Paul DeBenedictis is Managing Principal of Cubellis Costa International (CCI), Cubellis� Dubai, U.A.E. joint venture with Rome-based Studio Costa. Paul brings 25 years of Regional experience to his role as Managing Principal, having led as owner and director several multi-discipline consulting practices in the U.A.E and Bahrain. He began his tenure in the Gulf States as Vice President - Country Manager for First National Bank of Chicago, managing regional project finance. Paul is a founding member and Past-President of the American Business Council of Dubai; Chairman Emeritus of the American Business Councils of the Gulf Countries; and is Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the American School of Dubai. Paul is a graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University, holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration and an associate degree in Construction Engineering Technology. He is a graduate of the American Institute of Banking and is also affiliated with Zayed University, College of Business Sciences. |