Chief Executive Officer of Helms AI
Michael A.
Haddad
Entrepreneur. Strategist. Builder of Trust.
Three decades spent turning ventures into institutions, now channeling that same discipline into the next era of enterprise artificial intelligence.
Michael A. Haddad
About
A Career Built on Trust and Execution
Michael A. Haddad is an entrepreneur, executive, and technology leader whose career spans more than three decades across hospitality, business development, capital formation, and emerging technology.
Born in Ashrafieh, Lebanon, in 1978, Haddad spent his formative years in Chicago, Illinois, and Miami, Florida. Exposure to two dynamic business communities shaped his entrepreneurial perspective and laid the foundation for a career centered on leadership, relationship building, and business growth.
Over the course of more than 35 years, Haddad has founded, owned, operated, and advised multiple hospitality ventures, working both independently and alongside private investment groups. His experience encompasses operations, executive management, strategic planning, brand development, and organizational leadership. Recognized for his ability to build high-performing teams and cultivate lasting business relationships, he has been retained on multiple occasions to lead companies through periods of expansion and operational transformation.
An accomplished business strategist, Haddad has successfully raised capital for seven businesses, connecting investors with entrepreneurial ventures and helping organizations secure the resources needed to scale. His strengths in communication, negotiation, and executive leadership have made him a trusted advisor to business owners, operators, and investors alike.
Haddad earned an Associate Degree in Business Administration from the University of Illinois, complementing decades of practical executive experience with a formal foundation in business management.
Today, Haddad serves as Chief Executive Officer of Helms AI, a technology company dedicated to advancing artificial intelligence integration for businesses and enterprise organizations. Under his leadership, the company is focused on developing practical AI-driven solutions designed to improve operational efficiency, decision-making, and long-term competitiveness across industries.
As technology continues to reshape the global economy, Michael A. Haddad remains focused on helping organizations navigate change, embrace innovation, and position themselves for sustainable growth in the AI era.
Career Timeline
Three Decades in Motion
Ashrafieh, Lebanon
Born in 1978, with formative years later spent between Chicago, Illinois, and Miami, Florida: two dynamic business communities that shaped an entrepreneurial worldview.
Hospitality Entrepreneurship
Founded, owned, operated, and advised multiple hospitality ventures, both independently and alongside private investment groups, across operations, brand development, and organizational leadership.
Capital Formation & Advisory
Successfully raised capital for seven businesses, connecting investors with entrepreneurial ventures and becoming a trusted advisor to owners, operators, and investors alike.
University of Illinois
Earned an Associate Degree in Business Administration, grounding decades of practical executive experience in a formal foundation of business management.
Chief Executive Officer, Helms AI
Leading a technology company dedicated to practical, enterprise-grade AI that improves operational efficiency, decision-making, and long-term competitiveness across industries.
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