General Assembly 2022

Brief CV:
Dr. Ahmed El-Dery PhD in green economy and sustainable development, Benha University 2022 Vice Chairman of New Look Travel Member of the Board of Directors of the Egyptian Federation of Chambers of Tourism Head of the Sustainable Tourism Committee of the Egyptian Federation of Chambers of Tourism

Motivation for candidacy to become a Board Member of the German-Arab Chamber of Industry and Commerce:
My motivation is moving towards sustainability and looking at the map of climate change in transforming all facilities green. Therefore, it is our social duty and economic responsibility to raise awareness and support all sectors for the development in the whole world .  AHK always strives for technological development while preserving the environment.

Brief CV:

• Managing Director East Port Said Development Co., National Egyptian Railway Industries Co., and Egyptian German Automotive Co.
• AUC - Chair of School of Business Dean's Strategic Advisory Board & Adjunct Faculty at AUC 1986-2001 & Fall 2022
• Chairman: Egyptian Kuwaiti Foundry Co., Gulf Oil Egypt Co.
• Board Directorships: Industrial Development Group, Egyptian Center for Public Opinion Research (Baseera), National Academy for Science and Skills, Engineering Export Council, Export Development Fund, Egyptian Centre for Economic Studies
• Past Directorships: Federation of Egyptian Industries, Egyptian Competition Authority, Suez Canal Economic Zone, Elsewedy Electric
• Vice President African Association of Automobile Manufacturers
• Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering, MBA and Ph. D. Management science from the University of Alabama, USA.

Motivation for candidacy to become a Board Member of the German-Arab Chamber of Industry and Commerce:
I am motivated to work on fostering regional cooperation and promoting greater business opportunities between Germany, Egypt, Middle East and Africa in the fields of investment, trade, vocational training education. Egypt has so many investment opportunities that can integrate well with advanced German value chains in many sectors such as the manufacturing and development of: electrical/electronic equipment, automotive and communications. I recognize the importance of remaining at the forefront of developing market needs, technologies and innovation, which is why I believe we should expand partnerships with leading academic, research and business institutions, with the aim of moving forward with trade, investments, education, and Technology Transfer for the mutual benefit and complementarity between Egyptian and German partners.

Brief CV:

• Elec Engineer graduated May 1982.
• Vice President for Business Development & Training
• Chief of Industry committee for the National Dialogue
• MOB AOTS EGYPT
• GEVET MOB
• Ex member of Egyptian engineers syndicate
• Chief of Media & Communication committee at chamber of engineering industries
•  Chief of Exhibitions committee at chamber of engineering industries of FEI

Motivation for candidacy to become a Board Member of the German-Arab Chamber of Industry and Commerce:

• Enforcement mutual relations between Germany & Egypt
• Helping Egyptian Industries to get technical training & assistance from Germany and EU.
• Providing consultations to German investors to get benefits from investment in Egypt

Brief CV:
Kareem Adel Digital Hub CEO and Certified Corporate Director Education : - PHD in Management(Candidate) -Swiss school of business research -Zurich Switzerland – 2023 - M.Sc. of Engineering in information systems management – Vienna Technical University of applied sciences – Austria -2017 - B.Sc. of Computer Engineering – Alazhar University -Cairo Egypt– 2007 Professional Certificates : - Certified Corporate Director – IFC (International Finance Corporation) and FRA Egypt – 2021 - Leading Others – Leadership Program – Maersk – Copenhagen Denmark -2014 - IT & Governance : COBIT 5 , ISO 27001 , ISO 20000 , PCI DSS , CCNP , OCP , ITSM ,…etc Professional Career : - CEO – Digital Hub S.A.E - Egypt - Governance & Tech Consultant – Reach Management UK - IT Projects Leader – AP Moller Maersk Group

Motivation for candidacy to become a Board Member of the German-Arab Chamber of Industry and Commerce:
I think Egypt and Germany are great nations . AHK has a great stuff that could move forward the business relationship between the two countries . I'd like to cooperate with the AHK board to setting/following up strategy and initiatives to empower both countries economy specially in the information technology sector . Moreover inclusion of the SME's and startups from both countries would make a difference .

