Ali Awni is Professor of Practice at the Business School, and Director of the John D. Gerhart Center for Philanthropy, Civic Engagement and Responsible Business, The American University in Cairo (AUC). He teaches operations management courses at the undergraduate and MBA level. His research interests are in operations and supply chain innovations for SME and base of the pyramid. As a director of the Gerhart Center, he led the transition of the center to the School of Business, including the addition of responsible business theme. 

Awni serves on many boards. Awni serves on the Board of the Egyptian Company for Medical investments (An Egyptian Unified Procurement Authority's company). He serves on the board of advisors of the Center of African Philanthropy and Social Investments (CAPSI) at Wits School of Business, South Africa. Awni is a representative of Africa and the Middle East on the Civil Society Advisory Body, UNEP FI Principles of Responsible Banking.

Ali Awni holds BS in Computer Science & Statistics from Kuwait University, MS in Systems Science from the University of Ottawa, and a Ph.D. in Operations Research from North Carolina State University.

Ayman Ezzat Abdellatif has had a long and varied career across several fields starting with the economic field, where he began his career in the Economic Department of the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He then joined the Economic Group at the Egyptian Embassy in Washington, where he participated in the Egyptian Task Force at the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.

Then he moved to the field of Information Technology, where he worked for over 35 years in several local and multinational companies, including Microsoft and VMware/Dell. Throughout that period, he held several senior positions, including Microsoft's General Manager in Egypt, Regional Director for Middle East and Africa for Microsoft Consulting Services and finally, Sr Director for End user Cloud Computing at VMware/Dell. During this period Ayman had the privilege of leading and participating in many national digital transformation initiatives in both the USA and the MENA region.

Mr. Abdellatif then moved to the field of education, where he served as Sr Vice President of the American University in Cairo, during which time, he led the university's efforts to provide the highest level of service to its constituencies during the COVID period through the use of information technology and digital transformation.

Finally, Ayman joined Honoris, an organization that acquires and operates institutions of higher education throughout Africa, as the Managing Director for the Egypt operation. 

 Abdellatif is currently a board member of several companies, including:

The Egyptian Medical Investment Company, Emerald Educational Services and School Management, Misr Insurance Company.

Mr. Abdellatif received a master's degree in information technology from the American University in Washington, USA, as well as an MBA from the American University in Cairo, in addition to his studies at Johns Hopkins University, School of Advanced International Studies, in the field of foreign relations.

Khaled Saba is an investment Banker/Private Equity Professional with more than 30 years of international executive experience and a wide network in multiple industries across Egypt, MENA, South Asia and Europe. Khaled is currently the Senior Country Advisor of Mediterrania Capital Partners (MCP), the leading Private Equity house in North Africa. MCP’s assets under management hovers around Euro 500 million and has participated in multiple investments over the last twelve years across North and West Africa. Khaled is also the Founder of EquiCorp Advisors a Cairo based boutique investment bank specialized in raising debt and equity for Mid-Caps in Egypt. Between 2002 and 2008, Khaled had headed Strategy and Commercial Operations at Orascom Telecom. Before that, Khaled was the Head of Research at EFG Holding the largest Investment Bank in the Region. Khaled has a BA in Economics and an MBA, both from the American University in Cairo.

Current and Recent Board Memberships:

• Executive Board Member (& Vice Chairman to its operation in Egypt) at RayLab Limited; the Region’s largest owner and operator of Radiology, Lab and Radiotherapy centres, owning 50 radiology, lab and radiotherapy centers across Egypt, Jordan and KSA
• Non-Executive Chairman at the Kahira Co. for Pharmaceuticals and Chemical Industries – The
• Holding Company for Pharmaceuticals - Ministry of Public Enterprises; Kahera Pharma is one of the largest pharma companies in Egypt and is listed on the Cairo Stock Exchange
• Non-Executive Board Member at the Holding Company for Tourism and Hotels (Hotac) – Ministry of Public Enterprises; Hotac is the government entity that owns Egypt’s most valuable historical hotels in Cairo and Upper Egypt, including prime assets that are managed by the Ritz Carlton,Mariott and Sofitel
• Non-Executive Board Member at the Egyptian Company for Medical Investments - Unified
• Procurement Authority; owning two of Egypt's largest pharma distribution companies
• Former Non-Executive Board Member at Polyserve Fertilizers; Egypt’s largest phosphate fertilizers producer and exporter.

