Ahmed Mahrous

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DISC Type : DI

Chief Executive Officer at INTERNATIONAL TRADING COMPANY ITC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Overview

Ahmed is a results-driven executive with over 25 years of leadership in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors across the Middle East and Africa. A holder of a medical degree from Zagazig University and an MBA, he specializes in scaling commercial operations and driving profitable transformation. Colleagues and partners frequently describe him as a visionary, influential, and inspiring leader.

He is a Dubai-based Egyptian national with a deep understanding of customer needs and organizational dynamics across the MENA region.

Unique fact: He combines a medical degree with an MBA to lead business development, distribution, and general management for major healthcare companies.

Personality Overview

Values Relationships

Charismatic

Friendly But Fast

They do not mind taking risks and can make hard decisions, if necessary.  They are charming and have the ability to align others behind their decisions. They respond better to a combination of speed and relationship.

Topics They Care About

MENA Market Expansion
His career is defined by scaling pharmaceutical and healthcare operations, managing distribution, and driving growth across the Middle East and North Africa.
Talent Retention
He has publicly stated that retaining talented and high-potential staff is one of the most critical roles for any business leader.
Authentic Leadership
He has expressed the belief that leaders should directly face challenges and create effective plans rather than following strategies that avoid them.

Media Appearances

Ahmed has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2025
Chief Executive Officer at INTERNATIONAL TRADING COMPANY ITC
1-2024 - 4-2025
General Manager at October Pharma
2-2023 - 1-2024
Managing Director at Eamarich International
8-2019 - 1-2023
Head of Commercial and Business Development MENA at Menacure Healthcare FZCO
10-2015 - 7-2019
General Manager Marketing & Export Business MEA at Neopharma L L C

Education

7-2008 - 8-2010
Master of Business Administration - MBA from Preston University
9-1985 - 7-1990
Bachelor's degree from Zagazig University

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Insights For Selling To Ahmed

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established
  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage
  • Display high self-confidence and expect them to have a strong personality.

DONT's

  • Don’t hesitate from asking them how they truly feel about your product
  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness
  • Don't make any commitments that you might not be able to fulfill

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ahmed is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ahmed

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ahmed move?

  • They can reach decisions quickly if they develop trust and confidence in the product.
  • Can Ahmed take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Ahmed

Personality Compatibility


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