[1] ElKady has been in the IT and Telecom industry for over 25 years with solid experience in strategic planning, technology integration, business development and organizational transformation.

[citation needed] Before joining the government ElKady led several notable, highly successful enterprises through periods of significant growth.

He managed to establish Orascom IIS as the first communication supplier in Egypt, and led Jeraisy Co. to double its market share in a year time.

[citation needed] ElKady’s expertise has been the reason for his selection as a board member in key economic and developmental institutions including Egypt’s General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), the advisory board of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Credit Agricole Egypt and Information Technology Industry development Agency prior to his appointment as the CEO.

Driving Cisco’s business in the region to reach USD 450 million, and maintaining 30% YoY Growth rates[citation needed]