Mostafa Ayyad
About Mostafa Ayyad
Mostafa Ayyad is the MEA & FS Sector Account Manager at Canonical Publishers of Ubuntu, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering from The University of Manchester and has held various leadership roles in both academic and professional settings.
Work at Canonical
Mostafa Ayyad currently serves as the MEA & FS Sector Account Manager at Canonical Publishers of Ubuntu, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he has been instrumental in securing several strategic Tier 1 Financial Accounts for the company, managing these accounts, and fostering strong relationships. Additionally, he supports the marketing team by producing relevant materials such as whitepapers and webinars, and he has organized events like FINOS. Ayyad also co-leads the Social Committee, where he organizes various social events for employees.
Previous Experience
Before joining Canonical, Mostafa Ayyad held several positions that contributed to his professional development. He was the Founder and CEO of RydeShare from 2020 to 2021. He also worked briefly at Blockchain Live in 2018 and partnered with Google Cloud for the Retail Week Tech Conference. Additionally, he served as an Investment Analyst at Saudi British Investment and was involved in the Manchester Gold Mentoring Scheme at Barclays. His early career included leadership roles at the University of Manchester Students' Union, where he was the President of the Students’ Association and founded the Space Exploration Society.
Education and Expertise
Mostafa Ayyad earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering from The University of Manchester, completing his studies from 2016 to 2019. He furthered his education at Harvard Business School, where he completed the Management Essentials program in 2022. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his current role in technology and account management at Canonical.
Community Involvement
Mostafa Ayyad is actively involved in community service and mentorship. He volunteers for Future Frontiers, where he mentors young people from disadvantaged backgrounds in London, helping them to realize their potential. At Canonical, he is a member of various resource groups, including the Women's Resource Group, Accessibility Resource Group, and Sustainable Resource Group, demonstrating his commitment to inclusivity and sustainability.