Louiza Chitour (PhD)
About Louiza Chitour (PhD)
Louiza Chitour, PhD, is a Director at Plug and Play Tech Center and has extensive experience in healthcare and business development across the EMEA region. She co-founded a female empowerment platform and actively invests in startups in various sectors, including digital health and fintech.
Current Role at Plug and Play Tech Center
Louiza Chitour serves as the Director at Plug and Play Tech Center, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on fostering innovation and collaboration within the technology and healthcare sectors. Her responsibilities include overseeing various programs and partnerships, aimed at enhancing the center's impact in the Middle East and Africa.
Previous Experience at Plug and Play Tech Center
Before her current role, Louiza worked as the Senior Program and Partnerships Manager for Plug and Play Tech Center from 2020 to 2023. During this time, she managed partnerships and programs that connected startups with industry leaders, promoting growth and innovation in the region.
Education and Expertise
Louiza Chitour holds a PhD in Project Management from Wuhan University of Technology, where she studied from 2011 to 2014. She also earned an MBA in Marketing Management from the same institution between 2009 and 2011. Additionally, she has a Diplome d'état en Pharmacie from Université d'Alger, obtained from 2003 to 2008. Her educational background supports her expertise in healthcare administration and management.
Professional Background in Healthcare and Business Development
Louiza has extensive experience in healthcare and business development. She worked as the MEA Regional Business Development Manager at SEPPIC from 2015 to 2020 in Dubai, where she focused on expanding the company's market presence. Additionally, she held roles at Elite Investment Group as an Associate Consultant in Health Insurance and as a Business Development Manager at Atomic Recruitment in Shanghai.
Entrepreneurial Ventures and Female Empowerment Initiatives
In addition to her corporate roles, Louiza co-founded Wovid Diaries, where she serves as Co-Founder and COO since 2020. She is also involved in a female empowerment platform aimed at supporting women in the tech industry. Her initiatives reflect her commitment to leveraging technology to address healthcare gaps and enhance efficiency in healthcare delivery.