Mohamed Radwan
Board Director | Executive Coach | Corporate Governance & ESG Advisor | Strategic Business Development Consultant
Cairo
Summary
Experienced corporate governance leader, strategic business development consultant, and all rounded board director with successful record of transforming and growing business in a number of different industry sectors. Particular strengths in strategy, ESG, digital transformation, marketing, sales, performance improvement and culture transformation. People leadership and executive coaching skills with experience of sensitively managing stakeholders. Passionate about making a difference, Mohamed serves as a board of director supporting the strategic transformation journey of growing companies regionally to achieve performance results.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Independent Board of Director and Audit Committee Member
Egyptair
11.2023 - Current
Corporate Governance ESG Consultant
International Finance Cooperation (IFC) World Bank
01.2011 - Current
- Supported firms to attract and retain investment by promoting the adoption of good corporate governance practices and standards.
- Navigated companies to operate more effectively hence improve access to capital, mitigate risk, be more accountable and transparent to investors and gives them the tools to respond to stakeholder concerns.
- Role included: corporate governance assessments, board evaluation, advising of corporate governance practices, supporting the implementation of corporate governance practices, delivering leadership and corporate governance training for board of directors, consulting boards on their business strategies.
Executive Member of the Board of Director
Platinum Partners
04.2000 - Current
Managing Director & Board Member
Platinum Partners
04.2000 - Current
- Founded and lead the firm's growth for 24 years, serving clients globally.
- Established partnership and strategic alliances agreements for value added for our clients including; International Finance Corporate, SyNet, KPMG, Sameem Capital, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Efeso Consulting, Assentiall, Quest, INMA Business Development, Osool, American University in Cairo, Egyptian Banking Institute, and Hawkamah.
- Acquired licensed solutions and methodologies including; InsideOut Coaching, Celemi, PPS, TKI, Profiles International, Marketplace, Lego Serious Play, Experience Change, Experience Innovation, Links Simulations, FiroB, MBTI, IDEO, eip3, CPI260, 16pf, MBTI, Management Dilemmas, and EQ-i Emotional Intelligence.
- Sample clients proudly served in the region; GE (17 countries globally), Gulf Food Industries (Regional), Emami (India), Vodafone (Egypt), STC (KSA), Umniah (Jordan), Huawei (Egypt), Ferring Pharmaceuticals (KSA), Alkan Telecom (Africa), Siemens (Regional), MTN (Africa), Singleclic (UAE), Telecom Egypt, Thuraya (Regional), Raya (Egypt), Microsoft (Egypt), Giza Systems (Egypt), QuadraTech (Egypt), Mutarreb (Yemen), Novo Nordisk (Regional), Pfizer (Egypt), Lifescan (Regional), Bayer (Regional), Merk Serono (KSA), Coca Cola (Egypt), Sabic (KSA), Egytrans (Egypt), Lafarge Cement (Regional), Aalborgportand (Regional), Saint Gobain (Regional), SAR (KSA), TGL (Egypt), and Grohe (47 African Countries).
- Equity & Investment firms cooperated with in the region includes: Mubadala, Corecap, Amwal, Concord International Investments, and Sameem Capital.
- Contributor for 'The Global Consulting Industry - Africa Consulting Market Report' - By Source Global Research London for the past 6 years (published yearly).
Managing Director
SyNet Group
04.2000 - Current
- Lead the business growth in the Middle East and Africa.
- Manage all client consultant relationship for all strategic clients.
- Plan for strategic presence in the region.
- Provide leadership development consulting and facilitation services to clients.
- Participate in planning the learning content and methodology globally.
- Assure the global quality standard via developing future focused individuals leaders, teams and organizations.
Adjunct Faculty Professor
American University in Cairo
09.1996 - Current
- Awarded Best Adjunct Faculty 2012 - School of Business.
- Served on the Board for merging the Executive Education and Management Center into one business unit (6 months).
- Reviewed budgets, program performance, team assessment, culture change, and business results.
- Courses taught includes; strategic management, marketing research, consumer behavior, sales management, corporate governance, and leading dynamic organizations.
- Served as an advisor for the Executive MBA Program.
- Facilitated the School of Business retreat for 2 years.
- Reviewer and case contributor for 'Principle of Marketing' book, Arab Word Edition with Kotler & Armstrong.
