[1][2] Menassa is a retired senior officer of the Lebanese Army, having held various roles within the armed forces.
He has held several positions at CMA CGM Group, including: Business Process Manager at CMA BEIRUT TERMINAL CMABT (February 2023 – Present) LTI Manager at Land Transport International LTI (June 2022 – Present) Export Commercial Manager – Sales and Marketing at CMA CGM (January 2003 – Present) Menassa has been involved in political analysis and commentary on Lebanese affairs.
He has discussed the significance of Lebanon's presidential election and its implications for regional politics, particularly regarding Hezbollah and Iran's influence in the country.
The formation of the new government, including Menassa's appointment, is seen as a significant shift in Lebanese politics.
It represents a potential reduction in Hezbollah's influence and a move towards a more neutral or opposition-aligned leadership.