Meet the Team

Father of Mathias Habib and the driving force behind the Mathias Habib Foundation, Charbel Habib cofounded the foundation in response to the growing psychological risks that AI chatbots pose to young people. A Lebanese entrepreneur and business professional who is committed to raising awareness and advocating for effective policies that drive meaningful change.

Mother of Mathias Habib and the driving force behind the Mathias Habib Foundation, Soha Samaha cofounded the foundation bringing her commitment and vision to every aspect of the foundation’s work. Soha is actively involved in shaping the foundation’s strategic direction and outreach initiatives, and is a cornerstone of the foundation’s mission to protect the upcoming generation.

An internationally recognized Dutch industrial and interior designer. Paul Linse is a lecturer at the design academy Eindhoven, and founder of Studio Linse where his work made it all over Europe. He brings rare creative thoroughness and creative insight to the foundation’s board.

A qualified Swiss attorney and partner at Bonnard Lawson’s Geneva office, her practice spans corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, commercial contracts, and philanthropic governance and nonprofit foundation structuring. She brings two decades of legal expertise to the foundation’s board.

An industrialist, investor, art patron, and philanthropist. His most significant act of patronage was donating the funds to build the Beirut Modern Art Museum. Bernard Calil brings business expertise, cultural insight, and civic commitment to the Foundation’s board.