Tarek Aboualam was appointed to Telecom Egypt’s Board of Directors in March 2021, representing the government.

He brings more than 25 years of experience leading digital technology companies, with a proven track record in the ICT sector across the Middle East and Europe. He is the Founder and Managing Partner of Glint Consulting, which specializes in investment management advisory and startup development.

Aboualam has held several senior leadership positions across a range of companies. He was the founder and CEO of Soficom, an internet services provider, which was later acquired by Bahrain Telecommunications Company (Batelco). He also served as Director of Planning and Business Intelligence at WIND Telecomunicazioni in Italy, where he oversaw market analysis and product development. In addition, he was the Director of Broadband and Fixed Services Development at Orascom Telecom Holding.

He joined Telecom Egypt in 2009 as Senior Vice President for International and Carrier Affairs and was appointed CEO and Managing Director in 2012. During his tenure, he played a crucial role in guiding the company through a significant transformation phase.

Aboualam has served on the boards of leading companies both locally and internationally, including Italia Online, IT Net (Italy), Inty (UK), Vodafone Egypt, TE Data, Xceed, Iqraaly, Wasla, Soficom, Tellas (Greece), Tirakon (UAE), and Mobiserve, which operates in Egypt, the UAE, and Pakistan. He is also a member of the Board of Trustees of the British University in Egypt.

Aboualam holds a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Alexandria University.