Rami Karout

Rami is a Geneva-based expert in road transport, specialising in road safety, trade facilitation, and transport sustainability at IRU, he supports logistics and transport operators in the Middle East and North Africa to enhance efficiency and connectivity in the sector.

He has over 15 years of experience working with international organisations and private sector companies across Europe and the Middle East. After a six-year spell in the reinsurance industry, Rami spent 4 years in the financial division of Geneva’s United Nations office.

Since joining IRU, Rami has played a key role strengthening IRU’s mission to facilitate trade and unlock regional economic potential in the Middle East region. His efforts have also contributed to advancing road safety and the transportation of dangerous goods, helping transport companies reduce costs, transit times, and CO₂ emissions while ensuring safer and more sustainable road transport.