Field: Research Methods / Decision Making Tools / Digital Transformation

Dr. Khaled Wahba is the author of more than 90 academic business publications and co-author of the book "How to Write Your MBA." He serves as an adjunct Associate Professor at several universities and business schools across Canada, the Netherlands, Romania, Peru, Colombia, Suriname, Kuwait, and Egypt.

With over 30 years of experience in research, management, and teaching, Dr. Wahba has developed deep expertise in data analysis, decision-making, quantitative research methods, systems thinking, and system dynamics. His goal is to share this extensive knowledge beyond academia—supporting corporate clients, business professionals, and individual scholars.

Dr. Wahba earned his BSc and MSc degrees in Systems and Biomedical Engineering from Cairo University in 1985 and 1989, respectively. He later received his PhD from Aachen University of Technology in Germany, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering.

Field: Management

Yasmeen is the Co-founder and CEO of HRD Global and Kuwait Maastricht Management School. She is also a faculty member at MCM Kuwait and Maastricht University (UM). With over 30 years of experience in both business and academia, Yasmeen has built a distinguished career in vocational education, the real estate industry, management consulting, and postgraduate business education. She has been a BSI-certified lead auditor since 1995.

She completed her MSc in Training and Human Resource Management at the University of Leicester, UK, and holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature and Language from Kuwait University. She also holds a Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment and Training from the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

Yasmeen has received numerous awards for her achievements in both academics and sports.

Field: Finance  

Managing Partner at Track Capital and Archer Advisors, and CEO of EPIC Advisory, with over 28 years of experience in finance and investment. Dr. Ibrahim has served on the boards of multiple institutions including Misr Finance for Financial Services and Ma’ak for Microfinance. His expertise includes private equity, venture capital, and portfolio management, supported by international certifications from Imperial College – UK and the EIOD.

He is a financial advisor to IT industry firms under Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and sits on several incubator boards, including FEPS Business Incubator and Loop Trading. Dr. Ibrahim also mentors with Flat6Labs, Injaz, and Endeavour Egypt.

Academically, he is an adjunct faculty member at Maastricht School of Management, AUC, Nile University, and other leading institutions, teaching Finance and Investment across MBA and executive programs. He holds a Doctorate in Business Administration, an MBA from Maastricht School of Management, and postgraduate diplomas in capital markets and project evaluation.

Field: Accounting

Mohamed A. K. Basuony is Chair and Professor of Accounting at the School of Business, American University in Cairo. He previously held positions at the German University in Cairo and Ain Shams University, where he completed his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. He earned his PhD from Brunel University, UK.

With over 25 years of academic and corporate training experience, he has taught in Egypt and the UK and consulted for multinational companies. His research covers performance management, balanced scorecard, management control, corporate governance, and CSR, with publications in several international journals.

Field: Marketing

Adjunct Faculty and Consultant with Maastricht School of Management since 2000, including MsM Kuwait since 2015. Dr. Sharma has taught in over 24 countries and specializes in Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, and Innovation. With more than 38 years of combined industry and academic experience, he is also involved in consultancy and training on CSR, ethical supply chains, and sustainable development. His expertise spans operations, international trade, and franchise development across emerging markets.

Field: Management

Senior Lecturer at Maastricht School of Management and Managing Consultant at Resource Productivity Consulting Services (RPCS), founded in 2000. Dr. Dingli has over 25 years of international experience in strategic planning, change management, human resource development, and productivity improvement. He has trained and consulted across 30 countries in both public and private sectors, delivering programs to more than 5,000 managers.

He is also Managing Partner of Eureka! Advisor, offering academic supervision and consulting for universities and business schools, and Director at Advenio e-Academy, specializing in e-learning solutions. His areas of expertise include Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Leadership, Supply Chain Management, and Operations. Dr. Dingli has extensive industry experience across manufacturing, services, and government institutions.

Field: Human Resources  

Dr. Mohammad Abdullah brings over 30 years of international experience across multiple sectors, including public institutions, non-profit organizations, and multinational companies in Denmark, the UK, France, and Kuwait. He has held senior roles in Sales, Project Management, Human Resources, and Business Development, with a focus on leading cross-functional teams, negotiating complex contracts, and delivering high-impact projects.

