Bassem Fahmy MRTPI, PhD, MPhil, MSc, BSc

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Founder and CEO of Studio 5 International Consultation at Studio 5 International

Egypt

Overview

Bassem Fahmy is the Founder and CEO of Studio 5 International Consultation and a Chartered Planner with a PhD from Oxford Brookes University. With 25+ years of experience, he leads transformative urban development programs and smart city strategies for governments and multilateral agencies like the UN across the MENA region and Africa.

Colleagues consistently describe him as a brilliant, meticulous, and highly respected leader with deep technical expertise in urban development and economics. People he has worked with often refer to him as a person of integrity, an exceptional project manager, and a wonderful colleague.

While serving as a Senior Program Director at UN-Habitat, he successfully expanded his programs portfolio by approximately nine times.

Personality Overview

Risk Tolerant

Direct & Assertive

Early Adopter

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. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.

Topics They Care About

Smart City Strategy
He directed Egypt’s national Smart Cities Strategy, which he presents as a global benchmark for people-first, sustainable urban development aligned with national vision and investment goals.
Megaproject Execution
He has extensive experience delivering investment-ready megaprojects, such as Kuwait's New Cities transformation, focusing on financial feasibility, sustainability, and social inclusion.
Sustainable Urbanism
He frequently emphasizes creating environmentally responsible and socially inclusive cities, drawing lessons from global projects to inform future-proof planning and urban innovation.

Media Appearances

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Work History

4-2021
Founder and CEO of Studio 5 International Consultation at Studio 5 International
5-2015 - 3-2021
Senior Program Director & Principal Adviser at UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme)
8-2013 - 4-2015
Senior Program Manager at UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme)
3-2011 - 7-2012
Senior Projects Director at UNDP Egypt
6-2010 - 5-2011
Senior Projects Director – Kuwait and GCC at First Investment Company

Education

11-2005 - 6-2009
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD from Oxford Brookes University
Master of Philosophy - MPhil from Oxford Brookes University

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During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside

DONT's

  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Bassem 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 Bassem

  • 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 Bassem move?

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

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

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