Dani Aoun, holds a Bachelor's in Business Administration from Lebanese University and a Master's in Finance from the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK). In 2007, he earned his Ph.D. in Economics from Seoul National University (SNU), South Korea, on a full scholarship.
Dani began his career as a Financial Analyst at the Ministry of Telecommunications in Beirut, collaborating with KPMG and HSBC. He transitioned to academia in 2008, joining the Arab Open University (AOU) in Beirut. He has served as Associate Professor, Deputy Director for Academic Affairs, and Head of the Business Faculty, among other roles, focusing on academic strategy and program development.
He has taught courses such as Principles of Economics and Corporate Finance and published research on economic sustainability and microfinance institutions. Dani has also led workshops on financial performance and entrepreneurship, earning certifications from the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).