Georges Maarawi was appointed Director General of Finance at the Lebanese Ministry of Finance in 2020. This appointment represents a significant milestone in the Ministry's ongoing strategic development path and serves as further testament to the importance and sustainability of its reform mission, even under the current challenging circumstances.

In his capacity as Director General of Finance, Mr Maarawi serves as the highest administrative official in the Ministry. He works to continuously enhance the efficiency of public financial management in Lebanon, support the path of financial reform toward greater effectiveness, transparency, and sustainability, amplify the impact of public revenues, and expand his international engagement.

Through his role as Director General of Finance and within the scope of his responsibilities, Mr Maarawi oversees tax revenue assessment, collection, and management; the preparation and execution of the national general budget; treasury operations, public accounts, and public debt; as well as the regional financial directorates affiliated with the Ministry and other competencies related to public financial management.

Beginning in 2013, Mr Maarawi served as Director General of Land Registry and Cadastre where he coordinated national-level initiatives to modernize real estate management and information systems, working with key stakeholders to strengthen the institutional development of the directorate

Prior to joining the Directorate General of Land Registry and Cadastre, Mr Maarawi advanced through a number of strategic positions within the Lebanese tax administration. He initially worked in tax auditing and compliance, contributing to the launch and implementation of the Value Added Tax (VAT) system in Lebanon. He subsequently served as Head of the Tax Compliance Department and later as Director of  Mount Lebanon Regional Tax Office, where he was responsible for providing strategic vision, leadership, and direction for tax operations.
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His broad and integrated expertise in public finance spans playing a key role in public financial management, enhancing tax administration efficiency and compliance, developing auditing concepts and risk management, mobilizing revenues, and improving procedures and services—alongside budget and expenditure oversight, treasury operations, and public debt. His experience also extends to real estate affairs management, leveraging information systems to support and advance financial management, contributing to policy formulation, and enhancing governance and institutional reform.

Furthermore, he has served as a consultant and expert with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank Group, and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), delivering technical assistance in tax administration reform, compliance, risk management, and institutional capacity building.

Mr Maarawi is a member of the Board of Directors of the Capital Markets Authority and a member of the Central Council of the Banque du Liban (Central Bank of Lebanon).

He holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting from the Lebanese University and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from UQAM-ESG (University of Quebec in Montreal). He was also awarded an Honorary Doctorate.

In carrying out his duties at the Ministry of Finance, Mr Maarawi is dedicated to strategically positioning Lebanon's financial and reform aspirations within the evolving global public finance landscape. This is driven by an unyielding pursuit of excellence and sustainable impact, coupled with pragmatism, innovation, and the optimal allocation of resources aligned with national priorities. He is tasked with elevating tax compliance levels, strengthening oversight of public expenditure, and advancing the generation, management, and use of public finance information to support planning toward a better vision for the country. He also leads efforts coordinated with international and regional financial institutions and development partners in financial, tax, and public financial management reforms, thereby strengthening institutional capacities and developing financial management tools. Additionally, he leads the digital transformation pathway to integrate modern technologies, enhancing tax administration, public financial management, and operational processes, and supporting the modernization of financial administration in Lebanon.​
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