Hatem Dowidar stands as one of the most influential Egyptian executives in the global telecommunications and technology sector, a leader whose career reflects the evolution of connectivity from infrastructure to integrated digital ecosystems. As Group CEO of e& (formerly Etisalat Group), Dowidar leads one of the world’s largest telecom groups, with operations spanning multiple continents and serving hundreds of millions of users. His leadership places him at the center of how technology, communication, and digital services shape modern economies.

Dowidar’s professional journey is defined by operational excellence and strategic depth. Trained as an engineer, he built his career through a combination of technical expertise and business acumen, holding senior leadership roles across diverse markets. This exposure to different regulatory, cultural, and economic environments shaped his pragmatic and globally fluent leadership style. Rather than pursuing growth for its own sake, Dowidar consistently emphasized sustainability, efficiency, and long-term value creation.