Maha Abouelenein

Maha Abouelenein is a seasoned communications professional and entrepreneur with over 28 years of experience working with global corporate giants, high-growth tech startups, and top governments. Her breadth of experience lies in media, marketing, PR, events, digital communications, and crisis management. She has a reputation for delivering results and managing projects from inception to execution with a creative, strategic, and analytical drive. Maha's education includes a Master's degree in Speech Communication and a Bachelor's degree in International Business and Marketing with a minor in French.

Maha Abouelenein has held various positions throughout her career, including Managing Director at OC "Organizational Consultants," Chief Value Officer, and EVP of Business Development at VaynerX, LLC, Head of Communications MENA - Global Communications & Public Affairs at Google, Managing Director at Promoseven Weber Shandwick, Director of Public Relations & Investor Relations at Orascom Telecom, and Promotions Planner at General Mills.

Raised and educated in the USA to Egyptian parents, Maha is comfortable working in both Western and Arab worlds. She has a talent for building and nurturing relationships, serving them, storytelling, scalability, and thought leadership. Maha excels in leading and training teams, and she is always calm in a crisis.