Thursday 30 Jan
Prime Minister Dr. Moustafa Madbouly has chosen thirteen members of the specialized Digital Economy Advisory Committee. Their mission will be to provide advice and opinions to the government on economic issues related to the digital field.
Committee members include:
Mohamed Ahmed Kamel Azab (Mohamed Azab):
Founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Seha
Healthcare Group and Grinta Pharmaceuticals.
Mohamed Azab is a prominent figure in the field of
entrepreneurship, having actively contributed to numerous investment committees
and boards of directors. Additionally, he serves as the Chairman of the Board
of Directors of Endeavor Egypt, an organization that supports high-impact
entrepreneurs.
Professional Experience:
Azab holds both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in
Investment Management from Washington State University. He is also a graduate
of Harvard Business School.
He is a pioneering figure in his field, consistently driving
innovation and making substantial contributions to the advancement of both the
healthcare and entrepreneurship sectors.
Karim Beshara:
Co-founder and Managing Partner at Accelero Capital.
Professional Experience:
20+ years of experience in asset management and investment.
Founded and led numerous companies in the region and
globally. He is also the Managing Partner of the venture capital firm A15.
Focused on technology startups and invests in early-stage
companies. A15 supports startups through sessions on product and technology
development, preparing for future funding rounds, and exit strategies.
He currently manages a total of $700 million in assets.
Beshara currently serves on the boards of companies in
Egypt, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Canada, Dubai, Mauritius, the
United States, and more. He provides direct operational and financial support
to help these companies reach their full growth potential.
After graduating from the American University in Cairo in
1997 with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, he co-founded LINKdotNET,
the largest internet service provider in the Middle East.
Developed several subsidiaries dedicated to online
advertising and content management.
Oversaw the acquisition of LINKdotNET by Mobinil in 2020.
From 2012 to 2014, Beshara served as CEO of Orascom Telecom
Media and Technology.
Beshara currently serves on the boards of companies such as
A15, Accelero, Subfero, Sympl, Kijamii, Paymob, and others.
Amal Ibrahim Saad Anan (Amal Anan):
Amal Anan is a partner at 500 Global, a multi-stage global
venture capital fund with $2.5 billion in assets under management.
At 500 Global, Amal leads the company's early-stage
investments in Egypt across high-growth sectors, including health tech, fintech,
and software as a service. She also oversees broader Egypt programs and team
building.
Previously, she served as Executive Director of the
Egyptian-American Enterprise Fund (EAEF).
Professional Experience:
Holds a Master's in Business Administration from Harvard
Business School, a Master's in Environment and Development from the London
School of Economics, and a Bachelor's in Economics from Cairo University.
She is an Aspen Institute Fellow and a Young Global Leader
at the World Economic Forum.
Joined EAEF as its first employee and since then, the
organization has grown to over $300 million, investing in numerous Egyptian
companies addressing development needs in Egypt, before joining the Egyptian
Fund.
She was part of a team of economic experts in the
Macroeconomic Policy Unit at the Ministry of Finance, where she formulated
reform policies and drafted sections of the state's general budget.
Gained investment experience at the International Finance
Corporation, where she worked as an Associate Investment Officer in the
Infrastructure Department.
Started her career in the research department at the
financial group Hermes as a junior economist and became a CFA charterholder.
Engineer Wael Abouelmaaty:
Partner, CEO, and Board Member at PwC Egypt Technology and
Innovation Center (ETIC).
Managing Director of Valeo Egypt and Vice President of
Global Technology Centers.
Founder, Partner, and Vice President of Engineering at Uni
Mobile (a startup) in Silicon Valley, California, USA.
Recipient of the French Order of Merit in 2018, making him
the second Egyptian to receive this highest French honor.
Possesses over 30 years of experience in technology solution
delivery centers and the technology industry, and more than 11 years working in
Silicon Valley, California, and establishing 7 technology centers for four
multinational companies.
Professional Experience:
Holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with Honors,
San Jose State University, California, a Diploma in Engineering Management from
the same university, and an Executive Management Diploma from INSEAD, France.
