Fiber Connect Council Mena has a mandate to exponentially increase the deployment of high-speed fiber networks, to connect consumers, businesses, governments and organizations
Inducting an Egyptian for the first time as chairperson, the Fiber Connect Council Mena has announced the appointment of Eng. Ahmed Mekky, Chairman and CEO of Benya Group, as chair of the council for a two-year term.
In a statement, Mekky stated that he humbly and enthusiastically accepts the role and significant responsibility.
A long-time supporter of expanding fiber connectivity in the region, Mekky reiterated his commitment to fulfil the council's goal, a vision that will require a great deal of effort to achieve but would be a boon for the entire region.
The CEO of Benya Group, the new chair has been a member of the Board of Directors since 2011, contributing to the ICT industry on a global level using his extensive experience in the optical fibers industry.
Through the founding of Benya Group (formerly "Fiber Misr Systems), a leading conglomerate of corporations catering to several ICT verticals, Mekky and his team have helped develop technology infrastructure in several countries across the region. Benya Cables, a subsidiary of Benya Group, began with ambitious plans to build the region’s largest optical fiber factory, and is now months away from making it happen.
“Over the last few years, Benya has achieved unprecedented milestones in the in the field of optical fiber expansion in Egypt, all of which have fortified our expertise, aided in establishing a conceptual framework to achieve tremendous success across the region, brought Benya one step closer to realizing its ultimate goal of launching an optical fiber production plant to cater to the regions needs, and simultaneously further prepared me for this challenging role,” explained Mekky.
Fiber Connect Council Mena has a mandate to exponentially increase the deployment of high-speed fiber networks, to connect consumers, businesses, governments and organizations, with the products and services needed to enhance quality of life, make a sustainable impact on the environment, boost business competition and develop apps to ultimately transform the way people live and businesses operate.
The council’s Board of Directors is comprised of a notable cohort of member organizations such as Corning, Prysmian MEFC, OFS, Etisalat, and Oman Broadband. The board was formed in 2011 as an initiative launched by the founding members, and since inception, now boasts a member and partner count over 50 prominent industry leaders.
Mekky is optimistic in his ability to accomplish the goals and ambitious strategies set forth by the Council during his tenure in this role and expressed his pride in becoming the first Egyptian to hold this position.
Kholoud Al-Dergham, Director General of Fiber Optic Connect Council MENA, welcomed the appointment of Eng. Ahmed Mekky as the Council's new Chairman, highlighting “his expert record and experience in this field as invaluable assets to the Council, as well as a unique opportunity to invest that kind of experience, to accomplish the council's objectives to expand the use of fiber optics”.
She also added, that “Eng. Mekky is among the most renowned vibrant leaders in the field of technological infrastructure, and under his leadership, Benya Group was able to make great strides in expanding the fiber-optic network in Egypt”, finally wishing him well in his new mission.
