Biography

Charbel Daghfal is a strategic advisor and transformation leader with over a decade of experience guiding complex organizations through high-stakes change, enterprise growth, and market repositioning. As the Founder and Managing Principal of Punicus Consulting, he drives the firm’s global vision, oversees operational excellence, and steers strategic engagements that deliver measurable impact across public and private sectors.

Charbel’s career began in large-scale real estate development and operations in the Middle East, where he gained deep expertise in complex project execution and organizational planning under high-pressure conditions. This foundation positioned him for a seamless transition into strategic consulting at a Big Four consulting firm, where he became known for integrating hands-on operational insight with forward-looking strategic vision.

He has successfully led enterprise transformation initiatives across MENA and Southeast Asia, including the development and execution of change management strategies for technology companies. These efforts have spanned culture alignment, strategic planning, and organizational development, resulting in streamlined operations, increased talent retention, and scalable business growth.

In the United States, Charbel transitioned to economic development, where he assisted regional economic boards and government agencies in brokering alliances with leading Fortune 100 companies to stimulate investment. His work with public-private partners has driven large-scale investment, fostered stakeholder alignment, and supported inclusive growth strategies. His leadership has been instrumental in repositioning organizations navigating governance transitions, market realignment, and complex strategic pivots.

Charbel also spearheaded a global go-to-market strategy for a cybersecurity firm specializing in critical-infrastructure solutions through a multi-regional expansion framework that accelerated North American revenue streams. He structured alliances with state and government agencies and critical infrastructure companies, forging a robust public-private ecosystem that optimized service delivery and elevated stakeholder engagement.

Charbel holds a Master of Science in Strategic Innovation and Change from the University of Denver, where his research focused on organizational resilience and transformation. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from Notre Dame University. His academic rigor and practical leadership inform his advisory approach with boards and executive teams operating in dynamic environments.

As a knowledge-based communicator, Charbel specializes in bridging cross-functional gaps and driving alignment across industries and executive levels. He is actively involved in community and civic leadership, serving on nonprofit boards where he advances initiatives in education, international relations, and global collaboration.

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