Started and managed Valeo Egypt until it became the largest
R&D center for Valeo, and established the first automotive R&D center
in Egypt.
Founded more than 10 startups over the years, and also
established software centers in Shenzhen and Chennai for Valeo, each with over
1000 employees.
Member of the Board of Directors of the Information
Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) since August 2024.
Vice President and General Manager of the Center of
Excellence at Dell Technologies Egypt.
IT Executive with extensive experience in successfully
leading and transforming organizations.
Proven track record in establishing and scaling
high-performance organizations at both regional and global levels.
Demonstrated ability to drive revenue growth, enhance
organizational performance, and improve operational efficiency through a unique
blend of strategic vision, operational expertise, and strong leadership skills.
Professional Experience:
Holds a degree in Engineering from Ain Shams University in
Cairo (1988) and a diploma in "Strategic Management of IT Programs and
Services" from the International Institute for Management Development in
Copenhagen (2005).
Possesses over 35 years of experience in the IT industry.
Previously served as Vice President and General Manager of
the Center of Excellence in Egypt at Dell Technologies.
Prior to Dell, worked at Oracle Corporation from January
1998 to June 2009 as the Head of the Global Consulting Services Solutions
Center, where he was responsible for providing consulting services to global
clients.
Before his 11-year tenure at Oracle, Maged worked at IBM for
ten years (1988-1998) holding various IT positions serving the Middle East
market.
Throughout his career, he has developed expertise in sales,
support, and consulting services.
Tamer Ali currently holds the position of Head of Technical
Centers for the Valeo Group and CEO of Valeo Egypt.
He holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from ESLSCA
University, a PMP certification from RITSIC, and a Bachelor's degree in
Engineering from Cairo University.
Professional Experience:
With over 25 years of experience, Ali was among the first
engineers to establish Valeo Egypt in 2005.
He has held numerous key positions throughout his career.
Currently, he serves as the first Egyptian to represent
Valeo globally, leading a team of over seven thousand engineers. This team is
dedicated to developing cutting-edge technologies in Advanced Driver Assistance
Systems (ADAS), vehicle electrification, lighting systems, and interior
experiences. Ali manages global engineering centers in Egypt, India, China, and
Mexico.
Managing Director at El-Shawarby Law Firm.
Member of the Advisory Council for Startups and
Entrepreneurship (2024) at the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones.
Board Member at Egypt Entrepreneurship Company.
Assistant Lecturer in National and International Business
and Investment Law (2000-2024).
Master's in International and Comparative Law from
Georgetown University Law Center, Washington D.C. (2004).
Bachelor of Laws from the Faculty of Law, Cairo University
(2000).
Diploma in Islamic Jurisprudence from the American
University in Cairo.
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in
European History from the American University in Cairo (1994).
Practice Areas:
As a lawyer, he practices in the fields of: Corporate and
commercial law, startup structuring, governance, venture capital funds, technology
law, joint venture agreements, international commercial transactions, international
project finance, infrastructure projects, public-private partnerships, special
economic zones, supply agreements, international trade agreements, anti-dumping,
subsidies, safeguards, and compensatory measures, and competition law.
Additional experience include social and commercial
entrepreneurship, and scientific, technological, and investment research.
Dalia Mohamed Ibrahim is the Chairperson of Nahdet Misr
Publishing House.
She graduated with honors in Business Administration from
the American University in Cairo. She furthered her education by earning a
Master's degree in Public Administration in 1999 and another Master's in
Executive Business Administration in 2014, both from the American University in
Cairo.
is the founder and Chairperson of EdVentures, the venture
capital arm of Nahdet Misr. She is also the founder and Chairperson of Taheel
for Excellence Development, a company specializing in technical and vocational
training.
Nahdet Misr Publishing House is a leading institution in the
Middle East's education and capacity-building sector.
Ibrahim also heads Taheel for Excellence Development, which
specializes in technical and vocational education
She began her career at Nahdet Misr, a family business
founded by her grandfather in 1994. As CEO, she spearheaded a strategic
transformation, expanding the company's portfolio to encompass a diverse range
of educational, cultural, and training solutions across local and regional
markets.
