Hazem M. Kamal AbouAgwa
Healthcare Management Executive
The American Center for Psychiatry and Neurology
UAE
Biography
Hazem is an experienced Healthcare Executive with solid history of success in new and existing Healthcare and Pharmaceutical industries with an extensive background in sales and marketing, team building, leadership, strategic planning and analysis. Strong ability to build and lead teams that meet and exceed designated goals and expectations and highly adept at developing and implementing programmes and initiatives that promote brand awareness and increase revenues. Hazem has demonstrated skills in managing projects from concept to completion ensuring on-time, on-budget, and on-target results. Hazem holds a bachelor degree of pharmaceuticals sciences from Cairo University and a Master’s degree in Business Administration, MBA, from University of Strathclyde Business School, Scotland, UK. Additionally, he has obtained his international certificate in Operations Management, Certified Business Operations Professional, accredited by International Academy of Business and Financial Management (IABFM). In addition to various academic education and certifications by reputable institutions, lastly the Middle East Healthcare Leadership Program by INSEAD. After working as a pharmacist for two years, Hazem started his career in the field of pharmaceutical sales and marketing for 11 years with multinational pharmaceutical companies, Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS), UCB Pharma and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) across Egypt, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates with a successful track record of achievements. It was in 2013 when Hazem joined the American Center Group, the first specialized group in Mental Health and Neuroscience in UAE, as Training and Marketing Director and quickly he moved up the ranks to be the Director of Operations, and eventually taking control of this umbrella organization for its seven facilities across United Arab Emirates, American Center for Psychiatry and Neurology, American Center Pharmacy, American Center for Special Abilities and Boston Dental Center, as the Chief Operating Officer (COO). where he progressed in his career path at the American Center for Psychiatry and Neurology to be the and then their Chief Operating Officer. During those years, the group has spearheaded the development of new facilities, expanded through business communities across various industry sectors: aviation, healthcare, education and banking. Additionally, Hazem has managed various projects including, HIS Re-engineering, ISO Quality System Certification and establishment of new facilities. Mr. Kamal was the force behind the group efforts to become a leader in Corporate Wellness, and awarded in 2018 as the Corporate Wellness partner of the Year, by Daman, The National Health Insurance Company in UAE.
Research Interest
Psychology and mental health