Habib Debs
Habib Debs is an internationally recognized entrepreneur, defense industry pioneer, philanthropist, and business leader whose career has helped shape modern defense, security, and technology partnerships between the United States and allied nations for more than five decades. As Chairman of Advanced Technology Systems Company (ATSC), he has built one of the industry’s most trusted providers of advanced defense, border security, and intelligence solutions, serving U.S. Government agencies and international partners across the globe.
Under Mr. Debs’ leadership, ATSC evolved into a vertically integrated defense technology company delivering advanced capabilities in border security, force protection, counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS), artificial intelligence, autonomous surveillance, systems integration, and space technologies. Today, the company supports critical national security missions for the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Department of State, Intelligence Community, NASA, and allied governments worldwide.
Throughout his career, Mr. Debs has played a pivotal role in advancing U.S. defense cooperation throughout the Middle East. In the early 1970s, he pioneered the first sales of U.S. military communications equipment to the Lebanese Armed Forces and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He later helped establish the first U.S. defense program with Egypt, facilitated the inaugural Egyptian Ministry of Defense delegation to the United States, and secured one of the earliest Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs following the Camp David Accords—milestones that strengthened long-term strategic partnerships between the United States and its allies.
Since acquiring ATSC in 1995 and merging it with Omicron Corporation, Mr. Debs has transformed the company from a single-customer contractor into a globally recognized defense and technology enterprise supporting complex security missions on six continents. Through strategic acquisitions, investment in research and development, and a commitment to engineering excellence, he established ATSC as an innovator in mission-critical technologies for military, homeland security, and intelligence operations.
His leadership has earned widespread recognition throughout the defense and business communities. Mr. Debs has been named a Marquis Who’s Who Top Executive and Top Professional for three consecutive years (2024–2026) and received the 2025 Wall Street Journal Distinguished Leader Achievement Award in recognition of his contributions to innovation, national security, and international business leadership.
Equally committed to community service, Mr. Debs has devoted decades to philanthropic and educational initiatives. He serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations focused on education, healthcare, and international development, including the Washington Tennis & Education Foundation, the American Foundation for Saint George Hospital, AMIDEAST ALAB, and the René Moawad Foundation. His philanthropic work reflects a lifelong commitment to empowering future generations through education, healthcare, and humanitarian service.
Today, Mr. Debs continues to guide ATSC’s strategic vision as Chairman, leading the development of next-generation defense technologies that enhance global security while mentoring the next generation of industry leaders. His career stands as a testament to innovation, entrepreneurial vision, international partnership, and a lifelong commitment to strengthening the security of the United States and its allies.
He is married to Hind Achi and they have one son Paul Debs, the CEO of ATSC, reflecting a family legacy of leadership and continued commitment to the company’s mission, innovation, and long-term success.