Fawzy Abu Seif
About Fawzy Abu Seif
Fawzy Abu Seif is the Co-Founder and CEO of Spokn, where he focuses on enhancing employee video creation for organizations. He has a background in marketing and sales, having held various positions at Vodafone and Vezeeta prior to his current role.
Work at Spokn
Fawzy Abu Seif serves as the Co-founder and CEO of Spokn, a position he has held since 2018. Based in the Greater New York City Area, he focuses on enhancing internal communications and talent branding through innovative solutions such as Spokn Stories. This initiative aims to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), as well as learning and development (L&D) and onboarding processes, utilizing video content to make employee engagement more effective.
Previous Experience at Vodafone
Fawzy Abu Seif has extensive experience at Vodafone, where he held multiple roles over several years. He worked as a Senior Marketing Manager for Small and Medium Businesses from 2012 to 2015, and as a Senior Sales Executive in the Vodafone Global Enterprise division from 2007 to 2008. His roles also included Senior Marketing Team Leader for Enterprise and Government segments from 2009 to 2010, and Sales Team Leader in the same division from 2008 to 2009. His tenure at Vodafone contributed significantly to his expertise in marketing and sales.
Leadership Role at Vezeeta
From 2015 to 2018, Fawzy Abu Seif served as the Chief Commercial Officer at Vezeeta. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing commercial strategies and driving growth within the organization. His leadership at Vezeeta helped shape the company's approach to healthcare technology and service delivery.
Education and Expertise
Fawzy Abu Seif earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Industrial Engineering from Modern Sciences and Arts University, where he studied from 1998 to 2002. He further enhanced his business acumen by completing the Scaling Entrepreneurial Ventures program at Harvard Business School Executive Education in 2017. Additionally, he participated in the Y Combinator W21 program, which focuses on startup growth and innovation.
Background and Personal Interests
Fawzy Abu Seif has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across different industries, including telecommunications and healthcare. He considers his mother a personal hero and enjoys playing football, particularly European leagues. He also possesses a unique talent for consuming large quantities of peanuts, highlighting his lighthearted side.