Samar Mesalam

Head of Co-Finance and Mezzanine – MSMEDA

with over 17 years of experience advancing the growth of MSMEs. Throughout her journey, she has gained extensive expertise in SME financing, project development, feasibility studies, and entrepreneur capacity building. 

Samar is a certified trainer for green and blue projects by the EU, UNDP, and ILO, and has played a key role in distinguished development projects in Upper Egypt, focusing on empowering women, NGOs, and the agricultural sector. 

She has also served as a judge in both national and international competitions. Samar holds a Master’s degree in Finance from Cardiff Metropolitan University ,UK and AAST , as well as a PhD in Strategic Management (Sustainable Economic Development) from Eton University, USA.