Hatem Dowidar

Hatem Dowidar is an accomplished international leader in the technology and telecoms industry with a rich educational background and a wealth of experience in top-tier organizations.

Educationally, Hatem Dowidar holds an MBA in Marketing and Management from The American University in Cairo, a Graduate Diploma in Industrial Engineering from the same institution, and a BSc in Telecommunications & Electronics Engineering from Cairo University. He has also pursued executive education in various areas including Mergers and Acquisitions from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Managing For Value (Finance for executives) from IMD, Strategy in Action from London Business School, Global Management Development Programme from IMD, and Artificial intelligence from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management.

Professionally, Hatem Dowidar has held numerous significant roles in various organizations. He has served as a Non Executive Director at Vodafone and BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust PLC, Chairman of the Board at Careem, and as a Board Member in companies like Khazna Data Centers, Mobily, Maroc Telecom, Etisalat Misr, Hutch Sri Lanka, and Attijariwafa bank Egypt. He has also been the Group CEO at e&, the CEO Etisalat International at e&, and the Etisalat Group Chief Operating Officer at e&.

Hatem Dowidar's extensive career at Vodafone includes positions such as Chairman of the Board Vodafone Egypt, Regional Director, and Group Chief of Staff. He has also been the CEO & Managing Director Egypt, CEO - Partner Markets, CEO & Chairman, Group Director of Core Propositions, and Marketing Director (CMO) in different capacities at Vodafone.

Prior to his roles at Vodafone, Hatem Dowidar has worked at Procter & Gamble as the Public Affairs & Advertising Media Manager and ABM / Brand Manager. He also started his professional journey as a Sales Engineer at AEG/Deutsche Aerospace.

Overall, Hatem Dowidar's career trajectory showcases his expertise, leadership, and influence in the technology and telecoms sector, making him a respected figure in the industry.