Amr Shady

Amr Shady

Synergos Social Entrepreneur & Co-Founder, TA Telecom

Amr Shady is the CEO of TA Telecom, a mobile services company he cofounded in 2000, which has since developed into one of the fastest growing companies in the Middle East and North Africa.

With his experience in mobile technology, Amr created the initiative Megakheir, the country’s first and largest mobile donations platform. The platform allows NGOs to expand their reach and better fundraise using SMS technology and customized mobile apps. Some of Megakheir’s most notable projects include SMS Zakat Al Fitr in collaboration with the Egyptian Food Bank, Somlia SMS relief in cooperation with the Arab Medics Union and the Kasr El Einy medical equipment campaign with Sanabel.

Megakheir firmly believes in the power of partnerships and works closely with organizations such as the 57357 Hospital, Misr El Kheir, Resala, and the Nebny Foundation.