Our People

Ray Chehata

Chairman / CEO

Ray Georges Chehata is a seasoned entrepreneur and dealmaker with a rare gift for seeing what a business can become and the tenacity to make it happen. With a career spanning banking, pharmaceuticals, hospitality, manufacturing, apparel, automotive, and cybersecurity, Ray has taken companies from early-stage to acquisition more times than most executives dream of, building one global enterprise with a presence in over 44 countries.

Born with Egyptian roots and fluent in multiple languages, Ray brings a worldly perspective to everything he touches. But at the end of the day, he'll tell you the same thing every time: family comes first.

Beyond the boardroom, Ray is a passionate advocate for the next generation, someone who genuinely lights up when a young entrepreneur shares a bold idea. He believes deeply that dreams are worth chasing, and isn't shy about helping others chase theirs.

One thing people quickly learn about Ray — if you happen to cross paths with him, don't be surprised if you walk away with a business plan. He has a way of spotting potential in people before they've spotted it in themselves.