Hala Abdel Wadood

Hala Abdel Wadood is a seasoned corporate communications leader with over 25 years of experience
spanning the public, private, and multinational sectors. She currently holds the role of Chief
Corporate Communication Officer (CCO) at Hyde Park Developments, where she oversees a
comprehensive portfolio including corporate and internal communications, public relations, public
policy, market research, investor relations, and corporate social responsibility. Her leadership is
rooted in driving strategic influence, stakeholder engagement, and mission-aligned storytelling. Hala
Abdel Wadood is also currently a member of the Cultural Investment Committee within the Supreme
Council of Culture for the year 2026.

Previously, Abdel Wadood served as the CEO of Moharram & Partners (M&P), the MENA region’s
foremost consultancy for Public Affairs and Strategic Communication. During her tenure, she led
M&P’s regional expansion and positioned the firm as a thought leader in public affairs, sustainability,
and reputation management.

Abdel Wadood’s earlier roles include serving as the Director of Public Affairs, Communications, and
Sustainability for North Africa at Coca-Cola Atlantic, where she advanced the company’s
sustainability agenda and enhanced its regional reputation. She also held leadership roles at Orange
Egypt as Head of PR, CSR, and Quality Management, and at POD, United Media, as Deputy Managing
Director. Her communications career was shaped by foundational roles at the Ministry of
International Cooperation and The American University in Cairo, where she contributed to strategic
positioning and policy outreach.

Abdel Wadood holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication from The American University in
Cairo, with a focus on journalism, public relations, and advertising, and a minor in psychology.
Committed to lifelong learning, she is also a certified NLP practitioner and Life Coach, and actively
mentors emerging professionals in the sector.

Abdel Wadood’s affiliations include membership in the World Communication Forum Association,
the American Chamber of Commerce, the British Egyptian Business Association (BEBA), and the
French Chamber of Commerce. She is a proud Past President of the Rotary Club of Kasr El-Nile and
former Vice President of the AUC Alumni Council.

Abdel Wadood’s leadership and impact have been recognized through various honors, including
being named one of the Top 50 Women in Egypt (2019), one of the Most Influential Women in the
ICT Sector (2020), and receiving a leadership award at the Egypt Women Forum (2021). She also
serves as a board member of Ahl Masr Burn Hospital, underscoring