Sherif Hosny
Egypt
Founder
Connect
Expertise
Urban Agriculture
Vertical Farming
Greenhouse Management
Sustainable Agriculture
Product Management
Business Development
Hydroponic Systems
Aquaponic Systems
Food Security
Environmental Design
Social Entrepreneurship
Strategic Leadership
Primary Sector
AgTech
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Biography
Sherif Hosny is the CEO of Mishkat Agritech Farms in Saudi Arabia, a pioneering agritech company focused on improving food security through high-tech greenhouses and vertical farming facilities in Jeddah. He is the founder and former Chairman of Schaduf Urban Farms (2011-2022), the leading rooftop farming company in the Middle East. Previously, he served as Managing Director of Rio Tinto Alcan International Network in the MENA region. He has over 18 years of experience in product management and business development with local and multinational companies in the food industry. He is a Synergos fellow and member of the Arab World Social Innovators Network.
Education
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Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with Honors
The American University in Cairo
2002
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MBA
The American University in Cairo
2005
Languages
ArabicEnglish
Awards
- 🏆100 Global Sustainable Leaders (CEO) Award (2016)
- 🏆Strategic Leadership Award - World Leadership Congress (UAE)
- 🏆Synergos Arab World Social Innovator
- 🏆Pioneer of Egypt - Pioneers of Egypt Program
