Ahmed Salem

CEO at iSpark | 10-Year Journey in Youth Empowerment | Scaling Programs & Impact Across MEA

Egypt

About

I’m a purpose-driven executive with 10+ years of experience building, scaling, and leading impact-focused organizations at the intersection of youth development, operations, and partnerships. I currently serve as Chief Executive Officer at iSpark, where we work to bridge the gap between learning and real economic opportunities for young people. My journey at iSpark started from the ground up moving through operations leadership, scaling systems, managing large-scale programs and summits, and eventually leading the organization at an executive level.

Experience

  • iSpark (10 yrs 7 mos)
    • Chief Executive Officer
      Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

      Leading iSpark’s next phase of growth with a clear focus on scale, sustainability, and long-term impact on youth development.

    • Chief Operating Officer
      Dec 2021 - Jan 2026 · 4 yrs 2 mos

      Oversaw day-to-day operations and translated strategy into executable systems, processes, and results across the organization. Led operations, business development, programs, finance coordination, and internal systems.

    • Head Of Operations
      Mar 2020 - Dec 2021 · 1 yr 10 mos

      Built and stabilized iSpark’s operational backbone during a critical growth and transition phase.

  • General Manager Business Unit at Engineeius
    Jun 2016 - Jan 2026 · 9 yrs 8 mos

    Led the overall performance and growth of the Engineeius business unit, with full ownership of strategy, operations, and commercial results.

  • Head Of Operations at Football Expo
    May 2021 - Jan 2022 · 9 mos

    Led the operational planning and on-ground execution of a large-scale football industry summit, bringing together key stakeholders from the sports ecosystem.