Tarek is a growth-oriented executive with over 20 years of experience leading large, multifaceted organizations. He has successfully launched brands and led divisions at companies such as AstraZeneca and Novartis across the United States, Europe, South America, Japan, and the Middle East. His expertise spans therapeutic areas within highly competitive and complex healthcare categories. Tarek believes that leadership is not about having all the answers, but about creating an environment where teams are deeply connected to their purpose and the people they serve.

In 2022, Tarek joined Otsuka as President & CEO of Otsuka’s North America Pharmaceutical Business. Driven by a personal passion to improve lives, he leads Otsuka’s efforts to develop and commercialize innovative products and solutions while advocating for policies and programs that address unmet medical needs and untapped market opportunities. His commitment to empowering and supporting those around him fosters innovation to directly impact patients' lives.

Tarek holds a BS in Biology, a BBA in Business from the American University of Beirut, and an MBA from McGill University. He is fluent in five languages.