Walid Subhi Abbas — Founder & CEO, Walex Solution LLC

Baghdad ↔ Kentucky, U.S.A.

About Me

Building bridges between business,technology, education, and research —transforming ideas into real value.

Walid Subhi Abbas is an entrepreneur, business strategist, and founder dedicated to building bridges between business, technology, education, and innovation. Today, his work focuses on business development, international partnerships, digital commerce, artificial intelligence, and creating opportunities that connect the United States, Asia, and the Middle East.

EntrepreneurFounder & CEOBusiness StrategistResearcherAI & Digital Transformation Enthusiast

02 — Professional Identity

Entrepreneurship, strategy, and lifelong learning.

Walid Abbas represents a combination of entrepreneurship, strategic thinking, and lifelong learning.

Entrepreneur

Building businesses and creating opportunities through innovation, partnerships, and long-term growth.

Founder & CEO

Founder and Chief Executive Officer of WALEXSOLUTION LLC, leading initiatives in business development, beauty and wellness, digital commerce, and international collaboration.

Business Strategist

Helping organizations identify opportunities, expand into new markets, and build sustainable business models that create lasting value.

Researcher

Exploring the intersection of business, innovation, artificial intelligence, and entrepreneurship — with a commitment to supporting research and knowledge sharing.

AI & Digital Transformation Enthusiast

Advocating the responsible use of artificial intelligence and modern technology to empower entrepreneurs, small businesses, and organizations in an increasingly digital world.

03 — The Journey

Two countries, one continuous build.

011991–2014

Iraq

Building a Foundation Through Industry

Al-Waleed for Leather Industries Ltd. — the family business established in 1991 — gave him hands-on exposure to how businesses are built, managed, and grown from the ground up.

Manufacturing & OperationsProduction processes, quality standards, inventory, and logistics — the operational core of an industrial business.

Sales & MarketingCustomer relationships, sales activity, and market expansion across an industrial supply chain.

Business DevelopmentIdentifying opportunities, building partnerships, and supporting sustainable growth.

Early Computing & ProgrammingAn early interest in computer science — programming concepts and exposure to software and information systems.

Walid Abbas representing Walex Solution at an international beauty trade show

022014–Present

United States

Rebuilding & Expanding

A journey of learning, resilience, and cross-border networking.

Security Leadership

Security Leadership & Risk Management

Allied Universal, Morgan Protection Services — leadership, team supervision, risk management, and customer service.

Regional Sales

Regional Sales & Market Expansion

Fine Designs — relationship building, territory management, and customers across different markets.

Corporate Launch

Established WALEXSOLUTION LLC (2023)

Business development, digital commerce, international partnerships, beauty & wellness, private labeling, AI, and education & research.

International Networking

Professional Organizations & Trade Shows

Connecting businesses, researchers, entrepreneurs, and institutions across the United States, Asia, and the Middle East.

Walid Abbas presenting a beauty and wellness product line

Walid Abbas at Cosmoprof North America, Las Vegas

04 — Academic & Continuous Learning

A lifelong commitment to learning.

Education has always been part of the journey — a belief that continuous learning is essential for personal and professional growth.

Walid Abbas at a community leadership event

Educated in Kentucky Bluegrass Community and Technical College

Bluegrass Community and Technical College

Associate in Applied Science in Business Administration

Business Administration — building a foundation in business and management principles.

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Bluegrass Community and Technical College

Small Business Management

Northern Kentucky University

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Management, Operations, Marketing, Supply Chain, Leadership, Information Systems, and International Business.

Harvard University

Certificate in Digital Marketing

Executive education in digital marketing strategy, analytics, and customer acquisition.

Intermediate Accounting

Professional Certificate

Financial statements, reporting standards, and analysis — building deeper financial fluency to support business decision-making.

Graduate Studies

In Progress — Future Vision

Advanced studies on the relationship between business, innovation, and AI — toward research, higher education, and developing future business leaders.

Professional Certifications

Continuous Learning

Digital Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Leadership, Artificial Intelligence, Business Development, Operations Management, CRM, and International Business.

Leadership Positions

Entrepreneurial & Campus Leadership

Founder & CEO of WALEXSOLUTION LLC (since 2023). President of the ASCM NKU Student Forum. Member of the Student Government Association.

05 — Core Values

The principles behind every partnership.

Innovation

Not limited to technology — new ideas, new ways of thinking, and turning challenges into opportunities.

Integrity

Building relationships on trust, transparency, respect, and professional responsibility.

Continuous Learning

A lifelong commitment to learning, growth, and adapting to changing environments and technologies.

Leadership

Leading through service and collaboration — empowering others builds stronger communities and organizations.

Long-Term Partnerships

Focusing on meaningful relationships that create mutual growth and shared success.

Creating Value

Measuring success not only in financial outcomes, but in lasting impact for businesses, communities, and future generations.

Looking Forward

“Success is not defined by where the journey begins, but by the impact created along the way.”

The future belongs to individuals and organizations that embrace collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation. His mission extends beyond building companies — it's about creating ecosystems that connect entrepreneurs, researchers, universities, and businesses, transforming ideas into long-term value across industries and borders.

Walid Abbas with the Kentucky Chamber Foundation Rising Leaders Program

Want to build something together?

walid@walexsolution.com