Ahmed Elzaher

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Board Member at Post For Investment

Cairo, Egypt

Overview

Ahmed Elzaher is the CEO of the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), tasked with transforming Egypt into a global technology innovation hub. With extensive experience across the Middle East and Africa, he focuses on growing Egypts IT sector and attracting investment. People who have worked with him often describe him as a strategic thinker, an experienced leader, and a dedicated mentor.

Personality Overview

Strategic Planner

Deliberate Doer

Long-term Focused

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Topics They Care About

Egypt's Tech Growth
As CEO of ITIDA, he is responsible for developing Egypt’s IT industry, which is the nation's fastest-growing sector, and maximizing foreign investment through offshoring strategies.
Startup Ecosystems
Actively supports entrepreneurs by connecting startups with global innovation hubs and fostering partnerships with venture capital firms like 500 Global to accelerate growth.
Global IT Offshoring
Drives initiatives to increase Egypt's digital and outsourcing exports, positioning the country as a competitive global destination with a skilled, multilingual workforce.

Media Appearances

Ahmed has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2026
Board Member at Post For Investment
7-2025
Member Board of Trustees at Information Technology Institute (ITI)
1-2023 - 6-2025
Board Member at Smart Villages Development & Management Company (SVC)
12-2022
Chief Executive Officer at Information Technology Industry Development Agency, ITIDA
10-2022 - 9-2023
Deputy Minister for Ecosystem Development at Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), Egypt

Education

1989 - 1994
Bachelor of Science - BS from Ain Shams University

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Insights For Selling To Ahmed

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside

DONT's

  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ahmed is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ahmed

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ahmed move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Ahmed take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Ahmed

Personality Compatibility


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