Ramy Riad
About Ramy Riad
Ramy Riad is a Global Marketing for Digital Ad Expert and Vice President of Organizational Development and Marketing Communications at Aleph Group, Inc. He has extensive experience in the digital marketing sector, having held various leadership roles across multiple companies since the early 2000s.
Work at Aleph
Ramy Riad has been serving as the Global Marketing for Digital Ad Expert and VP of Organizational Development and Marketing Communications (MARCOM) for the MENAT and SSA regions at Aleph Group, Inc. since 2023. His role involves overseeing marketing strategies and initiatives aimed at enhancing digital advertising efforts across these regions. He operates in a hybrid work environment based in Cairo.
Previous Experience in Digital Marketing
Prior to his current position, Ramy Riad co-founded idv digital, where he worked from 2005 to 2013. He also held various roles at Connect Ads, including VP of Business Development from 2017 to 2019, and has been serving as VP of Organizational Development and MARCOM since 2019. His earlier roles at Connect Ads included Director of Business Development and Partners Relationship Director from 2015 to 2017, and Head of SearchWorx in 2014.
Educational Background
Ramy Riad has a diverse educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a specialization in International Relations and a minor in Economics from The American University in Cairo, completed in 1998. He later obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University, between 2010 and 2014. Additionally, he completed a Mini MBA in Marketing from Marketing Week by Mark Ritson in July 2023.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Ramy Riad has co-founded several ventures, including intoegypt.com, an online travel portal, and intodevelopment, a digital agency, both of which were subsidiaries of A15. He was involved in these projects from 2001 to 2011 and played a significant role in their development and operations. He also co-founded Elements Productions & Publishing from 2006 to 2011.
Professional Development and Certifications
In addition to his formal education, Ramy Riad has participated in various professional development programs. He achieved the Aleph Speaker Series in 2021 and completed an Executive MBA in 2023. His commitment to continuous learning is evident in his Mini MBA in Marketing, which he completed in July 2023.