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Hanan ElMatarawi

New Cairo

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Jumia, driving digital transformation and achieving a 30% reduction in operational costs. Expert in product strategy and AI implementation, leveraging critical thinking and analytical skills to optimize performance and align stakeholder objectives. Passionate about innovation and delivering impactful solutions in fast-paced environments.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Head of Products for Operations

Jumia
Cairo
06.2022 - 06.2025

• Led the technological transformation of operations across 11 countries, driving digitalization and efficiency under the Central Operations team.

• Spearheaded automation initiatives that reduced operations costs by 30% through process redesign, user journey mapping, and implementation of AI solutions.

• Designed and launched an AI-powered contact center with Sprinklr, achieving:

40% reduction in AHT

Lower cost per interaction through automation of high-volume inquiries

Scalable efficiency by enabling agents to focus on complex cases

Faster resolutions & reduced escalations, improving CSAT

Data-driven optimization via real-time analytics integration

• Partnered with internal teams and leadership to align automation with business goals, ensuring measurable ROI and sustainable scalability.

• Acted as a key liaison between customers, operations teams, and product organization to deliver seamless, integrated customer experiences.

VP of Products & Co-founder

Virgin Gates
10.2020 - 04.2021
  • Built SURVV portfolio of 8 products, establishing B2B delivery solutions and a B2C mobile app.
  • Achieved over 1 million transactions in one quarter post-launch, attaining top rank on IOS for last mile delivery in Egypt.
  • Conducted market needs analysis and competitive assessments to ensure optimal product market fit.
  • Managed Product Designer to execute focus groups identifying essential features and priorities.
  • Developed product vision and strategy, aligning stakeholder objectives with a growth-oriented roadmap.
  • Facilitated transition from native mobile apps to Flutter for enhanced ROI and user experience.
  • Led product discovery initiatives, collaborating with logistics, vendor operations, and customer support teams.
  • Defined metrics to assess product health and success, optimizing performance through analytics.

Products Manager

ITWORX Education
11.2013 - 10.2018
  • Lead 20+ development, engineering, product, design and marketing professionals in all phases of custom product solutions delivery.
  • Managed concept-to-launch of the company's first SaaS E-learning space 'WinjiGo'.
  • Launched 4 mobility Apps on both Android & IOS.
  • Working with Ed-tech partners all over the world.
  • Developed a deep understanding of the business objectives of internal and external stakeholders; evangelized the product vision and built trust by maintaining an accurate and achievable roadmap.
  • Launching a new version of a corporate training solution 'Learning Curve'. Was responsible for all commercial documentation on the product with marketing team [Product Brand - Sales kit - Pricing].
  • Worked on the 5 phases of 'Product to Market': Defining problem statement, Focus Groups interview and market research to verify problem and solution, Ideation, Prototyping the recommended product, Testing & evaluating the product internally and with selected focus groups.
  • Kept dynamic product roadmap matching all the following inputs: Market needs, Competitors, Users' feedback, New Proposals and RFPs, Input from Sales, Pre-Sales, Partnership & Business Development teams through their demos.
  • Responsible for defining user persona by meeting different stakeholders and end users.
  • Conducted demos to big clients to gather feedback and deliver product value.
  • Attended Education events and spoke about the vision of our company and products.

Software Quality Team Leader

ITWorx
06.2010 - 11.2013

Software Testing automation SME

ITWorx
01.2008 - 11.2013

Senior Software Quality Engineer

ITWorx
01.2008 - 06.2010

Software Quality Engineer

ITWorx
02.2006 - 01.2008

Software Developer

Modern Information Systems
06.2005 - 02.2006

Education

B.Sc - Computer and Information Sciences

Ain Shams University
05.2005

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem Solving
  • Analytical
  • Decision making
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Leadership
  • Prioritizing
  • Market Research & Trend Analysis
  • AI implementation
  • Product strategy
  • Cost reduction
  • Performance optimization
  • Digital transformation

Hobbies and Interests

  • Exploring new parts of the world.
  • Hiking.
  • Interior Designing.
  • Fashion Design.
  • Baking & Creating new recipes.

Achievement Highlights

  • SURVV on demand delivery platform & a B2C super app that achieved 1M+ transactions in less than a year.
  • Built 'WinjiGo' - a social learning platform - that was used to help the Syrian Refugees children get a chance for distant learning.
  • Launched B2B, B2C & SaaS products that included ITWorx's Educational Platform with over 4.5 million users across UK, LATAM, Norway, South Africa & Gulf.

Languages

Arabic
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1

Timeline

Regional Head of Products for Operations

Jumia
06.2022 - 06.2025

VP of Products & Co-founder

Virgin Gates
10.2020 - 04.2021

Products Manager

ITWORX Education
11.2013 - 10.2018

Software Quality Team Leader

ITWorx
06.2010 - 11.2013

Software Testing automation SME

ITWorx
01.2008 - 11.2013

Senior Software Quality Engineer

ITWorx
01.2008 - 06.2010

Software Quality Engineer

ITWorx
02.2006 - 01.2008

Software Developer

Modern Information Systems
06.2005 - 02.2006

B.Sc - Computer and Information Sciences

Ain Shams University
Hanan ElMatarawi