Board of Trustees
Board of Trustees
His Excellency Dr. Amr Talaat
Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Dr. Amr Talaat served as Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology from June 14, 2018, to February 11, 2026. During his tenure, he led the “Digital Egypt” national strategy, which drove digital transformation, strengthened digital infrastructure, expanded telecom services, built digital skills, and advanced technological innovation, helping turn the ICT sector into a productive, service-oriented sector.
With over three decades in the field, he began his career at IBM Egypt in 1988 and rose through its management ranks to become General Manager of IBM Egypt in 2010. He is also an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University.
Dr. Talaat holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications Engineering from Cairo University, a master’s in Computer Science from the Illinois Institute of Technology (USA), an MBA, and a doctorate in Business Administration (Strategic Management) from ESLSCA Business School Paris. He combines strategic vision with technical expertise to strengthen Egypt’s position in digital technology regionally and internationally.
His Excellency Prof. Sherif Hammad
Member
Professor Hammad, a former Minister of Scientific Research, is the founder and Chief technology officer of Garraio, LLC, a service provider for automotive embedded systems, since 2015. He also serves as a computer engineering professor at Ain Shams University. Previously, he held roles as Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs, and as Dean of the Faculty of Engineering for three years.
His Excellency Prof. Motaz Khorshid
Member
Professor Khorshid, who previously served as the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Egypt in 2011, held leadership roles as Vice President at Cairo University and subsequently at the British University in Egypt. Presently, he holds the position of Professor of Decision Support at the Faculty of Computing and Artificial Intelligence at Cairo University.
Excellency Ambassador Ehab Badawi
Member
In October 2020, Ambassador Badawi became Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs after serving as Egypt's ambassador to France since September 2014. Before this, he was the Official Spokesman for the Presidency of the Republic and led the Cairo Regional Training Center for Conflict Resolution and Peacekeeping in Africa. He is Egypt’s ambassador to Spain from April/May 2024.
Mr. Hesham Okasha
Member
Mr. Hisham Okasha was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Banque Misr in September 2024, bringing over 30 years of banking experience. He joined the National Bank of Egypt in April 2008 as Deputy Chairman, playing a key role in restructuring the bank during the Central Bank of Egypt’s reform program, and served as Chairman from August 2013 to September 2024. Mr. Okasha holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Computer Science and a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from the American University in Cairo.
His Excellency Prof. Dr. Sherif Sedky
Member
Prof. Dr. Sherif Sedky has over 31 years of experience at institutions like UC Berkeley and Stanford. He has published over 100 articles, holds 19 patents, and served as the Founding Provost of Zewail City, creating a world-class university. In August 2022, he became the CEO of the Egyptian Space Agency. Dr. Sedky has received multiple prestigious awards, including the Abdul Hameed Shoman Prize.
Prof. Ahmed Hamad
Member
Professor Ahmed Mohamed Hamad was appointed Acting President of Egypt University of Informatics (EUI) effective April 13, 2025. Prior to this role, he was named EUI’s Vice President for Academic Affairs in September 2024.
Prof. Hamad holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Orsay, France, which he earned in 1981 with a specialization in electronic systems analysis. His academic career began at Ain Shams University’s Faculty of Computer and Information Sciences, where he progressed from Demonstrator to Assistant Professor, and later to Professor, starting in 1998.
Prof. Khaled Ismail
Member
Prof. Khaled Ismail, founder and chairman of KI Angel, holds key roles in investment, including at Feather Invest and Leap Ventures Investment Committee. He advises the Egyptian American Foundation Fund and serves on the board of El Sewedy Electric Company. Prof. Ismail has also served on the Presidential Advisory Council for Economic Development. Renowned for founding SySDSoft, acquired by Intel in 2011, he held the position of managing director of Intel Mobile Communications from 2011 to 2014.
Prof. Said Megahed
Member
Professor Megahed is a leading scientist in Cairo University's Faculty of Engineering, specializing in Robotics, Dynamics, and Control, with over 100 published papers. He received his Ph.D. in Automation and Robotics from Paul Sabatier University, France. Prof. Megahed held significant leadership positions, including Vice President for Research and Acting President at the Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology.
Dr. Mohamed Hammady
Member
Dr. Hammadi served as the Chief Technology Officer of Sky Group. He spearheaded the development of a comprehensive technology strategy across European Sky territories, overseeing critical areas such as Sky TV services, broadband, mobile, and cybersecurity initiatives. Additionally, as a non-executive director of the U.K.'s Standards Authority for Networks and Services Interoperability (NICC), he advocates for industry standards.
Prof. Ahmed Khattab
Member
Prof. Ahmed Khattab is the Director of the National Telecommunication Institute in Cairo, Egypt, since May 2023. He has over 12 years of experience at The American University in Cairo, where he has progressed from Adjunct Assistant Professor to Professor. Previously, he was a Professor at Cairo University and Director of the High Technology Center. Prof. Khattab holds a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and has focused his research on spectrum sensing and communication systems.
Dr. Heba Saleh
Member
Dr. Heba Saleh has been the Chairwoman of the Information Technology Institute (ITI) since 2011, driving key initiatives in technology education in Egypt. She is a Board Member at Exceed Company and directed the EduEgypt Initiative, benefiting 45,000 students with a 70% job placement rate. Dr. Saleh holds a Ph.D. from the University of Sunderland and has extensive experience in project management. Her contributions significantly impact the field of information technology.
Dr. Almoataz Bellah Ahmed Taha
Director of Technical Secretariat of the Board of Trustees
Dr. Al-Moataz Bellah Taha oversees strategic projects as Chief of the Minister's Office at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and directs the Technical Office at ITIDA. With vast experience, he held key roles at ITIDA, the Egyptian Cabinet, RITSEC, and GARPAD. Dr. Taha also serves on the boards of Egypt Post and Silicon Waha, guiding strategic directions.
