WHO WE ARE
An independent strategy-led branding practice shaping identities, positioning, and perception for companies that refuse to look like everyone else.
ABOUT US
Black Star Strategies is an independent branding practice focused on strategy, identity, and communication. Based in Beirut, with a presence across Montreal, The Hague, and Atlanta, we work with companies, entrepreneurs, and organizations looking to build brands that are more distinctive, more focused, and more memorable.
We believe that good branding starts long before design. It starts with understanding who you are, what makes you different, and how you should be perceived.
Our work combines strategic thinking with visual execution. From positioning and identity systems to websites, content, and communication platforms, we help brands define who they are, clarify what they stand for, and communicate it with consistency.
Technology continues to change the way ideas are developed, visualized, and brought to life. We embrace these changes and continuously evolve our process to stay ahead of the curve. Artificial intelligence has become an important part of that evolution, allowing us to explore ideas faster, visualize concepts more effectively, and expand creative possibilities. Powered by creativity and accelerated by AI, we use technology to enhance the creative process, not replace it. The thinking, judgment, and direction remain human. The tools simply help us move from idea to execution with greater speed, flexibility, and depth.
For over 16 years, we have worked across industries, markets, and cultures, but the challenge is often the same: finding a way to stand apart without losing authenticity.
Our approach is practical, collaborative, and rooted in strategy. We take the time to understand the business behind the brand, the people it serves, and the environment in which it operates. From there, we build identities, experiences, and communication systems designed to support long-term growth rather than short-term attention.
At its core, our role is simple: to help brands become easier to understand, harder to ignore, and better equipped for what comes next.
That is where our work begins.
THE TEAM
A handpicked team with different strengths and shared instincts. We challenge each other, refine ideas together, and care a little too much about getting things just right.
HENRY DAHAN
Beirut. Lebanon.
DIDIER BOU-CHEDID
Partner
Beirut. Lebanon.
ANTOINE BISMARGI
Partner
The Hague, Netherlands.
CHARBEL YOUSSEF
Partner
Montreal. Canada.
JESSICA DALATI
Atlanta. United States.
DANA ALAYWAN
Partner
Beirut, Lebanon.
HANNA SOKHN
Partner
Beirut. Lebanon.
GUY SALME
Atlanta. United States.
DOUNIA ABBAS
GBV Expert
Beirut. Lebanon.
MARK SAROUFIM
Riyadh. KSA.
REBECCA AKL
Communication Specialist
& Media Director
The Hague, Netherlands.
DANY BOU CHEDID
Business Development
Paris. France.
WHO WE WORK WITH
We partner with businesses and institutions that understand the value of clarity, distinction, and long-term brand thinking.
- Founders building brands with ambition
- Companies entering a new phase of growth
- Businesses that need repositioning
- Teams ready to move beyond generic branding
- Organizations seeking a more intelligent brand presence
Not every business needs a branding agency.
The right ones need strategic direction.
