Sameh Abadir is a Professor of Leadership and Negotiation at IMD.

His major research, teaching and consulting interest is the organizational behavior, particularly in the areas of stress management, leadership strategy, negotiation skills and business ethics.

Prior to joining IMD, Professor Abadir was an Adjunct Professor at INSEAD where he taught international negotiations and global awareness as well as directed a variety of executive programs.

In addition to his academic experience, Sameh Abadir worked with SODEXO from 1988 to 2003, one of the world's largest multinational corporations. He also served in the Egyptian Special Forces between 1985 and 1988.

His corporate and military experience has given him a unique perspective in the classroom and has informed his leadership of behavioral change and ability to acquire results under stress. He also specializes in building team agility and MENA geopolitics.

Sameh Abadir holds a PhD in Economics from Paris I University (France) and an MBA from the Paris Institute of Political Studies (Sciences Po, France). Sameh teaches in French, English and Arabic.