Mohanad T. Khaled, Managing Partner of BDO Khaled & Co (member of BDO international), has extensive experience in Accounting, Auditing, Tax Advisory, Financial Advisory and Business Process Outsourcing services. Mohanad had joined BDO Khaled & Co. in March 1997.

In addition, Mr. Khaled had voluntarily contributed to various legislative and professional standards’ reforms. He was a member of the committee that updated the latest issued Egyptian Corporate Governance Code in August 2016.

Mohanad is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Fellow of the Egyptian Society of Accountants and Auditors (ESAA), and Fellow of the Egyptian Tax Society (ETS).

Mohanad received a Master's degree of Business Administration (MBA), June ‘97, and a B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering degree, June ’94, both from the American University in Cairo.

NON- EXECUTIVE BOARD POSITIONS:

• Chairman of the affiliated Business Process Outsourcing Company, BDO Esnad.
• Chairman of the Egyptian British Chamber of Commerce (EBCC).
• Egyptian Society of Accountants and Auditors (ESAA).
• Treasurer of the Egyptian Businessmen Association (EBA).
• Egyptian Private Equity Association (EPEA).
• British Egyptian Businessmen Association (BEBA).

Osama Abdel Baset Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.), Pharmaceutical Science (1973 – 1977) from Cairo University with Grade: Very Good with Honours 

 He is a Chairman of Nile Pharmaceutical Co. from April 2015—Presen.

Member of the Advisory Board Member of the Advisory Board

ADWIC from Oct 2014 - Present ·

Member of the Board for Sales and Marketing Member of the Board for Sales and Marketing

Adwia  from Jun 2010 - Oct 2014.

Sales and Marketing Director Sales and Marketing Director

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co from Mar 2003 - Apr 2005 ·

Scientific Office Manager Scientific Office Manager at Merck Group from May 1999 - Dec 1999.

CVS/CNS Business Unit Manager at Novartis from Jan 1997 - Jul 1998.

Field Force ManagerField Force Manager Ciba-Geigy from Oct 1994 - Dec 1996.

Country Manager at Schering-Plough from Apr 1984 - Apr 1991

An accomplished executive leader with over 25 years of experience in the global pharmaceutical industry, He had the privilege of working and living in dynamic regions such as the UAE, Switzerland, and the USA. This international exposure has been instrumental in shaping my global perspective on healthcare, enabling him to build a comprehensive understanding of diverse healthcare systems, regulatory landscapes, and patient needs across regions. Throughout his career, He has taken on pivotal strategic roles in some of the world’s most influential pharmaceutical giants, including Novartis, Amgen, and Gilead Sciences, where he was tasked with driving global initiatives and leading cross-functional teams to success. In addition to his strong educational foundation in Pharmaceutical Science, He hold an MBA, which has further strengthened my executive leadership skills, particularly in strategic sales, marketing, and operations management. This unique blend of technical knowledge and business acumen has empowered him to spearhead the launch and lifecycle management of innovative therapies across multiple markets. His work has consistently focused on expanding global access to cutting-edge treatments, particularly in underserved regions. He has successfully navigated complex challenges, from regulatory hurdles to market access barriers, ensuring that vital therapies reach patients in the United States, Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East.

An executive leader with more than twenty-five years of accumulated experience in the field of selling and marketing pharmaceutical products in the Egyptian market, including twenty years in the multinational company Novartis. He also had experiences in one of the leading companies in the Egyptian pharmaceutical industry as responsible for the commercial side and establishing and launching of the scientific office in one of their subsidiaries responsible for marketing natural nutritional supplement products.

