Michael, a polymath and generalist by disposition, is a strategic advisor, policy practitioner, and experienced founder with substantial experience bridging government, the private sector, and development across continents. His work is guided by a single conviction: he is called toward meaningful contribution, not comfort.
After 28 years in Canada, Michael repatriated to Egypt with a commitment to contribute to Africa’s transformation — as a builder. His career defies conventional trajectories: he has served inside government, advising Ministers and Deputy Ministers on billion-dollar agreements, while also stepping into the electoral arena as a candidate for public office. In the private sector, he built a business advisory practice serving clients across sectors and, in the realm of ‘start-ups’, guided a clean mobility venture through complex regulatory expansions into New York, San Francisco, and Ottawa, advising executives and strategic investors including Mitsui Inc.
Michael is deliberate about how outcomes are achieved, not only what is achieved. He seeks out collaborators — investors, institutional leaders, founders, and policymakers — who share that standard. He is equally committed to investing in the next generation of professionals, recognising that meaningful change requires building capacity in community.
He holds two master’s degrees in Political Science and Public Policy (Toronto, Canada) and was recently accepted into Oxford University, Saïd Business School’s MBA programme. He is trilingual in Arabic, English, and French.
Michael’s focus remains systems-level change that puts communities first — delivered with integrity, cross-cultural fluency, and a builder’s pragmatism. He is actively building a network of purpose-driven leaders committed to Africa’s development.
Note: Though I hadn’t worked directly with Tesla and Uber, being part of that work is not something I’ve been proud of.