Mzahem Alsaloum is a former intelligence researcher and analyst, as well as a former public figure in the field of counterterrorism. He managed HUMINT (human intelligence) programs addressing a wide range of topics, priorities, and jurisdictions for multiple agencies and intelligence contractors. He currently leads a company that provides human and business intelligence services worldwide.

He also played a prominent role as a public figure and activist during the Syrian revolution and is a co-founder of the Syria Future Project.