Amman - Endeavor Jordan has announced the joining of the Arab Bank represented by its Deputy CEO, Randa Sadik, and Zain Jordan represented by its CEO, Ahmad Al Hanandeh, to its Board of Directors. The Board brings together some of the Jordanian entrepreneurial scene's most illustrious and influential names, all of whom are actively involved in a variety of related initiatives, ultimately supporting Endeavor Jordan's strategies and overall direction in promoting the entrepreneurship ecosystem in the Kingdom.
Endeavor Jordan's mission is based on catalyzing sustainable, long-term economic growth and generating employment opportunities in the local market by accelerating entrepreneurial companies that have a positive and tangible impact on society. The Organization offers entrepreneurs support through its 24 country offices spread around the world, access to an unrivaled mentorship network, as well as other tools that are key to achieving entrepreneurial success.
Endeavor Jordan's current Board Members are working on establishing a mechanism for future work, which is aimed at enhancing high-impact entrepreneurship in the country. Furthermore, Endeavor Jordan currently supports 26 Jordanian entrepreneurs from 18 companies operating within eight different, value-added sectors, which have collectively contributed to the employment of more than 2,600 people and have generated over USD 160 million in revenues in 2014.
In addition to Sadik and Al Hanandeh, the Board comprises of Endeavor Jordan Chairman, Ali Al-Husry; Said Darwazah; Dr. Amjad Al Aryan; Capital Investment represented by Tarik Awad; EY Jordan represented by Waddah Barkawi; Umniah represented by Ihab Hinnawi; Maher Kaddoura; Bank al Etihad represented by Nadia Al Saeed; Peter B. Kellner; Dr. Safwan Masri; Walid Tahabsem; and Dr. Fawaz Zu'bi."We, at Endeavor Jordan, reaffirm our commitment to supporting high-impact entrepreneurs in Jordan, which is why we continuously seek to establish sustainable partnerships with prestigious institutions and brilliant entrepreneurs. Through such partnerships, Endeavor Jordan is able to provide an expanded scope of improved services to its entrepreneurs to help drive their growth and bolster their impact. As such, we firmly believe that the addition of the Arab Bank and Zain Jordan as Board Members will bring great value to our role in guiding entrepreneurs and will help support our mission in order to achieve our goals," commented Endeavor Jordan Chairman, Ali Al-Husry.
In turn, Sadik stated, "Joining Endeavor Jordan's Board of Directors comes as part of Arab Bank's ongoing commitment to support entrepreneurship and build entrepreneurs' capabilities. We seek to do so by working closely and systematically with the different stakeholders to create the mechanisms and knowledge frameworks that would enable the success of innovative ideas and projects, and enhance their ability to grow and expand locally, regionally and internationally."
On his part, Al Hanandeh said, "Zain Jordan is proud to be serving on Endeavor Jordan's Board, as this step reflects the company's commitment to promoting entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation across the Kingdom. In effect, this will endorse the concept of entrepreneurship in Jordan, allowing us to contribute to sustainable economic development and to showcase Jordan as a pioneer in the fields of entrepreneurship and innovation."
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About Endeavor Jordan
Founded in 1997, Endeavor is a global nonprofit organization that supports high-impact entrepreneurs around the world by providing them with key ingredients to entrepreneurial success such as strategic advice and access to a world-class mentorship network. Through the guidance that Endeavor offers, entrepreneurs can tangibly impact their communities, generate new job opportunities, bolster their countries' national wealth, inspire others to innovate, and contribute to private sector development. Endeavor Jordan was established in 2009 and currently supports 26 Jordanian entrepreneurs representing 18 companies operating within eight different, value- added sectors.
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