Advisory Council Egypt 26

I’m Saied El Menshawy, a digital transformation-oriented technology leader with over 26 years of international experience across the MENA region. Throughout my career, I’ve led enterprise IT and digital transformation initiatives for Market leader organizations such as Orascom, LafargeHolcim, Talaat Moustafa Group, Hassan Allam Holding, and ElSewedy Electric Gorup.
My expertise spans strategic IT leadership, ERP megaprojects, infrastructure modernization, and cybersecurity governance. I’ve managed multimillion-dollar programs and annual IT budgets of $12M–$16M, delivering measurable business outcomes and operational excellence.

Some of my key achievements include:

•Leading full-cycle ERP implementations for Oracle E-Business Suite and SAP S/4HANA across diversified industries.
•Driving large-scale infrastructure modernization projects, including data center upgrades and disaster recovery planning.
•Establishing IT shared service hubs across MEA to optimize delivery for multiple subsidiaries.
•Developing and executing three-year IT strategies aligned with corporate goals and digital transformation roadmaps.

I’ve successfully delivered transformation programs in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Morocco, Iraq, Spain, France, Turkey, and Pakistan, demonstrating strong regional expertise and flexibility. My leadership philosophy focuses on bridging business and technology, fostering collaboration, and building high-performing teams that accelerate growth and agility.

Mohamed Fathy is the Group Chief Information Officer at EFG Holding, where he leads the firm’s technology strategy and digital transformation initiatives. With over 20 years of experience in financial technology, enterprise IT, and Information Security, he has led large-scale innovation across fintech, capital markets, and non-bank financial institutions. Mohamed is a Doctoral Researcher in Business Management, holds an MBA from ESLSCA University, a prestigious Diploma in Digital Transformation and Business Innovation from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), one of the world’s leading institutions in technology and innovation and a BSc in Communication Engineering.