Walid El Saadany
About Walid El Saadany
Walid El Saadany is the Managing Director of Otlob at Delivery Hero, with extensive experience in managing online food delivery platforms in Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
Company
Walid El Saadany is the Managing Director at Otlob, an online food delivery service. Currently, he holds a leadership position at Delivery Hero, overseeing Otlob's operations in Egypt. Having joined Delivery Hero in December 2016, he has played a critical role in the service's expansion within the Egyptian market.
Previous Roles
Walid El Saadany has held several significant roles in the online food delivery industry. He was the Managing Director at foodpanda overseeing Otlob in Egypt from 2015 to 2016. Before this, he was Head of Otlob.com for both Egypt and Saudi Arabia at OTVentures between 2014 and 2015. From 2012 to 2014, El Saadany served as the Country/Commercial Manager for Otlob.com in KSA. Earlier in his career, he was the Business Development Manager for Otlob.com and Yallabina.com at LINKonline between 2008 and 2012, and an Account Manager for eCommerce and Entertainment Products at LINKdotNET from 2006 to 2007.
Education and Expertise
Walid El Saadany holds an MBA in Marketing, Strategic Management, and International Business from The German University in Cairo, which he completed from 2008 to 2011. He also has a B.Sc. in Commerce from Cairo University, earned between 2002 and 2006. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in business processes and strategic planning, fueling his success in various managerial roles in the e-commerce and online food delivery sectors.
Industry Experience
With over a decade of experience in the online food delivery industry, Walid El Saadany has extensive expertise in managing operations both in Egypt and Saudi Arabia. His roles have spanned business development, account management, and top-level executive management. This broad experience has enabled him to drive growth and expansion in the competitive online food delivery market.
Role in Otlob's Growth
Since joining Delivery Hero in December 2016 as Managing Director for Otlob, Walid El Saadany has played a pivotal role in expanding the brand's presence and market reach in Egypt. His leadership has been instrumental in navigating the competitive landscape of online food delivery services, leveraging his extensive industry experience to enhance service quality and customer satisfaction.