Technology has transformed the way societies work, learn, communicate, and innovate. Yet behind every successful digital transformation are leaders who understand not only technology itself, but also how to help people, institutions, and governments harness it for meaningful change. Dr. Azza El-Shinnawy is one of those leaders.

Over the course of a remarkable career spanning the public sector, multinational technology companies, international development organizations, academia, and entrepreneurship, Dr. El-Shinnawy has become a respected voice in digital transformation across the Middle East and Africa. Her work has focused on one of the defining challenges of the modern era: enabling organizations to use technology not simply to modernize, but to improve lives, strengthen economies, and prepare societies for the future.

Her career reflects an exceptional breadth of experience. She has advised governments and international organizations on policy, innovation, healthcare, education, and economic development, contributing to initiatives with institutions such as the World Bank....