Hussein A. Fawzi
About Hussein A. Fawzi
Hussein A. Fawzi is the CEO and Co-Founder of Directo, where he focuses on empowering restaurants and retailers in Latin America through technology solutions. He has a diverse background in management and product development, having held various roles at Russell IPM and participated in Y Combinator's Growth program.
Current Role at PideDirecto
Hussein A. Fawzi serves as the CEO and Co-founder of PideDirecto since 2021. In this role, he focuses on leading the company's strategic initiatives and operational management. PideDirecto aims to enhance the dining experience by providing innovative solutions tailored for the restaurant industry.
Work at Directo
Hussein A. Fawzi has been the CEO of Directo since 2024. He operates the company with a hybrid work model based in Mexico City. Under his leadership, Directo empowers restaurants and retailers in Latin America through technology solutions. He developed an all-in-one platform that integrates point of sale, inventory management, payments infrastructure, and customer engagement tools.
Previous Experience at Russell IPM
Hussein A. Fawzi worked at Russell IPM from 2015 to 2023 in various roles, including Product Lead, Product Manager, and Category Manager. He served as Category Manager from 2018 to 2020 and as an Advisory Board Member from 2021 to 2023. His tenure at Russell IPM involved overseeing product development and strategic initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Hussein A. Fawzi studied at Jönköping University, where he earned a degree in Civil Engineering from 2012 to 2016. He also attended Dalian University, studying Economics from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, he participated in the Y Combinator Growth program in Summer 2021, enhancing his entrepreneurial skills and network.
Involvement with Y Combinator and Latitud
Since 2021, Hussein A. Fawzi has been an alumnus of Y Combinator, participating in its Growth program. He is also a Fellow at Latitud, a position he has held since 2022. These roles reflect his commitment to fostering innovation and supporting startups in the technology sector.