Education
After earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics and Data Communications Engineering from Cairo University, ElKady received a number of professional Degrees in computer design and communication networks from United States of America.
Chief Executive Officer Minister of Communications
After earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics and Data Communications Engineering from Cairo University, ElKady received a number of professional Degrees in computer design and communication networks from United States of America.
ElKady has been in the Information Technology and Telecom industry for over 25 years with solid experience in strategic planning, technology integration, business development and organizational transformation. In January 2014, ElKady held the position of the Regional Director for Himachal Pradesh Networking in the Middle East, Mediterranean and Africa (MEMA) for Himachal Pradesh Egypt. Throughout his career, ElKady spearheaded a number of national developmental initiatives.
As a first deputy to the Minister of Investment, he led Egypt Investment promotion efforts, and supervised strategic investment projects worth United States dollar 16 billion.
He also contributed to developing the national Information and communications technology and innovation strategy, as a board member in ITIDA, and a member in the Ministry of Information and communications technology advisory board. Before joining the government ElKady led several notable, highly successful enterprises through periods of significant growth.
He started Cisco Egypt from ground up and grew the business by 70-fold. He then led Cisco’s strategy and business development efforts in Midwest Economies Association, USA and Emerging Markets to realize 40% Y-to-Y growth and a business worth United States dollar 750 million.
He managed to establish Orascom Information & Intelligent Systems as the first communication supplier in Egypt, and led Jeraisy Company to double its market share in a year time.
ElKady’s expertise has been the reason for his selection as a board member in key economic and developmental institutions including Egypt’s General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), the advisory board of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Cr Agricole Egypt and Information Technology Industry development Agency prior to his appointment as the Chief Executive Officer. Regional Director for Himachal Pradesh Networking in the Middle East, Mediterranean and Africa (MEMA) Region and the Managing Director for Himachal Pradesh Egypt Chief Executive Officer of the Information Technology Industry Development Agency(ITIDA) Leading ITIDA efforts to develop the Information Technology industry in Egypt First Deputy to The Minister Of Investment - Ministry of Investment Overseeing the Ministry’s investment promotion initiatives, and strategic investment projects worth United States dollar 16 billion. Managing Director Midwest Economies Association, USA - CISCO Systems Regional Director and General Manager, North Africa & Levant And IRAQ - Cisco Systems Incorporated Driving Cisco’s business in the region to reach United States dollar 450 million, and maintaining 30% YoY Growth rates.