Hussein El Sanhoury
About Hussein El Sanhoury
Hussein El Sanhoury serves as the Sites & Facilities Senior Manager for Africa and the UAE at SITA, where he has worked since 2019. He manages facility operations, implements cost-effective strategies, and oversees office relocations across multiple cities.
Current Role at SITA
Hussein El Sanhoury serves as the Sites & Facilities Senior Manager for Africa and the UAE at SITA since 2019. Based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, he oversees the management of internal and external facilities support staff across local and regional levels. His role emphasizes efficient resource utilization and the implementation of cost-effective strategies for facility maintenance, ensuring functionality, access, and safety.
Previous Experience at SITA
Prior to his current position, Hussein worked at SITA as the Senior Sites & Facilities Manager for Africa and the UAE from 2016 to 2019 in Cairo Governorate, Egypt. In this role, he managed security access systems for facilities and reviewed Health & Safety policies within the region. His responsibilities included overseeing facilities support staff and ensuring compliance with established guidelines.
Project Management and Office Relocation
Hussein has managed significant office relocation projects for SITA in various cities, including Dubai, Johannesburg, Nairobi, and Jeddah. He also supported the delivery of the Rome office relocation and the renovation of the Prague office. His project management skills are integral to optimizing SITA's regional real estate portfolio to align with the company's global objectives.
Education and Qualifications
Hussein completed his high school education at Misr Language School from 1989 to 1996. He furthered his studies at Modern Science and Arts University, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Architecture. This educational background supports his expertise in facility management and project oversight.
Financial Oversight and Travel Policy Implementation
In his role, Hussein analyzes and reviews budgetary and financial data, monitoring and authorizing expenditures according to established guidelines. He ensures that travelers receive high-quality services at the lowest possible costs by applying the travel policy in line with industry practices.