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Building with Purposesince 2003.

Fortrex is built on the belief that lasting value comes from disciplined growth, active involvement, and a clear long-term perspective. Over more than 20 years, the group has established a diversified international presence by investing in and operating businesses with a focus on strength, relevance, and durability.

Carmine Zayoun

Carmine Zayoun

Founder & Partner

Carmine Zayoun is a founder and principal of Fortrex Capital, bringing more than 20 years of experience across real estate, construction, development, hospitality, asset management, and diversified investments. His background spans the acquisition, development, operation, and long-term stewardship of real estate and hospitality assets across multiple markets.

At Fortrex Capital, Carmine leads the group’s real estate, development, hospitality, and asset management strategy. His experience includes overseeing residential and commercial developments, hotel and hospitality assets, restaurant ventures, and long-term investment holdings. He plays an active role in identifying opportunities, structuring growth, guiding operations, and creating enduring value across the group’s portfolio.

With a background in engineering and business, Carmine brings a disciplined, solutions-oriented approach to every stage of the investment lifecycle — from acquisition and development through operations, asset performance, and long-term growth. His leadership strengthens Fortrex Capital’s foundation as a multinational investment and operating group built on strong assets, sound execution, and strategic partnerships.

Mohamad Harajli

Founder & Partner

Mohamad Harajli is a founder and principal of Fortrex Capital, bringing extensive experience across global trade, consumer electronics distribution, international sales, and market expansion. His background spans the sourcing, distribution, and resale of high-demand technology products, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, accessories, connectivity products, and consumer electronics across wholesale, reseller, enterprise, and international channels.

At Fortrex Capital, Mohamad leads the group’s technology distribution, global trade, and international expansion strategy. His experience includes building large-scale distribution networks, managing supplier relationships, moving inventory across cross-border markets, and developing sales channels throughout North America, South America, and other international markets. Recognized as a major consumer electronics distributor in South America, Mohamad brings deep knowledge of high-volume trade, fast-moving inventory cycles, and global demand for technology products.

As a licensed distributor for major technology categories, including Apple and Starlink products, Mohamad adds a scalable commercial engine to Fortrex Capital’s broader investment and operating group. His leadership strengthens Fortrex through global sales execution, trade relationships, and the ability to identify and capture opportunities in fast-growing technology and connectivity markets.

Mohamad Harajli

Leadership Team

Jessica Bigras

Chief Financial Officer

Miami, USA

Raad Akrawi

Chief Development Officer

Ottawa, Canada

Hamza Khalid

Chief Marketing Officer

Toronto, Canada

Brittany Reitano

Financial Director

Ottawa, Canada

Toufic Zayoun

Operations Director

Ottawa, Canada


Two Decades of Growth

Key milestones in the evolution of Fortrex.

Foundation
2003

Foundation

Fortrex is established in Toronto with a focus on residential development in underserved urban markets.

Hospitality Entry
2008

Hospitality Entry

The group acquires its first boutique hotel property in Montreal, marking an expansion into hospitality operations.

US Expansion
2014

US Expansion

Fortrex opens a New York office and closes its first commercial acquisition in Manhattan.

Global Reach
2019

Global Reach

Operations expand to Turkey with a diversified portfolio exceeding $250M under management.

Featured Assets

Commercial Real Estate

Miami Woman's Club

The Miami Woman’s Club is a historic waterfront property on Biscayne Bay at 1737 North Bayshore Drive in Miami. The building is a notable example of Mediterranean Revival and Spanish Renaissance Revival architecture from circa 1926, and today it also serves as home to major hospitality destinations,…

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Miami Woman's Club
Conrad Fort Lauderdale
The Grand Condominium
Vitolo
Hazeldean Horizons Kanata

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