Rafik Adel Zahy

Rafik Adel Zahy is a dynamic global business development professional with a remarkable track record of strategic growth and international market expansion. Born in Egypt and holding dual Egyptian-Canadian citizenship, Zahy has distinguished himself as a versatile leader in the pharmaceutical, chemical, and specialty markets.

With a robust educational background including a Master of International Business Administration from Business School in Paris and a Bachelor in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Egypt, Rafik has systematically built a career characterized by innovative market strategies and exceptional business scaling.

His most significant professional achievement came during his tenure at a multi-billion dollar global distribution company, where he transformed the Egyptian operations from a startup to a €20 million enterprise in just four years. As Managing Director and later Director of Business Development, he successfully established operations in multiple African countries while managing a global pharmaceutical product portfolio generating €100 Million in sales across 50+ countries.

Prior to this role, Rafik demonstrated his expertise in regional sales and business unit management at companies like Eagle Chemicals and Maskem Middle East, where he developed comprehensive business plans and expanded territorial reach across complex international markets.

Complementing his corporate leadership, Rafik has been a board advisor and executive coach for many startup businesses in Europe, leveraging his extensive international business experience to guide emerging enterprises. A multilingual professional fluent in Arabic, English, and French, Zahy combines cross-cultural leadership with strategic acumen.

Beyond his professional achievements, Zahy is passionate about global business strategy, emerging market development, and sustainable business practices, positioning himself as a forward-thinking global business leader committed to innovative cross-border business solutions.