Degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Business Administration, American University, Cairo; MBA, Cranfield School of Management, UK. Formerly: with Baker Hughes; 8 years with Barclays Capital, London. Since 2008, with The Abraaj Group; currently responsible for and oversees investments in the Middle East and North Africa. Director: Integrated Diagnostics Holdings; Spinneys; Stanford Marine Group; Viking; OMS. Board Member, Endeavor Egypt.