Professional Experience
Education
LLM, International and Comparative Law
George Washington University School of Law
License en Droit
University La Sagesse School of Law & Diplomacy
Public Management & Leadership Program
(2022) Harvard Kennedy School
Languages
Arabic
French
English
Amin Salam
Professional Experience
Economy and Trade Leadership
Minister of Economy and Trade; Lead IMF negotiator; President of the Food Security Ministerial Defense Council.
US Presidential Export Awarde
Awarded the President of the United States “E” Star Award, which is the highest recognition that a US entity can receive for supporting export activity. This was the first time in the award’s 54-year history that it was awarded to a Chamber of Commerce dedicated to US-MENA relations.
US National Export Initiative Coordinator
Advanced US economic goals through the US National Export Initiative, through which he cultivated extensive contacts with major industry officials to coordinate US defense and commercial sales with major aviation and infrastructure companies to include Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Schlumberger, and General Electric.
Advisor to GCC Sovereign Wealth Funds
Assisted Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) sovereign wealth funds in identifying new investment markets worldwide, focusing on the Americas.
Dubai Free Zone Council Advisor
Developed a strategic plan to transform Dubai’s free zones into international investment destinations, representing the council’s policy interests globally.
Leader of Trade and Investment Missions
Led trade missions to 40+ countries in collaboration with the US Departments of State and Commerce, supporting US government economic initiatives and Free Trade Agreements (FTA).
Economic and Investment Strategist for North Africa
Advised two North African investment agencies on attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and drafting new investment regulations.
Defense Sector Growth Advisor
Consulted for major US defense firms on competitive strategies and operational frameworks, focusing on post-conflict market expansion.
Banking and Cybersecurity Advisor
Assisted foreign central and commercial banks in forming partnerships with US cybersecurity and data center firms, facilitating training programs and advanced technology acquisitions.
Trade Development Initiative Manager
Oversaw trade missions to the Middle East and North Africa in partnership with the US Trade Development Agency (USTDA), advising US firms on commercial opportunities in tech, healthcare, and energy.
Aviation and Defense Deal Negotiator
Represented leading US aviation and defense firms in securing over $30 billion in commercial and defense sales for execution over five years.
US Investment and Expansion Strategist
Developed federal and state compliance strategies, Open Skies agreements, and business development plans for UAE and Qatar state-owned airlines.