Darwish & Co.
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Consultants

The professionals behind Darwish & Co. — a curated network of senior consultants, subject-matter experts, and strategic advisors committed to delivering results across the MENA region and beyond.

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Fouad Ismail Fouad Darwish

Managing Partner

Managing Partner — Political & Strategic Consultant

Anti-Corruption, Governance & Peacebuilding

Political and strategic consultant with over 20 years of experience at the intersection of anti-corruption policy, governance reform, and international relations. Former Director of the Research Centre for the Prevention and Combating of Corruption (CRSPCC) at the Egyptian Academy for Anti-Corruption, and former Director-General of Human Resources & Institutional Development at the Egyptian Space Agency (EgSA). Served for 15 years with Egypt's Administrative Control Authority (ACA) across roles in international cooperation, data analytics, and forensic investigation. Holds an MA in Political Science from Cairo University (thesis: corruption as a foreign policy variable — Ukraine case study), with a PhD in Political Science currently in progress. Published researcher and speaker on national anti-corruption strategy, forensic investigation, and public sector ethics. Deputy Editor of the Journal of Governance for the Prevention and Combating of Corruption (JGPCC).

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Sherin Hamouda Ibrahim

Senior Consultant — Project Management & Quality

Project Management, IT & Construction

Senior project manager and strategic leader with over 26 years of experience spanning Information Technology and the Construction industry. Most recently served as Senior Project Lead at MetLife Egypt (2013–2025), managing complex multi-phase IT and business transformation projects. Previously Quality Control & QA Manager and Deputy Projects Manager at Talent Engineering Company (Egypt & UAE), where she led the company's ISO 9001:2008 certification programme as Management Representative. Holds an MBA in Globalisation & International Business from Maastricht School of Management (Netherlands), a BSc in Civil Engineering from Mansoura University, and a PMP® certification from PMI (USA). Also holds ASCE Certified Construction Project Manager (CPM), Professional Certified Trainer (PCT), and SAFe® 6 Scrum Master (SSM) credentials. Nominated by MetLife senior management to represent Egypt at the EMEA Emerging Women Leaders' Summit (Warsaw, 2016) and the EMEA Leadership & Innovation Summit (Lisbon, 2014).

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Teh Chau Chin

Principal Consultant — Anti-Corruption & Risk Advisory

GRC, Anti-Bribery & Enterprise Risk Management

Principal Consultant and co-founder of VisionEthics Advisory Services Sdn Bhd (Malaysia), with over 25 years of experience in financial and internal audits, enterprise risk management, and governance, risk & compliance (GRC) advisory. Former Executive Director at KPMG Bangkok and Associate Director at KPMG Malaysia (Risk Advisory & Compliance Services). Served as Chief Risk Officer of a public listed company in Malaysia. Completed a 2-year Contract for Service with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), where he was one of three core team members who developed the Corruption Risk Management (CRM) methodology — later adopted as Malaysian Standard MS 2764:2022. Represented MACC in the Jabatan Standard Malaysia working group that made the CRM methodology an international standard. Certified HRDF Trainer and qualified Chartered Accountant (MIA). Works closely with Boards and senior management on ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management Systems, Adequate Procedures (S17A MACC Act), OACP development, and ERM frameworks.

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Ahmed Barakat

HR Consultant & Educator — People Analytics Specialist

Human Resources, People Analytics & Talent Management

Experienced Human Resources educator and practitioner with a strong track record in professional training, higher education, and corporate HR leadership. Combines deep practical HR expertise with advanced teaching capability to deliver engaging, business-focused learning in HR Analytics, People Analytics, Organisational Development, Total Rewards, and Talent Management. Delivers SHRM-CP/SCP preparation and the ACHRM programme for AUC School of Business Executive Education, Morgan International, and Tharwah Training Institute (Riyadh). Previously HR Section Head at HCPC-CLX JV (Clorox Egypt) and HR Manager at Barminco Egypt. Holds a Post Graduate Program in Data Science & Business Analytics from the University of Texas (2024) and a SHRM-SCP certification. Skilled in Power BI, Tableau, SQL, and Python for data-driven HR decision-making.

