Mr. Walid Khiari is the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer for BEN. Mr. Khiari brings over 20 years of experience in finance, including 15 years as a technology investment banker advising software companies, ranging from high-growth startups to publicly traded giants. Prior to joining BEN, Mr. Khiari held senior roles at leading firms such as Merrill Lynch, Credit Suisse, Rothschild & Co, and Houlihan Lokey in Silicon Valley, where he specialized in capital raising, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic planning. His expertise has shaped him into a trusted leader with a deep understanding of the global technology landscape and a proven track record of driving growth and innovation. Mr. Khiari is a graduate with honors from the University of Paris Pantheon-Sorbonne and holds an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He is widely recognized for his strategic insights, expansive network in the technology sector, and passion for leveraging technology to transform industries.