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Eng. Tarek ElGamal is Chairman of ROCC. Redcon for Offices and Commercial Centers. He is a Consultant & Civil Engineer with 35+ years’ Experience in Business, Construction & Real estate Development. Chairman of 10 companies, Board of Directors member in 9 Top notch business and real-estate Companies, Advisory Board Member in 5 Big Investment and real-estate Companies, Board of Directors member in 2 National federations, 2 governmental companies. He is in FIABCI Board of Directors member and 8 international chambers and councils. ROCC is a member in the “Egypt Green Building Council”. Eng. Tarek is one of the pioneers to adopt the sustainability and green buildings standards 14 years ago in “Bank Audi” acquired (FAB).

Motivation for candidacy to become a Board Member of the German-Arab Chamber of Industry and Commerce:
Since I've under my belt +35 years in the field of construction and real estate, we've networked with major German and international business players, I've had the privilege of being a member of the German-Arab Chamber of Industry and Commerce for the past ten years, and I hold numerous titles in Egyptian and international business federations and communities. Furthermore, because real estate represents 20% of Egypt's GDP and we spend more than 90% of our lives in buildings. For all of the aforementioned reasons, I believe I can play a critical role in promoting and connecting German and Egyptian businesses.

My motivation is moving towards sustainability and looking at the map of climate change in transforming all facilities green. Therefore, it is our social duty and economic responsibility to raise awareness and support all sectors for the development in the whole world. AHK always strives for technological development while preserving the environment.

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Dr. Riad obtained his B.Sc. degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Cairo, specializing in industrial engineering in Aachen, Germany & obtained a PhD in the Industrial Engineering from the USA.
He is a Member and Chairman of several of companies and organizations at past and present including:

• Chairman, CEO & founder: BAVARIA Egypt S.A.E.
• Chairman, Managing Director & founder: BAVARIA Free Zone S.A.E.
• Chairman Managing Director & founder: Delta Integrated Industries S.A.E., 2016 till today
• CEO: BAVARIA Brandschutz Industrie GmbH & CO.KG – Fire Protection, Nürnberg – Germany,
• Chairman of Egypt- Germany Business Council .
• Board Member: Egyptian Businessmen’s Association.
• Chairman of the Confederation of Egyptian European Business Association (CEEBA) 2006-2008 & 2012-2014
• Chairman of ARAB FEDERATION for Protection of Intellectual property rights (2006-2016)

Motivation for candidacy to become a Board Member of the German-Arab Chamber of Industry and Commerce:
With a new term as an AHK board member, I look forward to using my experience and commitment to continue making a significant contribution and impact with my experience and dedication to the German-Arab Chamber of Industry and Commerce.

• To act supportively to the Chamber’s policy and activities
• To act positively for the integration of the business community of the members of the Chamber and to promote exchange of experiences for problem solving among the business community.
• Act in support for training programs provided by the Chamber and encourage extend of membership community sustainably with the objective of up keeping the standard level of the membership community

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• Birth date:
  2-10-1989
• Latest training and certificates which got it:
  1- Master's degree in Business Administration From CAOA
  2- British Board Business Administration Certificate
  3- Master's degree in business administration from the British Academy.
• function:
  Owner & CEO of Calendula Herbs For import & Export Co-owner & CEO Of Calendula Herbs Spices For import & Export . Hobbies: Traveling - Reading - Volunteering - Investment and Business Management .
• Experience:
  I have extensive experience in Herbs organic planting ,the production , export of aromatic medicinal plants ,Herbs ,Spices and herbal tea ( raw material sector ). Honors and participations: i honored as the best farmer from FAO organization for the year 2020th on The World Food Day.
  participated in more than one agricultural program on a various satellite channels, you can view it here.
  Participation as an exhibitor company in the German Biofach Exhibition 2022 .

