Hesham is a versatile Marketing Director, keynote speaker, and podcaster, bringing over two decades of leadership experience across the pharmaceutical industry in the Middle East and Africa (MEA). He currently spearheads strategic marketing and digital transformation initiatives at a leading pharma company in MEA, with a strong focus on AI-driven customer engagement, business model innovation, and organizational agility. Hesham delivers insights across a wide spectrum of topics, including strategic marketing, project management, customer journey design, cultural transformation, and digital transformation. His credibility is anchored in a strong academic and professional foundation: he holds an MBA, is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), a Certified Digital Marketing Professional (cDMP), and holds a Diploma in Sales Management and Marketing. Hesham’s contributions to the field have earned him global recognition, including being the Platinum Winner at the AVA Digital Awards 2025 for Excellence in Digital Strategy and Implementation and a finalist at the Eye for Pharma Awards 2015 for Most Impactful Global Initiatives (now known as the Reuters Events Pharma Awards). Hesham is committed to empowering professionals and organizations to thrive in a world defined by digital acceleration, customer-centric innovation, and cultural evolution.

What
will you gain from working with me as a mentee?

• A roadmap to conflict management with confidence
• Develop adaptive leadership approach
• Manage teams effectively

I have worked across different cultures and nationalities with ability to understand and navigate cultural nuances

Expected
level of mentee experience: Novice (up to 1 year of experience), Begginer (1-3 years), Intermediate (3-5 years)

Expected
level of mentee experience in project management: Novice (up to 1 year of experience), Begginer (1-3 years)