People of QuickWins

As with any Partnership, you put your trust in us to deliver the change you envision at the standard you expect. We invest generously in our people and ensure we all share the same values and principles we stand by. We leverage our knowledge and experience and bring you top certified experts and team members in the field. We are proud of the team we have built over the tenure of QuickWins.

OUR PARTNERS

Hesham Afifi

  • Non-Executive Board Member of QuickWins with 15+ years of experience across the Middle East, Europe, and the USA. During his career he has led several diversified projects in which he participated in developing comprehensive transformation programs, corporate strategies, business models, organization development programs, performance assessment programs, future projections & business plans, and HR systems for several corporations and organizations in different business fields, government entities, and NGOs in the Middle East. He also has a wide experience in strategic management projects, implementing pre-developed plans and strategies in addition to launching newly established businesses. Moreover, he has been working as a board member for a financing, leasing, and factoring enterprise. In addition to the above, he has been working as a strategist for governmental entities across the GCC region and Egypt.

Ramy Farouk

  • Managing Director of QuickWins with 20 years of experience across the Middle East and in the USA. During his career, he has led several diversified projects in which he participated in developing comprehensive transformation programs, corporate strategies, business models, organization development programs, future projections & business plans, and HR systems for several corporations and organizations in different business fields, government entities, and NGOs in the Middle East. He also has a wide experience in strategic management projects, implementing pre-developed plans and strategies in addition to launching newly established businesses. His work in financial advisory also includes enterprise assessment and valuation, fundraising, and deal structuring for various transactions across different sectors in the region. He has led the development and delivery of various development programs focusing on leadership, strategy, and financial literacy. He is a certified leadership coach. He has also served as an adjunct instructor at the American University in Cairo.

Muhammad Saady

  • Regional Partner at QuickWins with 15+ years of experience working and leading different teams across different countries on several diversified projects in which he participated in developing strategies, governance, business models entities structures. In addition to HR systems, platforms, individual and corporate assessments, and developmental programs. He is also managing the implementation with hands-on experience of the developed strategies and systems, moreover, his contribution in managing the newly established companies and startups. Previously, Muhammad has been working as an IT consultant with different clients in various industries, automating their business processes, digitalizing their marketing channels, and setting the e-business strategies for the whole organization through adequate modules, systems, and platforms. Muhammad as well is handling all business development activities, bringing in new leads and channels in the MENA region. In addition to his participation in setting the marketing and sales strategies for internally and externally. Muhammad started his professional career as a training consultant, assessing and analyzing clients’ needs and identifying the adequate behavioral learning and developmental programs.

Dr. Bader Altraiji

  • Director at QuickWins with 20 years of experience, Elaish succeeded in managing the implementation of strategy and organizational transformation programs. He led those programs from strategy design to implementation, establishing PMO offices and facilitating change management programs. He advised corporate owners and executives on how to change their strategy to manage risks and threats; this included changing their business models and market strategies. He also directed human capital development programs that included leadership training and coaching initiatives. He worked on more than 20 strategic assignments at all GCC countries for more than 8 years, in which he got the opportunity to coach executives working in prominent private sector corporations and governmental entities. Furthermore, he supervised the Business Strategy and the feasibility studies of more than 20 small and medium enterprises in the food and beverage sector. During his time at IBM, he lead change management programs for mega digital transformation projects mainly governmental SAP implementations in the MEA region

Farid Abohadid

  • Partner at QuickWins, he has worked on & led different consulting and training projects in the MEA region since he joined QW in 2017. He started his career in the FMCG sector by working at Danone Egypt and Procter & Gamble Egypt. For more than 15 years, he has supported different startups and youths to grow in their professional lives and grow their businesses by being a freelance trainer and mentor, offering his services through different organizations. Farid has led different governmental initiatives with the Ministry of Trade & Industry in Egypt, such as scaling up SMEs, the Industrial Innovation Award –Ebtaker 2020 and the Khatwa competition for job quality, where he led the whole initiatives from developing the concept through the branding, outreach, selection, and delivery of the scope. Farid has some investment activities in the Agribusiness sector, and he is highly concerned about education. He established an educational institute in 2010, offering its academic program using project-based learning (PBL) methodology, and currently he is the Chairman of the Board.

SENIOR MANAGERS

Mohamed Elaish

  • A strategic leader with a proven track record in transforming businesses through change management initiatives. Utilizes a team approach to drive organizational improvements and the implementation of best practices in addition to setting long-term strategies. Dynamic and result-oriented with a strong track record of performance in turnaround and high-paced organizations through the implementation of cost-cutting goals, whilst keeping a sharp eye on profitability matters.

    Led and participated in more than 250 teams throughout working career, focused on increasing productivity and maximizing effectiveness through effective leadership and technology applications. Resided as a board member on different company boards in various sectors. Tech-savvy, with an entrepreneurial spirit, having managed a private technology consultancy and led several corporate technology projects. Experienced in monitoring legal compliance and relevant laws and regulations in different sectors. Active in community relations and promoting Corporate Social Responsibility.

