HYAM MOHAMED MAHER EZZAT AHMED
Cairo
Summary
Results-driven Regulatory and Corporate Affairs professional with over 11 years of progressive experience across the food & beverage, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries. Proven expertise in regulatory compliance, sustainability leadership, and government relations across the MEA region. Recognized for leading multifunctional teams, managing complex regional initiatives, and driving strategic alignment across regulatory, corporate, and sustainability functions. A proactive communicator skilled in ensuring compliance, enabling market access, and supporting business continuity through stakeholder collaboration and regulatory strategy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Regulatory Affairs Head
The Kraft Heinz Company
09.2025 - Current
- Lead the regulatory affairs strategy and execution for Africa and Trade markets, ensuring compliance, business continuity, and market access.
- Develop and implement regional regulatory frameworks aligned with corporate objectives and external standards.
- Manage and mentor the regulatory team and foster a cross functional collaboration across R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and Legal.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with governmental and regulatory authorities to influence and adapt to policy developments.
- Provide strategic updates to leadership on regulatory trends, compliance risks, and mitigation plans.
- Oversee project management, risk assessment, and issue resolution for new product development and import/export processes.
Regional Program Manager - R&D Packaging Sustainability
Mars Wrigley
05.2024 - 08.2025
- Led the MEA R&D packaging sustainability agenda to reduce virgin plastic usage by 30%, increase recycled content by 30%, and increase design for circularity packaging by 50%.
- Established a regional core team to deliver against global sustainability targets.
- Oversaw strategic planning, project coordination, and performance monitoring to ensure timely and quality deliverables.
- Drove risk and issue management across multiple markets, proactively identifying challenges and mitigation actions.
- Championed stakeholder engagement and communication to align internal and external partners on sustainability objectives.
- Supported integration of sustainable packaging principles within R&D and regulatory frameworks.
- MEA Region
Regional MEA Scientific & Regulatory Affairs Lead / Senior Specialist
Mars Wrigley
01.2021 - 08.2025
- Directed regulatory strategy, product compliance, and risk management across MEA for more than 200 new product development and regulatory change projects.
- Spearheaded high-impact labeling harmonization project, proactively reviewing G00+ artworks to secure market access and avoid regulatory disruptions and $1 Million obsolete costs.
- Ensured business continuity during the Russia supply crisis through cross-market risk assessment and compliance coordination that guaranteed business continuity of $247 Million.
- Oversaw the creation of one harmonized artwork for gum despite its small size across MENA, (15 markets), which allowed business continuity of $30 Million.
- Guided and presented the SRA team for the system integration assessment and implementation across MEA.
- MEA Region
Interim Gulf Corporate Affairs Manager
Mars Wrigley
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Drove advocacy efforts with ministries and trade associations, securing policy wins that facilitated regional trade flows like the Qatar embargo uplift.
- Supported regional corporate communications, sustainability initiatives, and external stakeholder engagement efforts.
- Co-led the Mars Wrigley Dubai office launch and 30-year anniversary event, strengthening corporate reputation and employee engagement.
- Co-led the COP 28 with the global team to ensure the presence of Mars by partnering with NGO's and creating speaking opportunities for the MEA LT.
Product Registration & Compliance Specialist
M.H. Alshaya Co.
05.2017 - 10.2019
- Managed product registration and compliance for imported cosmetics brands in alignment with GCC Ministry of Health (MOH) regulations.
- Liaised with license holders and external authorities (CAPA, NODCAR) to ensure timely approval and market access.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with marketing and logistics teams to streamline registration planning and compliance operations.
- Trained and supported new joiners to strengthen team knowledge and process consistency.
- Egypt / GCC
Regulatory Affairs Officer
Egyptian International Pharmaceutical Industries Company (EIPICO)
03.2014 - 05.2017
- Prepared and submitted regulatory documentation, including variation, stability, and bioequivalence files.
- Collaborated with CAPA and NODCAR for product registration, ensuring compliance with MOH standards.
- Supported dossier preparation and scientific justification for non-reference pharmaceutical products.
- Ensured efficient follow-up and resolution of regulatory assessments to accelerate product registration timelines.
- Egypt
Education
Master of Business Administration - Strategic Management & Marketing
German University in Cairo
01.2020
Bachelor of Pharmacy & Biotechnology -
German University in Cairo
01.2013
Skills
- Stakeholder Engagement & Management
- Risk Assessment & Management
- Project Management
- Communication & Networking
- Leadership & Ownership Skills
- Strategy Building
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
Certification
- EU GMP Fundamentals Course, The Compliance Group, Ireland, 201G
- Sales, Marketing & Consumer Behavior, American University in Cairo, 2014
Languages
Arabic
English
Locations
- Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
- Taif, Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
References
Reference available upon request
Timeline
Regional Regulatory Affairs Head
The Kraft Heinz Company
09.2025 - Current
Regional Program Manager - R&D Packaging Sustainability
Mars Wrigley
05.2024 - 08.2025
Interim Gulf Corporate Affairs Manager
Mars Wrigley
01.2023 - 12.2023
Regional MEA Scientific & Regulatory Affairs Lead / Senior Specialist
Mars Wrigley
01.2021 - 08.2025
Product Registration & Compliance Specialist
M.H. Alshaya Co.
05.2017 - 10.2019
Regulatory Affairs Officer
Egyptian International Pharmaceutical Industries Company (EIPICO)
03.2014 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Pharmacy & Biotechnology -
German University in Cairo
Master of Business Administration - Strategic Management & Marketing
German University in Cairo