He holds a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Westminster, an MBA from Imperial College London, and a PhD in Management from the University of Surrey. His unique combination of technical and managerial expertise adds a practical dimension to his teaching, with a focus on applied leadership, organizational development, and strategic HR practices.

Field: Digital Innovation

PhD-qualified lecturer with 24 years of professional and 12 years of academic experience across Kuwait, the GCC, the UK, and Australia. Combines practical consultancy expertise with academic depth in strategic transformation, digital innovation, and performance improvement. Experienced in teaching university students and executive professionals, with a strong record in curriculum development, assessment, and learner engagement. Known for delivering inclusive, outcome-focused learning environments and for building trust with students and stakeholders through clear communication, professionalism, and empathy.

Field: Human Resources Management, Organization Behaviour and Leadership

Dr. Riham Moawad is a Human Resources Director and Leadership Consultant at Esri North Africa, and CEO of ABLE for Training and Consultation. She also serves as Adjunct Faculty and Examiner at Maastricht School of Management, and teaches at the American University in Cairo. With over 25 years of combined academic and professional experience, she has supported organizations across sectors including government, education, pharmaceuticals, IT, GIS, banking, oil and gas, and hospitality.

She holds an MBA, MPhil, and a Doctorate in Organizational Behaviour from Maastricht School of Management, where her doctoral research focused on leadership and its impact on staff retention and job satisfaction. Dr. Moawad has published several leadership-focused articles in The Effective Executive journal and co-authored a chapter in Cases on Sustainable HRM in the Middle East and Asia (IGI Global). Her dual expertise as an educator and practitioner adds strong applied value to her teaching and consulting work.

Field: Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Senior Director | Adjunct Faculty| Doctorate of Business Administration

Senior Director at the Innovation Hub – AUC, with 20 years of experience in entrepreneurship, innovation, and SME/startup development. Dr. Dalia has led international public funding initiatives that generated over $50 million in investments and created thousands of jobs across 700 enterprises. She served for five years at the Egyptian Cabinet of the Minister of International Cooperation, managing economic relations with European financing institutions, including the European Commission and EBRD.

She has extensive experience managing multicultural teams and has worked globally as a subject matter expert in SME support, access to finance, and corporate innovation. Dr. Dalia holds a DBA and MBA from Maastricht School of Management, and an MSc from Cairo University. She also lectures in Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Management.

Field: Marketing

Dr. Hamed Shamma is the BP Endowed Chair and Associate Professor of Marketing at the American University in Cairo (AUC). He holds a Ph.D. in Marketing from George Washington University, as well as a BA and MBA in Marketing from AUC.

Dr. Shamma co-authored the Arab World Edition of Marketing Management with Philip Kotler and Kevin Keller and has published in leading journals including the Journal of Product and Brand Management and the International Journal of Marketing Studies. His research focuses on corporate marketing, brand strategy, and CRM, with recent work extending to political, social, and entrepreneurial marketing.

He has taught a wide range of marketing courses and presented at major international conferences, receiving multiple best paper awards. Dr. Shamma also has corporate experience with Mobinil (Orange), where he specialized in performance analysis and KPI development. He consults and trains in areas such as corporate branding, marketing strategy, and consumer perception for clients across government, telecom, pharma, and entrepreneurship sectors.

Field: Economics

Chairman & CEO | Sustainability & ESG Expert | Economic & Climate Strategist

Dr. Ehab Shalaby is a senior consultant, researcher, and lecturer specializing in economics, sustainability, and climate finance, with over 20 years of experience in policy advising, consulting, and academia. As the CEO of DCarbon Global, he has led transformative strategies in sustainable finance, ESG governance, and climate transition policies across multiple industries, including finance, telecom, energy, real estate, telecom, oil and gas and petrochemicals.

Dr. Shalaby earned his Ph.D. in Sustainable Development from the Faculty of Economics and Political Science, Cairo University, in collaboration with the Free University of Berlin, Germany. His research has focused on sustainability-driven economic policies.