Name: Amr K. El Leithy
Designation: Head of Middle East and Africa Market
Company: Nokia
Amr K. El Leithy serves as the Head of Nokia in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), a role he assumed in January 2016 following the landmark merger between Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent. His leadership has been instrumental in driving the company’s growth strategy across the region, steering operations in one of the world’s most dynamic and rapidly evolving telecom markets.
Headquartered globally in Finland, Nokia maintains a significant presence in the Middle East and Africa under El Leithy’s stewardship, employing approximately 3,200 professionals across the region. His strategic direction has enabled the company to spearhead technological advancements, particularly in next-generation connectivity solutions. In 2021, Nokia recorded revenues of about $2.2 billion in the MEA region, reaffirming its strong market positioning and commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions for operators and enterprises. El Leithy has been at the forefront of introducing transformative technologies, including the rollout of 5G networks.
