Hatem Dowidar

Hatem Dowidar

Hatem Dowidar is the Group CEO of e&, leading its transformation from a telco into a global technology group and its expansion across 38 markets. Under his leadership, e& evolved into a global technology group in February 2022, becoming, in 2024, the Fastest Growing Technology Brand and the Most Valuable Brand Portfolio in the Middle East and Africa. Recognised as the top-ranked telecom leader globally on the Brand Guardianship Index 2024, he holds roles as a Non-Executive Director of Vodafone Group and board memberships at Etihad Etisalat Company (Mobily), Maroc Telecom & Etisalat Egypt. Before e&, Hatem worked for Vodafone, Procter and Gamble as well as Daimler Benz Group in various roles. Hatem is as well a member of international forums such as the board of the GSMA and the United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF) leadership panel. His academic background includes a Bachelor’s in Communications and Electronics Engineering and an MBA.

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