Adel Bakr

  • Aley is a senior manager at QuickWins with 15+ years of experience working and leading different teams on several diversified projects in which he participated in developing strategies, Business Models & Structures, Future Projections & Plans, HR Systems and manuals of several corporations in different business fields in the Middle East. Before joining QuickWins, He also worked in several well-known companies in Egypt across different sectors, specifically in Content Consulting as Business Development as he gained hands-on experience in the content consulting sector. Afterwards, he moved to one of the biggest water treatment manufacturers in the Egypt as Brand Manager responsible for studying the market, market needs, and consumer behavior. In addition to working closely with the factory, R&D, QA, QC and production team to come-up with the best quality in the market and marketing budget and sales forecasting with the sales team, and for 7 years, his focus was on the Retail & Retail Management. He joined the largest Bookstore chain in Egypt, as a Marketing Manager responsible for developing the business-lines portfolio and worked on the expansion of the chain in the market by owned & franchised stores, Then, he was assigned to a be a Management team member in the chain.

Mohamed Kamel

  • Head of Product Management at QuickWins, he works as a Senior Manager and Training Consultant, where he manages the Learning & Development projects in Egypt & the GCC region. As part of his engagements, Mohamed designs and delivers developmental workshops for different levels in the areas of management, strategy, sales, customer care, and interpersonal skills.

    Before QuickWins, Mohamed has been working as a Business Development Manager and Training Consultant at Skills Worldwide, where he was mainly responsible for all business development activities and developing training program materials, performing training needs analysis for organizations and customizing the training program materials according to their needs. Before entering the Training and Consulting field, Kamel was a Store Manager at Raya Distribution, he was responsible for the biggest Raya store at Alexandria then. After graduation, Kamel’s first work experience was at International Company for Press Supplies (ATC), and he worked there as a Cost Accountant.

    Certified Assessor & Facilitator from different entities (Profiles International – USA, , Edward de Bono center – UK, Simdustry – Germany, Carew International – USA)

Aley Fathy

  • Senior Manager at QuickWins with 15 years of experience formulating and implementing strategies, business models, structures, and systems for a number of corporations in different business fields in the Middle East. He leads the business process management practice in QuickWins. During his tenure he has led teams in developing business process mapping, reengineering, and automation across several industries, including government, retail, distribution, and real estate. Previously he has been working as an IT consultant, where he led the digital transformation of different clients in several industries through implementing ERP, HR, CRM, and intranet systems. He also worked as a training consultant, developing and delivering highly specialized training programs in the fields of technology and management. He started his career as a physician and medical researcher.

MANAGERS

Houssam Said

  • Houssam is a Country Manager at Quick-Wins leading the firm’s strategic global expansion into East Africa. With over 14 Years of experience in Quick-Wins, Houssam has led the management and successful implementation of various key projects in science and research, human resources, government, development banking, media, private, and social sectors across the Middle East and Africa. Throughout his tenure with Quick-Wins he has managed projects in succession planning & management, governance, leadership development, business plans & feasibility studies, corporate transformation & restructuring, compensation, digitization and performance dashboards’ automation, and dynamic financial modeling & valuations. He has worked in a wide range of projects across a dynamic range of industries with a key focus on breeding a culture of organizational efficiency, sustainability, and growth with the use and support of the right tools, partners, people and processes.

Ahmed AlAwady

  • Manager at Quick-Wins with 15 years of experience, worked in highly diversified work environments that allowed him to explore and influence different business and societal segments. He was involved in NGOs, private, and governmental sectors as a business executive, in which he participated in developing business models and operations manuals for several corporations in different business fields in Egypt and KSA. Before joining Quick-Wins, He also worked in several well-known companies in Egypt across different sectors, especially in operations as he gained hands-on experience in the operations field. Additionally, he ventured into the marketing industry, establishing his branding agency to assist entities in various industries to craft compelling brand narratives and achieve remarkable success. Recognizing the significance of the public sector, he transitioned to the government sector, where he served as a project manager in the Project Implementation Unit (PIU). In this role, he oversaw the execution of projects funded by esteemed international donors such as the World Bank and the European Investment Bank. This experience allowed him to leverage his managerial acumen and expertise to ensure seamless project implementation and successful outcomes, his career path in both operations and marketing underscores his comprehensive understanding of the intricacies of business strategy and development.

Mohamed Sheir

  • Manager at Quick-Wins with 15 years of experience in MENA region. During his career he has led numerous diversified projects, participating in developing digital transformation projects, orchestrating multiple solutions together to reach the one island business approach in different business fields. Mohamed, also has a wide experience in project management as he has led more than 14 successful complex projects. He is known for implementing different technologies platforms, while achieving the desired key success factors for the stakeholders across the organizations sectors and the different fields in the business.