Ahmed El Sanhoury
About Ahmed El Sanhoury
Ahmed El Sanhoury is a Global Marketing Communications Manager at Canonical, with a diverse background in marketing and public relations across various companies. He has held leadership roles at organizations such as Payd, Mindvalley, and Goodwall, and has a proven track record in increasing social media engagement and delivering keynote speeches on marketing strategies.
Work at Canonical
Ahmed El Sanhoury serves as the Global Marketing Communications Manager at Canonical since 2022. In this role, he focuses on developing and implementing marketing strategies that enhance Canonical's brand presence and communication efforts globally. His responsibilities include overseeing marketing campaigns and ensuring alignment with the company's objectives.
Previous Experience in Marketing
Prior to his role at Canonical, Ahmed held various marketing positions across different organizations. He was the Head of Growth at Payd from 2021 to 2022. He also worked at Goodwall as Head of Marketing from 2019 to 2020, and at Mindvalley as Head of Public Relations and Partnerships from 2017 to 2020. His experience includes managing marketing strategies and public relations initiatives.
Digital Marketing Expertise
Ahmed has extensive experience in digital marketing. He worked as a Senior Digital Marketing Executive at 16TWO from 2015 to 2016 and as Digital Marketing Manager at FALCON Agency from 2016 to 2017. He successfully increased social media followers significantly, achieving 2 million Facebook followers and 250,000 Instagram followers, along with a YouTube Play Button for reaching 1 million subscribers.
Education and Qualifications
Ahmed studied at Cairo University, where he earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree in International Law and Legal Studies from 2009 to 2013. His educational background provides a foundation for his understanding of legal frameworks, which he applies in his marketing roles, particularly in advising Fintech, InsurTech, and EdTech companies.
Speaking Engagements and Contributions
Ahmed is an active speaker at industry events, including delivering a keynote speech on lead and revenue generation through social selling at DMICON. He is also recognized as a TedX Speaker, sharing insights and expertise in marketing and communications. His contributions extend to advising various companies in the technology sector.