Eng. Ayman Elgohary

Ayman Elgohary is a recognized thought leader in digital transformation, enterprise technology,
and regional market leadership across the Middle East and Africa. With nearly 30 years of
executive experience, he has consistently driven double-digit growth, built high-performance
teams, and shaped strategic outcomes in complex, multi-country environments.
In his newly assumed role as Chairman of the Board and Partner at GSS, Ayman is focused on
advancing innovative technology solutions, strategic partnerships, and sustainable digital
ecosystems that empower businesses and communities in Egypt and beyond.
Previously, as Managing Director & Executive President at Cisco Systems, he led operations
across 30+ countries in the MEA region (Egypt, North Africa, West & Central Africa, and the
Levant), overseeing hundreds of employees and hundreds of millions in assets. Under his
leadership, Cisco Egypt achieved consecutive Great Place to Work certifications (since 2018),
earned the #1 ranking in Africa (2019) and Best Country in EMEA (2020), and maintained strong
double-digit growth even amid significant budget challenges through decisive restructuring and
innovation.
A multiple award-winning executive, Ayman champions thought leadership in AI, cybersecurity,
digital inclusion, women empowerment, and CSR. He actively shapes Egypt’s ICT ecosystem
through board and advisory roles with DETGD (FEDCOC), Nile University, AASTMT, the Egyptian
Engineering Syndicate, and formerly AmCham and CIT.
He holds an MBA from Strathclyde Business School and a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from Ain
Shams University. Dual Egyptian-Canadian national, fluent in Arabic, English, and French.