He holds a Master of Business Administration in Marketing from the French University of Eslaska in 2013, a Master of Veterinary Medical Sciences from Cairo University in 1999, and a Diploma in Professional Trainer from the University of Eslaska in 2018. 

On the other hand, Dr. Zeidan participates for some time in Master of Business Administration programs, where he teaches marketing, leadership arts, and organizational behavior for work environments.

During his years of work, Zeidan obtained many advanced courses in the arts of leadership, positive influence and communication to achieve the highest results and marketing.

n November 2022, Dr. Zeidan joined the Egyptian Company for Medical Investments as Chief Commercial officer, responsible for the commercial operations of the Egyptian Pharmaceutical Trading Company, one of its subsidiaries, and responsible for Esaaf 24 pharmacy chain transformation Project.

Imad Mostafa El-Gharbawy, Head of the Information Technology and Digital Transformation Sector, holds a PhD in Business Administration, a master’s in business administration, as well as a bachelor’s degree in business administration and computer science.

With over 20 years of accumulated experience in digital transformation, he has held several technical and leadership positions. He served as Head of the Infrastructure Sector at Cleopatra Hospitals Group from 2016 to 2022 and was also the IT Manager at Abraj Misr from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, he worked as the Infrastructure Technology Manager at Al-Borg or Al-Mokhtabar Laboratories Holding Company from 2011 to 2014. He also held the position of Infrastructure Technology Manager at El Sewedy Electric from 2009 to 2011 and was the Infrastructure Technology Manager at Al-Borg Laboratories from 2009 to 2011.

Hossam Ibrahim Abdelfattah Salem graduated from the faculty of commerce Cairo university. For more than 20 years of experience with MNC or Local Companies I had many positions till I reach the role of CHRO. He believes that to build a successful organization we need to build the human resources and as a leader for the HR I always worked as a catalyst for building an open culture for the organization, depends on the experience diversity to attribute this amazing mixture which grant the company unique and distinguished fingerprint. He planned and executed the transformational and development plans for many of the organization I worked for. Always look for the talented employees either internally or attracting them from out of the organization to build the company future. Building the effective and flexible Communication strategies inside the organization.

Ihab Ahmed Siam is a seasoned Supply Chain Leader with over 25 years of experience in managing end-to-end supply chain operations across various industries, including FMCG, pharmaceutical, retail, and e-commerce. Currently serving as the Chief Supply Chain Officer at the Egyptian Company for Medical Investment (ECMI), Ihab has a proven track record of driving transformative improvements in supply chain efficiency, cost reduction, and operational excellence.

Ihab's expertise spans a wide range of supply chain functions, including demand planning, procurement, logistics, warehousing, inventory control, quality assurance, and project management. He has successfully led cross-functional teams and implemented innovative strategies to optimize supply chain operations for leading companies in Egypt and beyond.

Ihab holds an MBA in Supply Chain Management from Rome Business School and an MBA in Strategic & Project Management from Victoria University, Switzerland. He is also a Certified International Trade, Shipping & Logistics Professional (CITLP) and a Supply Chain Certified Professional (SCCP).

Mahmoud Fawzy possesses a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Ain Shams University, along with a Professional Certificate in Computer Systems and Applications from the American University in Cairo. He is also a Certified Public Accountant in New Jersey, USA. With over 26 years of extensive experience in corporate financial analysis and management, he brings significant expertise to his role as Chief Financial Officer. His career includes leading teams to formulate and execute strategic financial initiatives, establishing operational frameworks for business success and effectively managing costs. He has a proven track record in financial and accounting management, strategic planning, forecasting, risk assessment and budget analysis. As a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), he has a solid understanding of international financial standards as well as Egyptian GAAP and IFRS regulations.