The board of directors of Orascom Development has announced on Thursday the appointment of Mohamed Amer as the new CEO of El Gouna as of May 22, 2022.
The board’s selection process has resulted in the appointment of Amer given his extensive executive experience in managing complex organisations across multiple geographies and achieving stellar results, a statement by Orascom read.
Mohamed Amer, Orascom Development CEO for El Gouna
Upon attaining his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Alexandria University, Amer joined Xerox Corporation in 1999, and has managed to build an impressive career path within such a reputable organisation. In 2015, he was appointed to the Region General Manager position at Xerox Distributor Group (XDG) in Florida, where he handled the operations, routing, distribution, and channel partner businesses in the XDG region, which included 34 countries in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Prior to joining Orascom Development, Amer was VP and Regional General Manager of Xerox Middle East and Africa based in Uxbridge UK. He was responsible for managing the region’s operations, business and profitability growth and overall strategy development and execution across all 85 countries that represent the region.
Amer has shed light on the importance of the continuation of El Gouna’s fulfilment of its purpose as a vibrant social and cultural hub through hosting and incubating sports, arts, and culture events, while adhering to its commitment to ambitious environmental sustainability agenda that is in line with Egypt’s Vision 2030.
He is joining Orascom Development at a stage in which El Gouna is witnessing tremendous growth, with more than 4000 residential units and 18 hotels with around 3000 hotel rooms. The number of El Gouna residents is approaching 20,000 in addition to an ever-growing number of visitors to the town every year, which stipulates the town’s potential over the coming years.
Orascom Development CEO, Omar El Hamamsy said Amer would lead El Gouna team into a new successful chapter through innovation, distinction, and integrity.