Motivation for candidacy to become a Board Member of the German-Arab Chamber of Industry and Commerce:

• As a young entrepreneur, I aspire to have an active role in AHK
• Assistance in the development of Egyptian-German trade relations and participation in projects entrusted to this goal.
• To truly be a part of spreading the culture of organic farming
• To be an honorable front for the Egyptian product within the German market, especially that my company is an exhibitor at the German Biofach exhibition.
• show , discussing all the points that affect on the strength of the Egyptian market against its German counterpart.
• Discussing all that the Egyptian side lacks in our field in order to achieve the highest export percentage.
• Our belief in the initiative of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in the effective role of youth , community participation in order to advance the economy of the Egyptian state .

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Date of Birth : July 8th , 1962 Nationality : Egyptian - Marital Status : Married and have 2 children Linked in : linkedin.com/in/alaa-kamal-9403b019 Education : B.SC. in Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering -, Alexandria University Current Position : INP Deutchland – INP Egypt LLC - Managing Director from 2016 to date Past position : Jacop- Jesa Morocco - Construction Manager from 2014 till 2015 : London Mining - UK - Construction Manager from 2009 till 2014 : UHDE GmbH - Construction Manager from 1988 till 2009

Motivation for candidacy to become a Board Member of the German-Arab Chamber of Industry and Commerce:

• Promoting German company for new project in Egypt
• Allocate new Business opportunities and encourage German company to invest in Egypt
• Help and support AHK effort to increase awareness of the green Energy and sustainable development goals for both the society and environmental.
• Strengthen the relationship between the German and Egyptian companies through AHK

Brief CV:
Gerd Bitterlich is President & CEO of Mercedes-Benz Egypt since July 1, 2021. He has more than 30 years of international experience across various strategic areas such as business development, finance, retail operations, dealer development and sales and marketing. Prior to his role in Egypt, he worked in Korea, China & Luxembourg. Additionally he held various senior management positions at Mercedes-Benz AG Headquarters and Mercedes-Benz Bank in Stuttgart/Germany.   

Motivation for candidacy to become a Board Member of the German-Arab Chamber of Industry and Commerce:
“I feel it’s time for me to positively contribute to further enhance the German-Egyptian business community, I find great pleasure in both cultivating the professional dialogue between business and politics and in promoting the success of the German-Egyptian companies represented by the German-Arab Chamber of Industry and Commerce (GACIC) which is considered to be the largest organization in the framework of business cooperation between Germany and the Arab world”

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Mohammed is responsible for the company’s in-country presence and growth strategy, including sales, marketing, and operations in Egypt. Mohammed will drive SAP Egypt’s growth plan and lead global education & training platforms to expand Egypt’s digital ecosystem and workforce.
With more than 20 years of IT & Telecom industries experience and a successful leadership track record in international Sales and Business Development across the Middle East and Africa, Mohammed is well positioned to lead our Egypt business. In his prior role, he was SAP Head of Energy & Utilities Industry for the UAE, Mohammed was awarded the UAE Gold Visa by the Dubai Government for leading the growth of the business for the Industry in the region. Before this, he was the SAP Regional Head of the Telecom Industry leading the account management, sales, and business development for all Telco’s in KSA, UAE, Kuwait, and Egypt. Mohammed has a Master of Business Administration from the SBS Swiss Business School in Zurich, Switzerland

Motivation for candidacy to become a Board Member of the German-Arab Chamber of Industry and Commerce:
To leverage on SAP innovations in contributing to Egypt development and digital transformation. To be part of the strategy setting and future planning of the development and growth projects for the country. finally, to work hand in hand with the board in finding resolutions for reducing the unemployment rates, developing youth and creating solutions for the country sustainability. Last but not least, supporting in branding Egypt's name in the digital transformation field.

