Name: Fadi Ghandour
Designation: Executive Chairman
Company: Wamda Capital
Fadi Ghandour is a prominent entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist who has played a transformative role in shaping the logistics sector in the Middle East and North Africa. Widely recognised as the co-founder of Aramex, he serves as Executive Chairman of Wamda Group, a platform fostering innovation and investing in high-growth startups across MENA, Turkey, and East Africa.
In 1982, he co-founded Aramex with Bill Kingson, seizing a major opportunity in the region’s underserved courier sector. Under his leadership, Aramex became the first Arab company listed on NASDAQ in 1997, a historic milestone showcasing the potential of Middle Eastern enterprises in global markets. His success with Aramex established him as a pioneer in regional business development and logistics innovation. Through Wamda Capital, Ghandour has become one of the region’s most influential startup investors, supporting the next generation of Middle Eastern entrepreneurs through capital, mentorship, and strategic guidance.
