Chairman of the Board
International Business Development Specialist; initiated and brought to fruition several trade representations and affiliations between Egypt and the US. Project manager/advisor and financial analyst with in-depth knowledge of the international business climate and of development assistance procedures and regulations. Designed and implemented development programs and projects in Egypt, Yemen, Sudan, and Somalia, and managed components of USAID funded projects. Oversaw procurement services shipment programs, provided logistical support to international corporations in Egypt, and handled warehousing and transportation of International donor financed commodities. Participated in the training needs assessments of private and public companies to be privatized. Designed fiscal structures and conducted full feasibility for commercial enterprises. Developed and maintained indirect cost rate systems for government-funded projects. Conducted manpower assessment surveys and designed and coordinated training programs as well as recruited staff to serve various projects.
Assisted several US firms in the establishment of Middle-East bases; services included market research and feasibility studies. Engineered partnerships between companies operating in various Arab countries and the US.
Served as a member and Chairman of the USAID/Ministry of Finance Committees, as Vice-Chairman of the Investment Committee for the Chamber of Commerce, Vice President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt and Chairman of the Board of Misr Travel, Egypt’s national tour operator and a major player in the tourism industry.
Memberships and Positions Previously Held
- Executive Vice President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt.
- Vice Chairman of the Investment Committee for the Chamber of Commerce.
- Secretary General of the French Chamber of Commerce in Egypt.
- Member of the International Affairs Committee at the Federation of Egyptian Industries.
- Founder & Chairman of the International Donors Committee, coordinating the efforts of 24 donors
- Member of the U.S. Egypt Presidential Council from 2002-2010
- President of the Jesuits Alumni Association.
- From 1982 to date: Financial and management consultant – Lecturer with OUDA teaching financial Management to the Students of the MBA and DBA programs.
- From 1976 to 1981 Senior Financial Analyst with USAID covering the Middle East.
Board Memberships:
- Chairman of Education For Employment Foundation (EFE)
- Board Member of CID (Community and Institutional Development)
- Board Member of Concordia (Construction Company)
- Board Member of Amoun Pharmaceutical Company representing Mercury Cayman (Consortium owning Amoun)
- Senior Board Advisor of Amoun Holding
- Member of the President’s Club of the American University in Cairo
- Board member of the Jesuits School Alumni Association.