AUB) , Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) , and Harvard Business School .

Degrees :
Bachelor of Engineering , Master of Science in Civil Engineering , Master of Business Administration with a focus on the international economy .

Occupation :
Strategic consultant in social and economic matters , businessman , economist , engineer .

Research and publications :
-“The knowledge-based economy and its impact on the Lebanese society and economy” (2000) .
-“A scientific response to the manifesto of Prime Minister Rafic El-Hariri” (1999) .
-“The socio-economic future of Lebanon in questions” (1995) .
-“Construction industry and its role in the Lebanese economy” (1986).
-“The political and economic context in Lebanon” (1985) .
- Numerous appearances on Lebanese and Arab TV stations . Regular contributions to the national press .
- Social and economic consulting missions to various ministries , public institutions and international organizations , focusing on employement , development , investments , and competitivity .