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Ahmed Mohamed

Principal Advisor — Executive GRC, Financial Crime & Sovereign Governance

Enterprise Risk Management, Business Modeling & Anti-Corruption

Sovereign Governance Architect and Strategic Risk Advisor with over 25 years of elite, multi-jurisdictional leadership spanning Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Financial Crime Mitigation, Anti-Corruption Enforcement, and Institutional Transformation. He brings deep operational authority in Enterprise Fraud Risk Management (EFRM) within the banking sector, having architected enterprise fraud prevention frameworks, directed forensic investigations, and led high-stakes structural interventions across major financial institutions. A former Lieutenant Colonel at Egypt's Administrative Control Authority (ACA), he directed complex transnational financial crime investigations in direct collaboration with UNODC and ICPO–INTERPOL. During his tenure, he authored institutional architecture blueprints that drove the restructuring and merger of key government ministries. He subsequently pioneered the first integrated Risk & Crisis Management Unit at the Egyptian Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy, authoring ten foundational institutional guides—covering Strategy, ERM, Crisis Management, and Process Optimization—and training a specialized cohort into sector-leading experts. He holds practitioner-level mastery of COSO ERM, ISO 31000, ISO 22301, UNCAC, Basel III/IV, the Sendai Framework, and Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC/DMADV). Crucially, this technical rigor is complemented by advanced executive education in Business Management, Business Modeling, and CEO-level strategy. This dual proficiency allows him to align stringent sovereign de-risking and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) integrity assurance with sustainable commercial growth. A TOT-certified executive trainer, his operational background includes investigative leadership during high-profile national security events, underpinning a career defined by building resilience in the face of complex, systemic threats.

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Dr. Amr Mohamed Fouad

Senior Consultant — HR Digital Transformation & Organisational Development

HR Digital Transformation, ERP Implementation & Organisational Restructuring

Visionary HR and organisational transformation executive with over 19 years of progressive experience in Egypt's oil and gas sector, currently serving as Assistant General Manager at ENPPI (Engineering for Petroleum & Process Industries). Expert in leading enterprise-wide digital HR transformation, ERP implementations (SAP HCM & Oracle), and large-scale organisational restructuring programmes impacting up to 400,000 employees across EGPC subsidiaries. Holds a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) in Organisational Restructuring and an MBA in Human Resources Management from the Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport, complemented by a Certified Professional Trainer of Trainers (TOT) credential. His doctoral thesis — officially approved by ENPPI's Chairman and personally recognised by the CEO — used the company as a case study to explore applied restructuring frameworks. Founding academic team leader and Board Member of the ENPPI Applied Technology School of Artificial Intelligence. Published researcher with a 2023 paper on 'The Impact of Organisational Restructuring on Job Satisfaction and Productivity' in the Academic Journal of Contemporary Research, Cairo University. A bilingual (Arabic–English) leader known for integrating technology with strategy and driving sustainable, high-impact transformation across complex organisations.

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Engy Saeed Morsy Ahmed

Finance & Investment Consultant — Financial Analysis & Education

Financial Analysis, Investment Advisory & Finance Education

Finance and investment professional with over 20 years of experience spanning capital markets, corporate finance, investment analysis, and financial education. Currently serves as Investment Analyst at Al-Monairy Group and Board Member at Osool Holding, where she leads investment research, financial modelling, risk assessment, and macro-economic analysis. Previously Senior Financial Analyst at Osool ESB for Securities Brokerage (2005–2025), providing equity research, market commentary, and financial analysis to institutional and retail clients — including live appearances on CNBC Arabia, Al Arabiya, and Saudi Ektesadiya. Parallel to her investment career, she is an active finance educator: Finance Instructor at Beltone Academy and ESLSCA University, teaching Finance and Statistics to DBA candidates, and Business Studies for IGCSE students. Assistant Lecturer at Cairo University's Faculty of Engineering (Finance for Entrepreneurs and Finance for MBA students). Conducted the Finance for Non-Financials Workshop at the ESLSCA Executive Education Summit (2025). Winner of the Egyptian Ministry of Investment research competition (2008) for her study on the Egyptian Stock Market's effect on economic growth. DBA Researcher at Cairo University (in progress), holds an MBA in International Business from ESLSCA Business School (GPA 3.90, specialisation: Global Finance) and a BSc in Economics from Cairo University. Owner and co-founder of Stars Kids Club (2018–present).

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Mohamed Ahmed Abdelsattar

Strategic Media & Technical Operations Consultant

Digital Media, Strategic Communications & Generative AI

Digital media and communications professional with a distinguished 23-year career in the Egyptian Armed Forces Signal Corps, combining deep technical expertise in Automated Command & Control (C2) and wireless communication systems with extensive strategic media, public relations, and event management leadership. Currently WCS Technical Manager at Seniors Consultation (Diehl Defense Egypt) and Media & PR Executive Director at Innovera Software. Previously Media Director at the Future of Egypt Sustainable Development Authority. Visiting Lecturer at Cairo University's Faculty of Mass Communication, the Egyptian Chinese University, and the Arab Youth Media Creativity Summit, delivering specialised courses in Digital Marketing and Generative AI in Content Creation. Member of the Central Secretariat for AI at the National Front Party. Holds an MBA from AASTMT, a Master's in Digital Media and Information Security from Cairo University, and a DBA currently in progress at Helwan University. Certified in Digital Marketing (Udacity), Networking Essentials (CISCO), and holds a US Army Signal Captain Career Course Diploma. Expert in Adobe Creative Cloud, Generative AI tools, and multi-platform digital strategy.

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