Mario exemplifies the spirit of a Young Dragon: bold in vision, impactful in delivery, and deeply committed to excellence. Under 40 and already a pivotal leader, Mario has transformed Cedar Rose’s SaaS solution into a cutting-edge, professional-grade platform, driving innovation with user experience at its core.
His influence has significantly increased client conversion and satisfaction, underscoring his ability to merge business needs with product excellence. Mario leads multi-departmental teams with authenticity and drive, mentoring product analysts and guiding strategic initiatives with clarity and focus. His leadership is marked by a strong cross-functional impact and an unwavering commitment to the company’s mission.
Beyond the company, Mario actively represents Cedar Rose in the O2C Lab, a respected industry working group on credit risk, and has spoken at major events including the Middle East Credit Risk Management Conference in Dubai.
His personal journey adds profound depth to his professional story. Originally from Lebanon, Mario made the difficult move to Cyprus during Lebano’s economic crisis – leaving behind family and familiarity to pursue his career and growth. His resilience, integrity, and reliability have since become hallmarks of his character.
Mario is not only a young professional with outstanding accomplishments, but also a values-driven leader with the heart of a changemaker. He’s an ideal candidate for the Young Dragon Award.