Ahmed Mostafa

Responsibilities

• Lead the Tobacco, Blends, and Research & Development sector with 20 years of experience, formulating strategic plans to fulfill company requirements for all tobacco types, ensuring production stability.
• Manage sourcing, inspection, and procurement of raw tobacco from multiple origins, including evaluation, price negotiation, contracting, shipping planning, customs clearance, and storage according to international standards.
• Oversee integrated pest management systems to protect tobacco from pests and diseases, ensuring compliance with global quality standards.
• Specialize in designing cigarette blends, shisha, cigars, and pipe tobacco for local and export markets, utilizing expert knowledge of additives and flavorings to satisfy marketing requirements.
• Possess full expertise in production processes including quality control, equipment, and machinery.
• Expert in designing cigarettes through assessment and development of non-tobacco materials (NTM) used in cigarette manufacturing.
• chaired the waste committee, developing strategies to significantly reduce waste
• throughout production stages and optimize raw material consumption.
• Served as project manager in collaboration with a global consulting firm to evaluate company’s production, financial, and human resources activities.
• Led new product development projects, including the launch of Heat-Not-Burn (HNB) cigarettes, achieving positive market feedback and competitive positioning.
• Manage and train teams of tobacco and blends experts to professionally meet company objectives.

Achievements

• Established strategic sourcing and procurement frameworks that ensured uninterrupted supply and operational efficiency.
• Implemented integrated pest control programs that safeguarded raw materials and enhanced quality standards.
• Directed the successful design and market introduction of innovative tobacco blends and non-tobacco materials.
• Led waste reduction initiatives that resulted in measurable environmental improvements and cost savings.
• Oversaw comprehensive company evaluations that informed strategic development in production and financial performance.
• Developed and launched Heat-Not-Burn cigarettes, gaining favorable market reception and competitive advantage.
• Built and led expert teams committed to achieving high standards and company goals.