Rafik Adel Zahy embodies the precise expertise and leadership acumen sought after in premier board advisory and executive coaching roles. His dual identity as an Egyptian-Canadian executive creates a natural bridge between diverse business cultures, allowing him to provide governance insights informed by genuine global perspective.

With a Master of International Business Administration from a prestigious Business School in Paris complemented by his pharmaceutical sciences foundation, Rafik brings a rare combination of scientific understanding and business sophistication to advisory positions. This educational synthesis enables him to guide executives through both technical complexities and strategic imperatives with equal fluency.

His transformational leadership at IMCD Group N.V. demonstrates exceptional board-level strategic thinking, having engineered the Egyptian operation’s dramatic growth from startup to a €20 million enterprise in just four years. This achievement showcases his ability to provide the strategic vision and execution guidance that boards and executive teams require. His subsequent expansion of operations across multiple African markets while managing a €100 million global pharmaceutical portfolio across 50+ countries reflects precisely the enterprise-scale experience that makes him invaluable in advisory capacities.

Rafik’s extensive experience at Eagle Chemicals and Maskem Middle East further strengthens his advisory credentials, having developed comprehensive business plans and navigated expansion across complex international territories – expertise directly applicable to guiding executives through similar challenges.

His proven success as a board advisor and executive coach for multiple European startups demonstrates his ability to translate enterprise-level expertise into actionable guidance for emerging businesses. Fluent in Arabic, English, and French, Rafik offers the cultural intelligence and communication skills essential for advising diverse leadership teams and boards.
Beyond his impressive professional achievements, Rafik’s passion for global business strategy, emerging market development, and sustainable business practices positions him as an ideal thought partner for forward-thinking organizations seeking governance excellence and executive development centered on innovation and cross-border business solutions.