Hesham Zafar
About Hesham Zafar
Hesham Zafar is a Community Lead at the World Economic Forum, specializing in media, entertainment, and culture. He has extensive experience in project management and consulting, having worked at several prominent firms including TD, Deloitte, and Capco.
Current Role at World Economic Forum
Hesham Zafar serves as the Community Lead for Media, Entertainment, and Culture at the World Economic Forum. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to discussions and initiatives that shape the future of these sectors on a global scale. His role involves engaging with various stakeholders and fostering collaboration within the community.
Professional Experience
Hesham Zafar has a diverse professional background. He began his career as an analyst at Merrill Lynch in London, where he worked in investment banking technology from 2010 to 2012. He then transitioned to Accenture as an analyst in the project management office for a brief period in 2012. Following this, he worked as a consultant at Capco from 2012 to 2014. Hesham continued to build his expertise at Deloitte Canada as a senior consultant in strategy and operations from 2015 to 2017. Since 2017, he has been employed at TD as a project manager.
Educational Background
Hesham Zafar holds a Master of Business Administration from Ivey Business School at Western University, which he completed from 2014 to 2015. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering from Dyson School of Design Engineering, studying from 2007 to 2010. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in project management and consulting.
Internship Experience
In 2008, Hesham Zafar completed a two-month internship at Halliburton. This early experience contributed to his understanding of the industry and provided practical insights that would benefit his later roles in consulting and project management.