Magdy El Zein
Magdy El Zein
Title
Managing Partner
Firm
Boyden
Office Address
State Plz.
Plot 185, City Ctr.
2nd District, New Cairo
Cairo,
Egypt
Cairo,
Egypt
Industry Specialties
Banking | Finance
Life Sciences
Manufacturing
Transportation | Logistics
Defense
Government
Education | Non-Profit
Functional Specialties
Professional Services
Board of Directors
Services
Executive Search
About Mr. El Zein
Magdy El Zein’s extensive industry knowledge, particularly in the financial and industrial sectors, and drive for results make him a driving force behind his clients’ success. Over the course of his career, Magdy has been instrumental to building strong management teams for early-stage clients, and reinvigorating well-established international and local organisations with new leadership talent.
Professional Focus
More than 15 years’ experience in executive search
Member of the Global Financial Services and Industrial Practices
Industry expertise in cleantech, education, financial services, government & public sector, healthcare & life sciences, industrial and professional services
Functional expertise in board search
Background in senior management, primarily in business development and general management, in France, Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa
Works with blue-chip service organisations, multinational and local organisations, family-owned conglomerates and start-ups in both the private and public sectors
Business Expertise
Founded the first regionally based executive search firm affiliated with a global network; developed business to become a leading player in the field; firm subsequently joined Boyden
Senior leadership roles with TNT, one of the world’s largest express delivery companies, at the country, regional and head office levels
Worked with blue-chip service organisations; gained extensive experience in commercial negotiations, start-ups and joint ventures
Practice Membership
Global Industry Practices
Financial Services
Industrial
Global Cross-Sector Practices
Social Impact
Additional Expertise
Board Search
Cleantech
Education
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Professional Services
Public Sector
Government
Logistics
Transportation
Education & Certifications
Degree in medicine (UK)