Assistant Professor of Management Sciences
School of Business
Department of Management and Marketing
Doctorate in Business Administration, Grenoble Ecole de Management, France
MBA, Lebanese American University, Lebanon
B.A. in Business Administration, American University of Beirut, Lebanon
Dr. Lena Kurban is a doctor in diversity & inclusion from Grenoble Ecole de Management, France. Her work emphasises gendered leadership and women careers. She is also the Founder of LaSoul, a personalized Belgian chocolate company based in UAE. Dr. Lena is a highly accomplished individual who has made significant contributions as a university teacher and entrepreneur. With a passion for education and business, Dr. Lena has excelled in both fields, leveraging her expertise to inspire students and create innovative ventures.
She has been an entrepreneur since 2008 who keeps a keen eye on opportunities. Her business experience spans management consultancy, recruitment, tourism, entrepreneurship and business consultancy. Also, she has taught business in several universities in Lebanon, Saudi Arabia and currently is teaching in The American University in Dubai. She has published a number of articles in conferences, magazines and ranked business journals.
Dr. Lena is a big believer in the diversity at the workplace and being the mom of three boys, she believes in the great value that women add to their families and companies. She takes every opportunity to participate in diversity councils and women career related workshops.
Publications & Writings
Research Interests
Diversity & Inclusion, Flexible Work, Gendered Careers, Women Leadership
