Mental Health Managing Director

Alaa Shehata, MD, MBA, PhD

Cairo, Egypt +20-100-***-**** ***@*****************.***

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EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Transformational healthcare and pharmaceutical leader with 20+ years of experience driving growth, operational excellence, and market expansion across the GCC and MENA region. Proven track record as CEO and Managing Director of multinational healthcare organizations, leading cross-border operations, building high-performing teams, and scaling businesses in competitive markets. Skilled in strategic planning, M&A;, organizational restructuring, and market access. Known for combining medical expertise with sharp business acumen to deliver sustainable profitability and industry impact.

Personal Brand Motto: “Turning healthcare challenges into growth, and teams into champions.” CORE LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Strategic Growth & Market Expansion

• Healthcare Operations Management

• M&A;, Partnerships & Joint Ventures

• GCC Healthcare Regulations & Compliance

• Organizational Transformation & Restructuring

• Revenue Growth & Profitability Leadership

• Team Development & Executive Coaching

• Stakeholder, Investor & Board Relations

EXECUTIVE EXPERIENCE

Chief Executive Officer

Persona Foundation for Mental Health Cairo 2024 – Present

• Leading organizational transformation to position Persona as a regional mental health leader in the GCC.

• Expanded service portfolio and implemented market diversification strategy, boosting revenues.

• Built cross-functional teams aligned with patient-centered, compliant care delivery.

• Drove talent acquisition, financial reporting, and compliance with GCC healthcare standards. Managing Director

Euro Pharma International UAE & Egypt 2021 – 2023

• Directed regional expansion across MENA, identifying new market opportunities and revenue streams.

• Strengthened client and partner relationships, ensuring consistent retention and growth.

• Delivered measurable growth via diversification of service offerings and market positioning.

• Led operations optimization across cross-border teams. Chief Executive Officer

Royal Esthetic Group UAE 2020 – 2021

• Increased revenues through innovative healthcare product launches and market penetration in GCC.

• Established high-value partnerships with Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders.

• Built scalable business models to position the company for regional expansion. Chief Executive Officer

Pharma Egypt Egypt & GCC Markets 2018 – 2019

• Spearheaded corporate restructuring, transforming divisions into profitable business units.

• Expanded international operations with a focus on GCC partnerships and profitability.

• Introduced innovative business models aligned with market demands. Director of Procurement

Saudi Tadawi Healthcare Company Riyadh 2016 – 2017

• Managed procurement and supply chain operations for one of Saudi’s largest healthcare providers.

• Negotiated supplier agreements, achieving significant cost reductions and efficiency gains. Director of Business Development

Saudi Tadawi Healthcare Company Riyadh 2014 – 2015

• Designed corporate business models and drove market penetration strategies across GCC.

• Strengthened relationships with pioneer clients and government stakeholders. Director of Retail Operations

Saudi Tadawi Healthcare Company Riyadh 2010 – 2013

• Oversaw 100+ retail outlets across Saudi Arabia, achieving 26% revenue growth through sales optimization. Project Manager

Pfizer Egypt & Gulf 2009 – 2010

• Led high-impact projects and cross-functional teams to deliver strategic initiatives on time and within budget. Sales Manager

Pfizer Egypt & Gulf 1998 – 2009

• Directed sales teams across MENA, consistently exceeding revenue targets.

• Built long-term partnerships with strategic accounts and government stakeholders. EDUCATION

• PhD, Healthcare Management – Baytown University, Texas, 2015 GPA: 3.92

• MBA, Operations Management – Baytown University, Texas, 2012 GPA: 3.28

• MD, Medicine – Minya University, Egypt, 1992

CERTIFICATIONS & AWARDS

• Change Management Crisis Management Leadership Coaching

• ISSM – International Society for Sexual Medicine

• Awarded for Excellence in Leadership & Business Transformation LANGUAGES

• Arabic (Native), English (Fluent)

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