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Hatem Dowidar
Hatem Dowidar
Born1969 [1]
Alexandria, Egypt [2]
NationalityEgyptian [3]
EducationCairo University (B.Sc. in Communications and Electronics Engineering) [4]
Alma materAmerican University in Cairo (MBA) [5]
OccupationBusiness executive [6]
Years active1991–present [7]
Known forLeading e&'s transformation into a global tech conglomerate [8]
TitleGroup CEO of e& [9]
Websitewww.eand.com

Hatem Dowidar (born 1969) is an Egyptian business executive who serves as the Group CEO of e&, formerly known as Etisalat Group. He is known for driving e&'s transformation into a global digital and investment powerhouse with presence in over 38 countries.[10]

Early life and education

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Dowidar was born in Cairo, Egypt. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Communications and Electronics Engineering from Cairo University, followed by a postgraduate diploma in Industrial Engineering and an MBA from the American University in Cairo.[11]

He completed executive education programs at institutions such as the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, IMD, London Business School, and Kellogg School of Management.[12]

Career

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Early career

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Dowidar began his career at AEG/Deutsche Aerospace in 1991 and later worked at Procter & Gamble in various marketing roles.[13]

Vodafone Group

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He joined Vodafone Egypt in 1999 as Marketing Director and rose to CEO in 2009. He led the company to market leadership and profitability. Dowidar later held international roles, including CEO of Vodafone Malta, CEO of Partner Markets, and Regional Director for Emerging Markets.[14]

e& Group

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Dowidar joined Etisalat in 2015 as Group COO, became CEO International in 2016, and Group CEO in 2020. Under his leadership, the company rebranded to e& in 2022, expanded globally, and diversified into fintech, AI, cybersecurity, and entertainment.[15]

Transformation of e&

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Dowidar led e&’s repositioning from a telecom operator into a global technology brand. By 2024, e& was ranked the Most Valuable Brand Portfolio in the Middle East and Africa.[16]

Board memberships

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Dowidar holds multiple board roles in technology and telecom sectors:

Board Memberships
Organization Role
Vodafone Group Non-Executive Director
Etihad Etisalat (Mobily) Board Member
Maroc Telecom Board Member
Etisalat Egypt Board Member
Khalifa University Trustee
GSMA Board Member
UN Internet Governance Forum Leadership Panel

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Awards and recognition

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  • Global Merit Leader CEO of the Year 2023 – Telecom Review[19]
  • Brand Guardianship Index 2024 – Ranked #1 Telecom Leader Globally[20]
  • Top CEOs 2024 – Ranked #9 by Forbes Middle East[21]
  • Corporate Leadership Award – Takreem Foundation[22]

Philanthropy

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Dowidar advocates for digital inclusion and has supported governance forums such as the UN IGF, promoting responsible internet policy and access.[23]

Personal life

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Dowidar was born into a family with media and aviation backgrounds. His father, Galal Dowidar, was editor of Al Akhbar newspaper and head of the Egyptian Travel Writers Association. His mother worked as head of publicity for EgyptAir.[24]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Hatem Dowidar". Arabian Business. 2012-08-29. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
  2. ^ "Hatem G. Dowidar- CEO, Vodafone Egypt". Arabian Business. 2024-10-02. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
  3. ^ "TOP CEOs 2024". Arabian Business. 2024-10-02. Retrieved 2005-11-20.
  4. ^ "Who is Hatem Dowidar?". Arabian Business. 2024-10-02. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
  5. ^ "Top CEOs 2024?". Arabian Business. 2024-10-02. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
  6. ^ "Senior Management". Arabian Business. 2024-10-02. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
  7. ^ "Senior Management". etisalat and. 2024-10-02. Retrieved 2025-05-28.
  8. ^ "The 100: Hatem Dowidar, Group CEO, e&". Arabian Business. 2024-10-02. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
  9. ^ "Senior Management". Arabian Business. 2024-10-02. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
  10. ^ "Meet Hatem Dowidar: The man behind e&'s growth". Arabian Business. 2024-10-02. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
  11. ^ "Egyptian Hatem Dowidar made CEO of Etisalat". Forbes Middle East. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
  12. ^ "Hatem Dowidar - Board of Directors". Vodafone Group. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
  13. ^ "Who is Hatem Dowidar?". Times of Malta. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
  14. ^ "Hatem Dowidar - Board Biography". Vodafone Group. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
  15. ^ "Championing Change: Hatem Dowidar". Entrepreneur Middle East. 2024-10-14. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
  16. ^ "e&'s Hatem Dowidar decodes H1 2024 results". Gulf Business. 2024-08-01. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
  17. ^ "Hatem Dowidar - GSMA Leadership". GSMA. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
  18. ^ "IGF Leadership Panel". United Nations Internet Governance Forum. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
  19. ^ "e& CEO wins Global Merit Leader award". Telecom Review. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
  20. ^ "Brand Guardianship Index 2024". Brand Finance. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
  21. ^ "Top CEOs 2024: Hatem Dowidar". Forbes Middle East. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
  22. ^ "Hatem Dowidar – Takreem Honouree". Takreem. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
  23. ^ "Leadership Panel Members – IGF". UN IGF. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
  24. ^ "Interview with Hatem Dowidar". Amwal Al Ghad. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
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