Who we are

The people behind ABC

A dedicated team of alumni leaders committed to building a legacy of trust, impact, and growth for the entire AUC community.

Founder

Karim Fayed

Founder & Incubator · Advisory Board Member

Class of 1993, B.A. in Mass Communication. An accomplished entrepreneurial leader with over 30 years of success building and operating ventures across tourism, F&B, and digital communities. He founded Sea Queen Fleet in the Red Sea (1993 to 2021) and pioneered cloud kitchen operations in Egypt with Kitchen Three. In November 2022, Karim founded the AUC Alumni Benefit Community, transforming a networking idea into a thriving ecosystem of over 6,000 members across 60 specialized Circles, facilitating over EGP 3 billion in intra-member economic value.

Business StrategyCommunity BuildingOperationsMarket Analysis

Advisory Board

Akram E. Farag

Advisory Board Member

A serial entrepreneur and regionally recognized leading figure in Telecom, Media & Technology (TMT) across MENA & Southern Europe. His expertise covers Internet, Telecom, ICT, Media & Content, and he is a regional expert on multi-screen and Over the Top (OTT) services.

Telecom & MediaOTT ServicesEntrepreneurshipICT

Advisory Board

Ahkam El-Zawahry

Advisory Board Member

Over 20 years of energy sector experience across business development, M&A, finance, and market access with Shell Gas, LNG and Power, covering Egypt, Levant, East Med, and UK/Ireland. Currently Regional Director, MENA at Triton, at the forefront of the energy transition movement. Independent non-executive board director for Tanmeyah Micro Finance and previously EFG Hermes Corporate Solutions.

Energy TransitionBusiness DevelopmentCorporate GovernanceRenewable Energy

To Our Unsung Heroes

The journey of the Alumni Benefit Community has been paved by the tireless dedication of countless volunteers. From the early days of informal gatherings to the structured organization we are today, every milestone was achieved through the passion and hard work of alumni who gave their time without expectation of reward.

“To the fallen soldiers and the silent guardians of our community, your efforts are the foundation upon which we stand. Though names may be too many to list, your impact is etched into the DNA of this community.”

Founding MembersCircle ModeratorsEvent OrganizersMentors

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