Yvonne Kourkjian

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvonne-kourkjian

Yvonne Kourkjian is Head of the Operational Risk Unit at Shahba Bank (formerly Byblos Bank Syria), with over 16 years of hands-on experience in the banking sector. Her professional journey is anchored in the principles of operational risk management and business continuity planning, where she brings both strategy and structure to complex environments. She holds a diploma in Business Management from the International Professional Managers Association (IPMA), and has completed numerous specialized certifications that reinforce her thought engagement in the field. Beyond the banking floor, Yvonne is a passionate advocate for professional awareness. With a growing LinkedIn community of over 10,200 followers, she shares insights that bridge the gap between theory and real-world resilience. Her mission? To inspire people to see risk not as a threat, but as an opportunity for smarter, stronger growth.