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Sameh Sabry, an Engineer and a holder of a Master’s degree in Business Administration, has 20 years of international experience in oil and gas industry in North Africa and Europe. Mr. Sabry’s latest position was the General Manager of DEA’s business in Algeria (2017-2018), where he managed (with partners) the start of production from DEA’s first gas project in Algeria. Mr. Sabry is extensively experienced in Egypt’s oil gas industry in both of upstream as well as downstream sectors. He assumes number of volunteer roles, including being the Chairman of the Egypt Oil & Gas committee (association of international oil and gas companies) as well as being the chairman of the Economic sub-committee in the Gas Industry Advisory Committee supporting the East Med Gas Forum countries. Since he joined Wintershall Dea in 2008, Mr. Sabry has assumed various positions in Egypt (2008-2011 and 2014-2017), latest was assuming the role of the Deputy General Manager in Egypt. From 2012 to 2014, Mr. Sabry has been assigned as DEA’s Commercial Manager for Europe, based in DEA’s headquarters in Hamburg

Motivation for candidacy to become a Board Member of the German-Arab Chamber of Industry and Commerce:
the German chamber in Egypt has a vision the most valued service provider for businesses engaged in bilateral trade, service providers and investors, the representative body for German business in Egypt, an accepted dialogue partner for both Egyptian and German institutions and both the Egyptian and the German governments and many more ambitious plans for the German Egyptian ties.

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Ambassador Yasser Elnaggar is the Chairman of the Board for the Suez Cement Group of Companies - a subsidiary of Heidelberg Materials.  Elnaggar got his M.A. in Social Sciences from the University of Chicago, his Post Graduate Diploma in International Relations and Development from the Netherlands, and his B.A. in Economics from Cairo University. Previously, Elnaggar served as CEO of the Chemical Industries Holding Company (CIHC). Prior to that, the Ambassador served as the Principal Deputy Minister of Investment. He also served as Principal Deputy Minister of Planning, Monitoring and Administrative Reform.  Ambassador Yasser Elnaggar has more than 25 years of experience as a career diplomat. From 2010 to 2014, Elnaggar served as the Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Washington, DC.

Motivation for candidacy to become a Board Member of the German-Arab Chamber of Industry and Commerce:
My interest in the position of Board Member at the German-Arab Chamber of Industry and Commerce is based on the belief that the reputable entity can benefit from my unusually broad work experience and background.

The German-Arab Chamber of Industry and Commerce is a reputable organization that I have interacted with for some time now, and I admire the work you're doing in connecting and empowering the German companies based in Egypt.

With my vast experience as an advisor to policy makers, I can actively support your mission of representing the German industry in Egypt and acting as a liaison between policy makers and institutions between both countries.

Brief CV:
I grew up between Germany and Egypt. After high school, I made my banking diploma with Deutsche Bank and studied International Business in Pforzheim, Monterrey, Madrid and Bangalore. Subsequently, I made my MBA (International Consulting), my Financial Analyst (CIIA) and became a Certified Stock Exchange Trader with Deutsche Börse Group. I worked for Baader Bank, Munich as advisor to the CEO in charge of the International Business and sat on the Board at GBCM in Muscat. In 2011, I set up my company FIC Frankfurt International. Furthermore, I am the Representative of the Frankfurt Financial Centre in the MENA.

Motivation for candidacy to become a Board Member of the German-Arab Chamber of Industry and Commerce:
As the CEO and Founder of FIC Frankfurt International, I am advising both Egyptian and German decision makers in their business and investment aspirations between the two countries. Furthermore, I represent the Frankfurt Financial Center in the MENA-Region.

As a matter of fact, my history in connecting continents reaches back almost five decades: As the son of an Egyptian father and a German mother and as a former DEO student, I’ve been building bridges between Egypt and Germany since my childhood.

Having been a board member of the AHK for the last two years, I continue to be fully committed to playing an active role in contributing positively to the AHK and its members for the second term.