Sherif Saadawi
About Sherif Saadawi
Sherif Saadawi is the Vice President of Growth Strategy at Plug and Play Tech Center, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in business development and corporate finance, with previous roles at organizations including DIFC and Emaar.
Current Role at Plug and Play Tech Center
Sherif Saadawi serves as the Vice President of Growth Strategy at Plug and Play Tech Center, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on developing and implementing strategies to drive growth within the organization. Plug and Play Tech Center is located in Silicon Valley, California, and is known for its global innovation platform that connects startups, corporations, and investors.
Previous Positions at Plug and Play Tech Center
Prior to his current role, Sherif Saadawi held several positions at Plug and Play Tech Center. He was the Director of Business Development from 2021 to 2023, where he contributed to expanding the organization's business initiatives. He also served as a Business Development Manager from 2020 to 2021 and completed a Summer MBA Strategy Internship from 2019 to 2020, gaining valuable experience in strategy and business development.
Experience in Corporate Finance
Sherif Saadawi has a background in corporate finance, having worked as an Assistant Manager in Corporate Finance at DIFC from 2017 to 2018. He also served as a Supervisor in Corporate Finance at Emaar from 2014 to 2017. His experience in these roles involved managing financial operations and supporting corporate financial strategies in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Early Career in Trading and Portfolio Management
Sherif Saadawi began his career in the finance sector as a Commodity Trader at Marex from 2010 to 2012 in London, United Kingdom. He also gained experience in portfolio management during a summer internship at Tishman Speyer in 2010, where he was involved in various aspects of portfolio management.
Educational Background
Sherif Saadawi holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Economics from The University of Manchester, where he studied from 2007 to 2010. He furthered his education by obtaining a Full-Time STEM MBA from the University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business, completing his studies from 2018 to 2020. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in business development and growth strategy.