Under her leadership, Nahdet Misr diversified, establishing
subsidiaries including Nahdet Misr for Digital Solutions (1996), Nahdet Misr
for Advertising (1998), Nahdet Misr for Press and Media (2004), and Nahdet Misr
for Entrepreneurship (2017). In 2023, she oversaw the launch of
"Usool" in Saudi Arabia, further expanding the company's international
reach.
Her contributions to education, entrepreneurship, and
publishing have been widely recognized. In 2024, she was honored as one of the
100 most powerful businesswomen in the Middle East by Forbes magazine.
Executive Vice President & Head of Global Banking, HSBC
Bank Egypt based in Cairo.
Leads the bank's coverage of its largest corporate,
financial institution, and government clients in Egypt.
Professional Experience:
Extensive experience in HSBC Bank Egypt.
Ghazi holds a Bachelor's degree in Foreign Trade and is a
Certified Financial Analyst (CFA).
Over 25 years of experience in corporate and investment
banking.
Expertise in the energy, infrastructure, and general
industries sectors.
Throughout his career, he has proven track record in
originating and executing complex, high-value financial advisory transactions
across Egypt and the MENA region.
Strong focus on building and maintaining key client
relationships..
General Manager of Amazon Egypt since 2017.
Experience: Over two decades of experience in business
management and e-commerce development.
Combining local knowledge and expertise with Amazon's global
experience to deliver high value to customers in Egypt.
Professional Background:
Holds a Master's degree in Engineering Management and a Bachelor's
degree in Electrical Engineering from the Florida Institute of Technology.
Founded and managed several e-commerce ventures, including
Odezy.com and Dealwaty.com
Prior to entering the e-commerce field, co-founded iGroup
Corp., a US-based outsourcing services company, and Ice Watch Egypt, the
exclusive distributor of Ice Watch in Egypt.
Currently serves on the Board of Directors for the American
Chamber of Commerce in Egypt.
Mentor at Endeavor Egypt.
General Manager of the Resilient Agriculture Fund, a leading
impact investment fund in agriculture.
Professional Experience:
Invests in early-stage agricultural companies with business
models that help farmers adapt to climate change.
Led a team that invested in 14 companies impacting over 2
million farmers in sub-Saharan Africa.
Holds a Bachelor's in Metallurgical Engineering from Cairo
University, an MBA from New York University's Stern School of Business, and a
PhD in Materials Engineering from Drexel University.
Over 20 years of experience in venture capital, corporate
responsibility, growth strategy, and investment activities for Cargill in the
agriculture and food sector in Africa.
He is the founder and managing partner at Disruptech
Ventures.
He also chairs the Investment Committee and serves on the
boards of portfolio companies.
Professional Experience:
Okasha is a seasoned executive and a prominent thinker with
over 30 years of experience.
He co-founded Fawry, Egypt's leading electronic payments company,
in 2009 and served as its Managing Director.
Under his leadership, Fawry successfully navigated multiple
funding rounds and achieved a highly successful IPO in 2019, oversubscribed by
30 times.
Prior to Fawry, Dr. Okasha led commercial operations as Head
of Marketing at Vodafone Egypt.
He began his career at Raya Holding, where he progressed
through various subsidiaries, ultimately becoming Managing Director of the IT
subsidiary.
CEO of Capgemini Egypt.
He earned a Bachelor of Engineering from Ain Shams
University and a degree in Management from a UK business school.
He serves on the Board of Trustees of Elsewedy International
University.
Professional Experience:
He serves as a board member of Raya Holding and chairs the
Digital Transformation Committee at the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt.
Prior to joining Capgemini, he spent 27 years at IBM, where
he honed his expertise in operations, transformation, and strategic development
across the Middle East and Africa.
During his tenure at IBM, he held several key leadership roles, including General Manager for the Middle East and Pakistan, General Manager for the Africa region, and ultimately Vice President for the region.
