ALI FARAMAWY
BOARD MEMBER

Ali M Faramawy, who holds an MBA in Strategic Marketing, a B.Sc. in Engineering & Computer Science, and a certificate in Corporate Governance from INSEAD. He is a seasoned technology executive, independent board member, and strategic advisor. With over 35 years of corporate experience, including 25 years at Microsoft, he played a key role in the company's global sales, marketing, and operations leadership. As the former leader of Microsoft's Digital Transformation Partnerships Organization, he helped strategic customers leverage digital and cloud technology. Additionally, he has advised governments on utilizing digital technology for human and economic development, including serving on presidential advisory councils in South Africa and Egypt.

Currently, Ali M. Faramawy focuses on independent board and advisory work, specializing in digital transformation, financial inclusion, and youth empowerment. He serves on the boards of Valentino, Balmain, Beymen, the Central Bank of Egypt, the American University in Cairo, and eXtra in Saudi Arabia. Passionate about the transformative power of digital technology, Ali is dedicated to empowering young individuals to shape the future. He founded MasrdotBokra, an NGO that focuses on skills development and hosts an annual film festival for young filmmakers.