I am a forward-thinking innovation and strategy consultant with 6+ years of experience spanning EU-funded project development, AI-powered business strategy, digital transformation, and stakeholder engagement. I currently contribute across Innovety and its sister company Aithera Partners, shaping multi-million euro Horizon Europe, EIT, and Interreg NEXT MED proposals while helping clients in real estate, FMCG, and F&B translate AI capabilities into tangible value. I excel at turning complex ideas into clear narratives and actionable plans, blending rigorous analysis with hands-on delivery. I lead cross-border collaborations, mentor teams and interns, and thrive on turning ambitious visions into measurable results.

Norhan Fahmy

I am a forward-thinking innovation and strategy consultant with 6+ years of experience spanning EU-funded project development, AI-powered business strategy, digital transformation, and stakeholder engagement. I currently contribute across Innovety and its sister company Aithera Partners, shaping multi-million euro Horizon Europe, EIT, and Interreg NEXT MED proposals while helping clients in real estate, FMCG, and F&B translate AI capabilities into tangible value. I excel at turning complex ideas into clear narratives and actionable plans, blending rigorous analysis with hands-on delivery. I lead cross-border collaborations, mentor teams and interns, and thrive on turning ambitious visions into measurable results.

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Work Experience

AI Strategy & Business Development Consultant at Aithera Partners (sister company of Innovety)
January 1, 2016 - Present
Advise clients across real estate, FMCG, and F&B on AI integration strategies; lead client-facing pitches and business development engagements; co-led strategic launch of Aithera Partners, including brand identity, service portfolio, and website content strategy; manage and mentor interns across marketing and consulting.
Associate Consultant at Innovety
July 1, 2025 - Present
Spearhead EU project proposals under Interreg NEXT MED, Horizon Europe, and EIT, coordinating multi-country consortia of 6+ partners; author concept notes and full proposals; design structured project frameworks (objectives, outputs, KPIs, logframes) ensuring donor-compliance; led restructuring of Innovety’s digital presence and services portfolio; facilitate stakeholder engagement with EU officials, universities, and NGOs; represented Innovety in Erasmus+ mobility activities.
Senior Business Analyst at Innovety
July 1, 2024 - July 31, 2025
Designed and developed proposals for international organizations including UN agencies (UNIDO, UNGC, UNDP); secured USAID-funded projects; developed proposals for private sector in Egypt and NGOs in Saudi Arabia; led a Saudi government project implementation in consortium with Arthur D. Little (ADL); created a digital strategy for 4,000+ Egyptian youth and community centres under UNICEF-led initiative; conducted in-depth market research, financial analysis, and stakeholder engagement; secured ~$80K in projects.
Volunteer Mentor at Injaz Egypt (Junior Achievement)
April 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024
Mentored students in developing business ideas, creating business plans, and executing simulated company operations; guided problem-solving, decision-making, and critical thinking; fostered creativity, innovation, and teamwork among participants.
Interim CEO at Kaii Lab
October 1, 2023 - Present
Assumed full operational leadership during a critical transition: managed major accounts, resolved escalations, and maintained delivery continuity; oversaw financial organization, contract revamps, and budget monitoring; led cross-functional meetings and stakeholder engagements to improve internal communication and operational efficiency.
Content Lead at Kaii Lab
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Led a cross-functional team of content creators, copywriters, media buyers, and graphic designers across 20+ client accounts; developed tailored content, producing 1,000+ unique pieces; set campaign objectives, analyzed performance, and optimized budgets to boost ROI; pitched and delivered go-to-market strategies.
Content Creator & Social Media Specialist at Kaii Lab
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Established campaign strategies for clients across Oil & Gas, Fintech, Beauty, and Manufacturing; managed 20+ accounts end-to-end; tracked performance on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram; applied SEO to drive website traffic.
Junior Business Analyst at Acumen Consulting
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Conducted financial, market, and operational research for public and private sector clients including World Bank, ITC, and GIZ-affiliated projects; produced technical reports and strategic recommendations; designed content for training sessions and flagship events; crafted persuasive proposals tailored to client needs.

Education

BSc Business Finance, Minor in Economics at The American University in Cairo
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
IGCSE at Smart International School, Cairo
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

Data Science Programme ALX – Explore AI
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Forward Programme McKinsey & Company
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Government