DuPont announces new Egypt Country Manager

As the Egypt Country Manger and the North Africa Growth Leader, Mr. El-Dessouky will manage and develop all business development and other critical functions in North Africa while playing a key role in driving business growth in respective countries.

"I'm extremely excited to work with one of the world's leading science companies and to help develop further business opportunities in Egypt and throughout the region,' said Mr. El-Dessouky.

"I'm looking forward to generating even greater awareness of DuPont activities including our initiatives in the construction, oil and gas, and food industries. It's no secret that Egypt has vast opportunities for growth in these sectors and we're looking forward to identifying the means by which we can best contribute to and enhance industry across Egypt."

Mr. El-Dessouky has nearly ten years experience in business development management as well as an award-winning sales record and international engineering expertise. He earned his B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from the Faculty of Faculty of Engineering at Cairo University and his MBA in Business Administration from the Maastricht School of Management.

Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by creating sustainable solutions essential to a better, safer and healthier life for people everywhere. Operating in more than 70 countries, DuPont offers a wide range of innovative products and services for markets including agriculture, nutrition, electronics, communications, safety and protection, home and construction, transportation and apparel.