Mustapha Beydoun

Mustapha Beydoun is the Chief Operating Officer at Big Thought since November 2022, responsible for overseeing daily administrative and operational functions, including finance and IT, while collaborating with the CEO on strategic initiatives. Prior to this role, Mustapha served as Chief Financial & Operations Officer at BioMADE, managing fiduciary responsibilities and operational compliance. In previous positions, including Vice President and COO at the Houston Advanced Research Center, Mustapha directed various operational teams and led significant programs in air quality and sustainability. Mustapha's experience extends to environmental management at Abu Dhabi Ports and academic roles as an assistant professor and visiting assistant professor in urban planning and environmental policy. Mustapha holds a Ph.D. in City and Regional Planning with a focus on environmental planning from The Ohio State University and has a robust background in research, program management, and teaching within diverse institutional settings.