Walid Hosni, Mergers and Acquisitions Advisor

Walid Hosni

Mergers and Acquisitions Advisor

MEU Investors

Location
Egypt - Cairo
Education
Doctorate, Business Administration
Experience
27 years, 5 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :27 years, 5 Months

Mergers and Acquisitions Advisor at MEU Investors
  • United Kingdom - London
  • My current job since December 2022

Pre-acquisition - sourcing target businesses in the UK, EU and USA for acquisition.

Support the acquisition life-cycle by engaging in meetings and the process, support investor engagement where necessary to close the deal.

Post-acquisition - manage and oversee the operations and the strategic management of the business post acquisition as necessary, to report to MEU Ltd and external investors on performance and strategy of business.

Chief Executive Officer at GXEGY
  • United Kingdom - London
  • My current job since March 2021

Evaluated KPIs and supervised team to measure, track and improve company performance. Managed organisation's financial assets, controls and budgets to safeguard shareholder interests. Created alliances with other organisations to promote growth and productivity. Mitigated legislation impact on business activities with lobbying and compliance efforts.

Achievements
Released GXEGY website Alpha v.0.1
Released GXEGY website Beta v.0.2
Released GXEGY mobile app Final v.1.0
Released GXEGY website Final v.1.0 Market launch (Accept users)

Chief Executive Officer at NCLE
  • United Kingdom - London
  • My current job since March 2022

Programmes and operations: Managed profitable operations by controlling costs and identifying opportunities to bring in new programme participants. Marketed distance learning programmes to target users via social media platforms and online portals. Revamped courses to better target the skills desired by students and employers. Managed business finances by keeping operations on sound financial footing with careful supervision.

Achievements
Released NCLE website Alpha v.0.1
Released NCLE website Beta v.0.2
Released NCLE website Final v.1.0
Released NCLE LMS Platform v.1.0
Partnered with different academic institutions in the Middle East.

Chief Executive Officer at Smart Business Services
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • May 2019 to February 2021

Business improvement: Strengthened market position, leveraging industry knowledge and business acumen for success. Cut costs by eliminating waste and unnecessary expenditure to reduce company turnover and HR costs. Met with board of directors to update on latest organisational developments. Grew the company's market reach by organising and approving promotional campaigns.

Achievements
Coached and guided senior managers to improve employee job satisfaction and achieve higher performance levels.
Increased company revenue $4M through aggressive new market strategies.
Updated business processes, products and team makeups to generate more business opportunities and cater to audience needs.
Negotiated with suppliers and delivery workers and ordered materials according to forecasted customer demand.Business improvement: Strengthened market position, leveraging industry knowledge and business acumen for success. Cut costs by eliminating waste and unnecessary expenditure to reduce company turnover and HR costs. Met with board of directors to update on latest organisational developments. Grew the company's market reach by organising and approving promotional campaigns. Achievements Coached and guided senior managers to improve employee job satisfaction and achieve higher performance levels. Increased company revenue $4M through aggressive new market strategies. Updated business processes, products and team makeups to generate more business opportunities and cater to audience needs. Negotiated with suppliers and delivery workers and ordered materials according to forecasted customer demand.

Chief Executive Officer at The Chartered Intstitute of Organisational Development (CIOD)
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • September 2015 to April 2019

Maintained UK market share in a declining sector and led expansion of consultancy activities, working with national governments and institutions on range of education related projects. Created foundation five year strategic plan. Developed annual fundraising campaign strategy which includes email, direct mail and social media.

Achievements
Expand the geographic influence and footprint of the organisation from 4 to 10 countries.
Increased annual revenue by 40% across tenure.
Increased foundation endowment from $21.5 million to $29.4 million in one year.

Director of Human Resources at SESCO Trans
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • August 2013 to August 2015
MEA Recruitment and HR Consultant at Jobbawy Recruitment Services
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • April 2012 to July 2013
IT Project Manager at Hewlett Packard
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • December 2010 to February 2012
MEA IT Project Manager at Project IT Consultancy
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • March 2009 to November 2010
Business Analyst at Orange Business Services
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • June 2005 to February 2009
IT Help Desk Supervisor at IBM
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • July 2001 to May 2005
Network Administrator at Egyptian Company for Detergent Co.
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • November 1996 to June 2001

Education

Doctorate, Business Administration
  • at Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • November 2008

Organisational Development

Master's degree, Business Administration
  • at Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • November 2005

Business Administration

Bachelor's degree, Hotel Management
  • at Alsun Academy for Tourism, Hotels and Computer Science
  • June 1996

BS. Hotel Management

High school or equivalent, Section literary
  • at Nasr City Model School
  • June 1991

High School

Specialties & Skills

Public Speaking
Cost Management
Strategic Thinking
Operation Management
Succession Planning
Programs, Services & Products
Strategy, Vision & Mission Planning
Decision Making
Strategic Thinking
Government Regulations & Relations
Billing, Collections & Cash Management
Sales & Marketing Leadership
Profitability & Cost Analysis
Succession Planning
Project Management
Contract Negotiations & Strategic Alliances
Policy & Procedure Development
Gross Strategies
Public Speaking
Operation Management
Financial Planning
Business Acumen
Results Driven
Information Technology Management
Team Building & Performance Improvement
Finance Management
Public Relations & Media Affairs
Merger & Acquisition
Budgeting & Cost Management
Human Resources Management
Restructuring & De-merge
operations management
operation
team leadership
accounting
planning
problem solving
negotiation
supply chain management
people management
logistics

Social Profiles

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Memberships

El Shams Club
  • Regular Memeber
  • January 1995
Mecca Association for social activities and services
  • Member of the board
  • June 2005
The Chartered Intstitute of Organisational Development (CIOD)
  • Board member
  • November 2014

Training and Certifications

Chartered Risk and Crisis Management Consultant (Certificate)
Chartered Information Technology Management Consultant (Certificate)
Microsoft Certified Word Specialist (Certificate)
Chartered Strategic Management Consultant (Certificate)
Chartered Organisational Development Consultant (Certificate)
Microsoft Certified Excel Specialist (Certificate)
Chartered Human Resources Management Consultant (Certificate)
SAP HCM Certified Consultant (Certificate)

Hobbies

  • Rock Fist Self Defence Technique Grand Master
  • Kung Fu Master