About Youssef Ghantous

EDUCATION

• Graduated in 1989 with a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (with distinction) from the American University of Beirut (AUB).
• Holding a Master’s degree in Management from the Maastricht School of Management

GENERAL EXPERIENCE

• Managing partner and Head of Mechanical Department at Design Engineering Partners (DEP) a multi-disciplinary consulting firm with a wide portfolio of Mega projects in the MENA region. He has contributed in the design, project management and value engineering of projects ranging from District Cooling plants to airports and from hi end hotels and hospitals to industrial facilities and renewable energy projects.
• Energy Consultant with passion for sustainability and renewable energy.
• Past President of the Lebanese Solar Energy Society (LSES) from 2016-2020, current Secretary Geberal of the board.
• Founding member in Lebanon Green Building Council (LGBC) and current board member.
• Member of the Committee of Energy and Sustainability in the Order of Engineers – Beirut
• Member of the ABET advisory committee of NDU (Notre Dame University).
• Certified Energy Manager- CEM ( Association of Energy Engineers)
• Certified Carbon Reduction Manager -CRM( Association of Energy Engineers)
• Certified Water Efficiency Professional- CWEP ( Association of Energy Engineers)