Essam El Sayed Ahmed

IT Director | Digital Transformation Leader | Business Solutions Expert

Essam El Sayed Ahmed is an accomplished IT executive with over two decades of experience driving digital transformation, enterprise IT strategy, and business process optimization in multinational organizations. With a strong background in ERP implementations, IT governance, and cybersecurity, he has successfully led large-scale projects that enhance operational efficiency and cost savings.

Currently serving as IT Director at Sinai Cement Co. (Vicat Group), Essam has played a pivotal role in modernizing IT infrastructure, managing a $2 million annual budget, and implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP to streamline finance, supply chain, and asset management operations. His strategic leadership has resulted in cost reductions, improved service delivery, and enhanced security frameworks.

Previously, he held key IT leadership positions at Middle East Glass (MEG), Lafarge Africa PLC, and LafargeHolcim, where he managed enterprise-wide Oracle and SAP ERP deployments, established IT governance frameworks, and led business solutions across multiple regions, including Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.