MOHAMED ALY MAGHRABY
Managing Director – MEA
Dubai
Summary
Senior executive and investment leader with 26+ years of cross-sector experience spanning infrastructure, energy, real estate, telecommunications, fintech, and government-led projects across the Middle East and Africa. Proven track record in originating, structuring, and executing large-scale investment opportunities, leading multi-country operations, and acting as a principal interface between governments, sovereign entities, EPCs, investors, and private sector partners. Recognized for driving complex mandates from concept through bankability and execution.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Middle East Channel & Business Development
CIENA Limited
Global Managed Services & Strategic Partnerships
Motorola Dubai Limited
Telecom Infrastructure & Smart City Projects
NEC Corporation / Motorola (Middle East)
Head of Middle East & North Africa Operations – General Manager
Baker Global Advisory LLC (USA)
03.2023 - Current
- Lead regional operations and strategic expansion across MENA for a U.S.-based investment and advisory platform.
- Originate, structure, and manage large-scale infrastructure, energy, and real estate investment mandates.
- Act as senior liaison with governments, ministries, sovereign entities, private investors, and EPC contractors.
- Oversee feasibility studies, financial structuring, SPV setup, and governance frameworks.
- Equine City Project – Egypt: Led negotiations for the acquisition and management of the Egyptian Marabet (Equine City), attracting high-level government support and investor interest for a €5B+ potential investment.
- Saudi Arabia Market Entry: Established Tamas Projects in KSA, enabling participation in strategic infrastructure and energy opportunities.
- Strategic Engagements: Advanced discussions with Qiddiyah, WeBuild, and Saudi Electric Company (SEC) for large-scale development projects.
- Replete Energy Egypt: Initiated the establishment of a local renewable energy entity with a planned 95% transfer to Replete Energy GmbH.
- Libya – Investment & Economic Development: Secured funding and structured projects across multiple sectors, including:
- Fisheries and export platforms
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Large-scale agriculture and food security
- FinTech and digital banking modernization initiatives
Chief Executive Officer & Head of Sales – Africa & Asia
Intracom Middle East
08.2013 - 02.2023
- Led regional sales and operations for ICT and telecom solutions across 20+ countries in Africa, the Gulf, and Asia.
- Secured a USD 40M, five-year framework contract with MTN Group (including MTN Nigeria and MTN South Africa).
- Closed multiple multi-million-dollar Smart City and surveillance projects, including Morocco and Lake Victoria Mega Project.
- Oversaw integration of Tawasol Telecom into Intracom Middle East, expanding MEA footprint and operational scale.
CEO & Managing Partner (Co-Founder)
Tawasol Telecom
08.2013 - 09.2018
- Co-founded and scaled the company into a Class A system integrator within two years.
- Managed a 500+ employee organization with revenues exceeding USD 10M.
- Designed and executed a five-year growth strategy, significantly expanding regional market share.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering -
Ain Shams University
Cairo, EgyptSkills
Investment Structuring & Capital Raising
Public–Private Partnerships (PPP / BOT / BOOT)
Infrastructure, Energy & Smart Cities
Government & Sovereign Engagement
Strategic Business Development (MEA)
Certification
Master’s Certificate in Program Management – George Washington University
Timeline
Head of Middle East & North Africa Operations – General Manager
Baker Global Advisory LLC (USA)
03.2023 - Current
Chief Executive Officer & Head of Sales – Africa & Asia
Intracom Middle East
08.2013 - 02.2023
CEO & Managing Partner (Co-Founder)
Tawasol Telecom
08.2013 - 09.2018
Middle East Channel & Business Development
CIENA Limited
Global Managed Services & Strategic Partnerships
Motorola Dubai Limited
Telecom Infrastructure & Smart City Projects
NEC Corporation / Motorola (Middle East)
Bachelor of Engineering -
Ain Shams University