Karim R. Saikali is a Lebanese entrepreneur, e-commerce consultant, and digital marketing and SEO expert with over 25 years of experience.

As one of the early pioneers of e-business in Lebanon and the Middle East, he launched Lebanon's largest music store in 2000, featuring an innovative B2B platform that allowed dozens of wholesalers to manage their inventories online.

Karim is the founder of BuyLebanese.com, a global platform that exports and delivers distinguished Lebanese products to more than 130 countries.

Committed to supporting the next generation of founders, Karim has served as a mentor at the Talal and Madiha Zein AUB Innovation Park and Smart ESA (an initiative supported by the French Embassy and Banque du Liban). He also contributed as a digital transformation specialist at The Asher Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (USEK), helping numerous startups optimize their online operations.

Over his career, Karim has consulted for more than 50 companies across the Middle East, Europe, and the USA, including Procter & Gamble, Marina Towers, 3Beirut, Le Yacht Club, and ABC Department Store.

His e-commerce ventures have been featured in prominent international media outlets, including The Washington Post, The Sunday Times, Lloyd's List, ComputerWorld, ZDNET, MEED, and Al Hayat.