About Hatem Hatem Dowidar is the Group CEO of e&, having joined in 2015 as Group COO and later becoming CEO in 2020. Under his leadership, e& transformed from a traditional telco to a global technology group, expanding across 38 markets. He has driven key strategic programs that fueled business growth and enhanced the company’s brand equity, employee experience, and stakeholder value. e& is now the fastest-growing tech brand in the Middle East and Africa, with Dowidar ranked as the top telecom leader globally by Brand Finance in 2024. With over 32 years of experience, Dowidar previously served as Group Chief of Staff at Vodafone and CEO of Vodafone Egypt. He has held various leadership roles within Vodafone, including Group Core Services Director and CEO of Vodafone Malta and Partner Markets. Dowidar is a board member for multiple companies, including Vodafone Group, Mobily, and Maroc Telecom, and is involved in global industry organizations like the GSMA and United Nations Internet Governance Forum. 66 www.eand.com CEO TODAY MIDDLE EAST AWARDS 2025
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