- Co-author with Schiffman for 'Consumer Behavior', Arab Word Edition.
- Was offered a Brown Chair position to lead the International Business Development initiative and Executive Education unit.
Board Member (NED) of Trustees
Governance Institute of Directors
04.2015 - 03.2024
- Established the corporate governance code for the institute including the code of ethics.
- Drove the process for launching the institute in two cities in the country (Erbil & Baghdad).
- Designed the program for developing the competence of the board with monthly development sessions.
- Supported the institute in fundraising annually.
- Utilized business contacts for networking and business growth.
- Established the business model for the institute.
- Facilitated the process for recruiting and coaching the executive management team.
Academic Board Member
Regional IT Institute (RITI)
12.2005 - 12.2013
- The Academic Board was responsible for the academic governance of the university by overseeing and maintaining the highest standards in learning, teaching and research.
- Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and stakeholders' surveys.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Resolved management problems, improved operations and provided exceptional client support.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
Academic Board Member
Regional IT Institute
12.2005 - 12.2013
Member of the Board of Directors
Genyx
01.2006 - 12.2008
Commercial Director Middles East & Africa
Orascom Telecom
11.1999 - 04.2000
- Lead the acquisition team for the TeleServe with 11 telecom licenses for a value of 413 million USD.
- Established the operation for 2 operators in Africa.
- Prepared the bidding documents for 3 telecom licenses (of which 2 were won).
- Lead the commercial team and retail operation set up for the business unit in Middle East & Africa Region.
Business Development Planning Manager
Vodafone Egypt
06.1998 - 11.1999
- Reported monthly to the executive board on revenue plan and performance.
- Established the pricing plan for the initial products and services.
- Lead the marketing research assignment for the retail operation location in the country.
- Managed the competitor intelligence unit.
- Designed a pricing model for a winning product price plan in cooperation with IT and finance departments.
- Member of the internal audit committee for business performance.
Senior Marketing Consultant
KMPG Hazem Hassan
03.1996 - 06.1998
- Lead many assignments in the region on merger & acquisition, feasibility studies, market research, consumer insight, & competitive analysis studies.
Education
Doctorate of Business Administration - Strategic Management & International Marketing
Nova Southeastern University
09.1990 - 06.1995
MBA - Marketing & International Business, Minor in Marketing & International Business
Nova University
01.1989 - 08.1990
Diploma of Business English with Distinction - Business
Business Training Institute
09.1988 - 09.1989
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Suez Canal University
09.1984 - 05.1988
Skills
- Corporate Governance
- ESG
- Digital Transformation
- Marketing
- Sales
- Performance Improvement
- Strategy
- Strategic Business Development
Certification
Institute for Management Development (IMD), Switzerland, Switzerland, Digital Transformation Strategy, 10/01/20
Awards
Excellent in Performance and Achieving Results Award, World Bank Group, 01/01/17
Timeline
Independent Board of Director and Audit Committee Member
Egyptair
11.2023 - Current
Board Member (NED) of Trustees
Governance Institute of Directors
04.2015 - 03.2024
Corporate Governance ESG Consultant
International Finance Cooperation (IFC) World Bank
01.2011 - Current
Member of the Board of Directors
Genyx
01.2006 - 12.2008
Academic Board Member
Regional IT Institute (RITI)
12.2005 - 12.2013
Academic Board Member
Regional IT Institute
12.2005 - 12.2013
Executive Member of the Board of Director
Platinum Partners
04.2000 - Current
Managing Director & Board Member
Platinum Partners
04.2000 - Current
Managing Director
SyNet Group
04.2000 - Current
Commercial Director Middles East & Africa
Orascom Telecom
11.1999 - 04.2000
Business Development Planning Manager
Vodafone Egypt
06.1998 - 11.1999
Adjunct Faculty Professor
American University in Cairo
09.1996 - Current
Senior Marketing Consultant
KMPG Hazem Hassan
03.1996 - 06.1998
Doctorate of Business Administration - Strategic Management & International Marketing
Nova Southeastern University
09.1990 - 06.1995
MBA - Marketing & International Business, Minor in Marketing & International Business
Nova University
01.1989 - 08.1990
Diploma of Business English with Distinction - Business
Business Training Institute
09.1988 - 09.1989
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Suez Canal University
09.1984 - 05.1988
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