Randa joined Benchmark as Chief Operating Officer in 2008 and became partner in 2009. She provides direction to the overall operation at the regional level and develops and implements operating and financial strategies in accordance with corporate objectives. Randa plays an instrumental role in leading the planning, structuring and execution of real estate projects throughout the entire development life cycle and has an extensive experience across various scale projects in the MENA region.

Randa is also leading the expansion of new ventures in her capacity of Chief Executive Officer of Mahara Capital, an investment arm of Benchmark, acting as the master franchisee of Tumo Center for Creative Technologies in the Middle East and Africa.

Prior to joining Benchmark, Randa served as the Regional Controller at Hines, a global real estate development company, where she supported the establishment of their operation in the MENA region, assisted in the structuring of investments, and evaluated sector opportunities.

Randa also served as the Director of finance and administration at Millennium Development where she spearheaded the complete restructuring of the financial operation of the company. She was also the key financial advisor on major large scale development projects in the region.

• Masters of Business Administration – Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
• Certification in Real Estate Finance & Investment – Cornell University
• Masters of Business Administration – Lebanese American University
• Bachelor of Science – American University of Beirut