Professor Nabil El-Hage

Professor Nabil El-Hage is a seasoned academic, executive, and board-level advisor with deep expertise in corporate governance, board leadership, corporate finance, private equity, and risk oversight. His background combines senior academic leadership with substantial operating experience, making him especially relevant for boards, senior executives, financial institutions, sovereign entities, and family businesses seeking stronger governance and strategic oversight.

According to Asia School of Business, Professor El-Hage most recently served as Professor of Management Practice at Harvard Business School, where he also held other leadership roles, including Senior Associate Dean for External Relations. During his time at Harvard, he taught corporate finance, private equity, and corporate governance for eight years, bringing a strong blend of practical and academic perspective to executive audiences.

His profile also reflects extensive executive operating experience. Asia School of Business notes that he served as Chairman and CEO of Jeepers! Inc., a private equity-financed national chain of indoor theme parks, for nearly 10 years. The same source also highlights his operating and investment experience with TA Associates, Advent International, and as CFO of Back Bay Restaurant Group, a listed restaurant holding company.

In addition to his academic and executive work, Professor El-Hage has taught and consulted extensively for central banks, financial institutions, multinational corporations, sovereign wealth funds, and family businesses. This breadth makes him particularly valuable for organizations looking to strengthen governance practices, improve board\u2013management alignment, and elevate leadership understanding of risk, oversight, and strategic accountability.

At Exceed, Professor Nabil El-Hage strengthens our offering in board governance, risk oversight, corporate finance, and executive leadership for boards and senior management teams. His contribution supports organizations seeking to build stronger governance capability, sharper board effectiveness, and more confident executive decision-making in complex environments.